Priests of the Vedic religion are officiants of the yajna service. As persons trained for the ritual and proficient in its practice, they were called ṛtvij ("regularly-sacrificing"). As members of a social class, they were generically known as vipra "sage" or kavi "seer". Specialization of roles attended the elaboration and development of the ritual corpus over time. Eventually a full complement of sixteen ṛtvijas became the custom for major ceremonies. The sixteen consisted of four chief priests and their assistants.
Chief priests
The older references uniformly indicate the hotṛ as the presiding priest, with perhaps only the adhvaryu as his assistant in the earliest times. The phrase "seven hotars" is found more than once in the Rgveda. Hymn 2.1.2 of Rigveda states it as follows,
Thine is the Herald's task and Cleanser's duly timed; Leader art thou, and Kindler for the pious man.
Thou art Director, thou the ministering Priest: thou art the Brahman, Lord and Master in our home.
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Description: The Vedas comprise a vast corpus of Sanskrit poetry, philosophical dialogue, myth, and ritual incantations developed and composed by Aryans over 3,500 years ago. Regarded by Hindus as the primary source of knowledge and the sacred foundation of their religion, the Vedas embody one of the worlds oldest surviving cultural traditions.
The Vedic heritage embraces a multitude of texts and interpretations collected in four Vedas, commonly referred to as books of knowledge even though they have been transmitted orally. The Rig Veda is an anthology of sacred hymns; the Sama Veda features musical arrangements of hymns from the Rig Veda ...
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Shri Sukta chanted by Priests of Kashi I Sri Suktam
The Shri Sukta is a passage from the Rigveda, revering Goddess Lakshmi and seeking her blessings.
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For centuries in India, only people from the highest caste were allowed to become Hindu priests. Marichamy was the first from a caste lower than the Brahmin caste to be ordained as part of a state-sponsored programme.
He hoped to pave the way for others. But a lawsuit and fears of intimidation have stopped authorities from appointing other non-Brahmins as priests. Produced by: Sindhuvasini Tripathi Filmed by: Debalin Roy Edited by: Kevin Kim
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The word ‘Purusha’ means God Almighty. This Suktam is in praise of the glory of God. It is chanted in houses, places of worship during rituals and ceremonies. Reciting this confers blessings on one’s life. This mantra is chanted by Rishis before performing Yagna so that there are no obstacles or intermissions during the Yagna
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Description: The Vedas comprise a vast corpus of Sanskrit poetry, philosophical dialogue, myth, and ritual incantations developed and composed by Aryans over 3,500 years ago. Regarded by Hindus as the primary source of knowledge and the sacred foundation of their religion, the Vedas embody one of the worlds oldest surviving cultural traditions.
The Vedic heritage embraces a multitude of texts and interpretations collected in four Vedas, commonly referred to as books of knowledge even though they have been transmitted orally. The Rig Veda is an anthology of sacred hymns; the Sama Veda features musical arrangements of hymns from the Rig Veda and other sources; the Yajur Veda abounds in prayers and sacrificial formulae used by priests; and the Atharna Veda includes incantations and spells. The Vedas also offer insight into the history of Hinduism and the early development of several artistic, scientific and philosophical concepts, such as the concept of zero.
Expressed in the Vedic language, which is derived from classical Sanskrit, the verses of the Vedas were traditionally chanted during sacred rituals and recited daily in Vedic communities. The value of this tradition lies not only in the rich content of its oral literature but also in the ingenious techniques employed by the Brahmin priests in preserving the texts intact over thousands of years. To ensure that the sound of each word remains unaltered, practitioners are taught from childhood complex recitation techniques that are based on tonal accents, a unique manner of pronouncing each letter and specific speech combinations.
Although the Vedas continue to play an important role in contemporary Indian life, only thirteen of the over one thousand Vedic recitation branches have survived. Moreover, four noted schools in Maharashtra (central India), Kerala and Karnataka (southern India) and Orissa (eastern India) are considered under imminent threat.
Country(ies): India
UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2008
URL: https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/tradition-of-vedic-chanting-00062
Description: The Vedas comprise a vast corpus of Sanskrit poetry, philosophical dialogue, myth, and ritual incantations developed and composed by Aryans over 3,500 years ago. Regarded by Hindus as the primary source of knowledge and the sacred foundation of their religion, the Vedas embody one of the worlds oldest surviving cultural traditions.
The Vedic heritage embraces a multitude of texts and interpretations collected in four Vedas, commonly referred to as books of knowledge even though they have been transmitted orally. The Rig Veda is an anthology of sacred hymns; the Sama Veda features musical arrangements of hymns from the Rig Veda and other sources; the Yajur Veda abounds in prayers and sacrificial formulae used by priests; and the Atharna Veda includes incantations and spells. The Vedas also offer insight into the history of Hinduism and the early development of several artistic, scientific and philosophical concepts, such as the concept of zero.
Expressed in the Vedic language, which is derived from classical Sanskrit, the verses of the Vedas were traditionally chanted during sacred rituals and recited daily in Vedic communities. The value of this tradition lies not only in the rich content of its oral literature but also in the ingenious techniques employed by the Brahmin priests in preserving the texts intact over thousands of years. To ensure that the sound of each word remains unaltered, practitioners are taught from childhood complex recitation techniques that are based on tonal accents, a unique manner of pronouncing each letter and specific speech combinations.
Although the Vedas continue to play an important role in contemporary Indian life, only thirteen of the over one thousand Vedic recitation branches have survived. Moreover, four noted schools in Maharashtra (central India), Kerala and Karnataka (southern India) and Orissa (eastern India) are considered under imminent threat.
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The Shri Sukta is a passage from the Rigveda, revering Goddess Lakshmi and seeking her blessings.
Song – Shri Sukta
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The Shri Sukta is a passage from the Rigveda, revering Goddess Lakshmi and seeking her blessings.
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Music Producer – Dinesh Kumar Dube
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Rudri path by 21 brahmins. From powerful vedic chanting album Moksha.
Shiva means supreme consciousness which is all pervasive and eternal. The verses in Rudri...
Vedic chanting of Maha Mrityunjaya mantra by 21 brahmins. This track has been taken from powerful chanting album 'Moksha'.
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For centuries in India, only people from the highest caste were allowed to become Hindu priests. Marichamy was the first from a caste lower than the Brahmin cas...
For centuries in India, only people from the highest caste were allowed to become Hindu priests. Marichamy was the first from a caste lower than the Brahmin caste to be ordained as part of a state-sponsored programme.
He hoped to pave the way for others. But a lawsuit and fears of intimidation have stopped authorities from appointing other non-Brahmins as priests. Produced by: Sindhuvasini Tripathi Filmed by: Debalin Roy Edited by: Kevin Kim
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For centuries in India, only people from the highest caste were allowed to become Hindu priests. Marichamy was the first from a caste lower than the Brahmin caste to be ordained as part of a state-sponsored programme.
He hoped to pave the way for others. But a lawsuit and fears of intimidation have stopped authorities from appointing other non-Brahmins as priests. Produced by: Sindhuvasini Tripathi Filmed by: Debalin Roy Edited by: Kevin Kim
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A live version of Vedic chant - it's powerful and removes all obstacles from your path. The sheer energy and positivity derived by being part of a ritual or cer...
A live version of Vedic chant - it's powerful and removes all obstacles from your path. The sheer energy and positivity derived by being part of a ritual or ceremony with chants is amazing.
Visit http://templepurohit.com/ for all your spiritual needs.
A live version of Vedic chant - it's powerful and removes all obstacles from your path. The sheer energy and positivity derived by being part of a ritual or ceremony with chants is amazing.
Visit http://templepurohit.com/ for all your spiritual needs.
Tune in to this ancient vedic chant popularly known as Purusha Suktam only on Rajshri Soul.
The word ‘Purusha’ means God Almighty. This Suktam is in praise of ...
Tune in to this ancient vedic chant popularly known as Purusha Suktam only on Rajshri Soul.
The word ‘Purusha’ means God Almighty. This Suktam is in praise of the glory of God. It is chanted in houses, places of worship during rituals and ceremonies. Reciting this confers blessings on one’s life. This mantra is chanted by Rishis before performing Yagna so that there are no obstacles or intermissions during the Yagna
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Tune in to this ancient vedic chant popularly known as Purusha Suktam only on Rajshri Soul.
The word ‘Purusha’ means God Almighty. This Suktam is in praise of the glory of God. It is chanted in houses, places of worship during rituals and ceremonies. Reciting this confers blessings on one’s life. This mantra is chanted by Rishis before performing Yagna so that there are no obstacles or intermissions during the Yagna
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Language: Sanskrit
Artist : Vighnesh Ghanapaathi, Gurumurthi Bhat, Shridhara Bhat (Vedadhara)
Composer: Traditional
Lyrics: Traditional
Music Producer/Arranger: Sanjay Chandrasekhar
Sound Engineer: Mayur Bakshi
VFX Producer: Kushal Bhujbal
Manager (Rajshri Soul): Ketan Patwardhan
Producer: Neha Barjatya
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UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2008
URL: https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/tradition-of-vedic-chanting-00062
Description: The Vedas comprise a vast corpus of Sanskrit poetry, philosophical dialogue, myth, and ritual incantations developed and composed by Aryans over 3,500 years ago. Regarded by Hindus as the primary source of knowledge and the sacred foundation of their religion, the Vedas embody one of the worlds oldest surviving cultural traditions.
The Vedic heritage embraces a multitude of texts and interpretations collected in four Vedas, commonly referred to as books of knowledge even though they have been transmitted orally. The Rig Veda is an anthology of sacred hymns; the Sama Veda features musical arrangements of hymns from the Rig Veda and other sources; the Yajur Veda abounds in prayers and sacrificial formulae used by priests; and the Atharna Veda includes incantations and spells. The Vedas also offer insight into the history of Hinduism and the early development of several artistic, scientific and philosophical concepts, such as the concept of zero.
Expressed in the Vedic language, which is derived from classical Sanskrit, the verses of the Vedas were traditionally chanted during sacred rituals and recited daily in Vedic communities. The value of this tradition lies not only in the rich content of its oral literature but also in the ingenious techniques employed by the Brahmin priests in preserving the texts intact over thousands of years. To ensure that the sound of each word remains unaltered, practitioners are taught from childhood complex recitation techniques that are based on tonal accents, a unique manner of pronouncing each letter and specific speech combinations.
Although the Vedas continue to play an important role in contemporary Indian life, only thirteen of the over one thousand Vedic recitation branches have survived. Moreover, four noted schools in Maharashtra (central India), Kerala and Karnataka (southern India) and Orissa (eastern India) are considered under imminent threat.
Country(ies): India
The Shri Sukta is a passage from the Rigveda, revering Goddess Lakshmi and seeking her blessings.
Song – Shri Sukta
Singer – Priests of Kashi
Lyrics - Traditional
Music Producer – Dinesh Kumar Dube
Label – Strumm Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
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For centuries in India, only people from the highest caste were allowed to become Hindu priests. Marichamy was the first from a caste lower than the Brahmin caste to be ordained as part of a state-sponsored programme.
He hoped to pave the way for others. But a lawsuit and fears of intimidation have stopped authorities from appointing other non-Brahmins as priests. Produced by: Sindhuvasini Tripathi Filmed by: Debalin Roy Edited by: Kevin Kim
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A live version of Vedic chant - it's powerful and removes all obstacles from your path. The sheer energy and positivity derived by being part of a ritual or ceremony with chants is amazing.
Visit http://templepurohit.com/ for all your spiritual needs.
Tune in to this ancient vedic chant popularly known as Purusha Suktam only on Rajshri Soul.
The word ‘Purusha’ means God Almighty. This Suktam is in praise of the glory of God. It is chanted in houses, places of worship during rituals and ceremonies. Reciting this confers blessings on one’s life. This mantra is chanted by Rishis before performing Yagna so that there are no obstacles or intermissions during the Yagna
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Language: Sanskrit
Artist : Vighnesh Ghanapaathi, Gurumurthi Bhat, Shridhara Bhat (Vedadhara)
Composer: Traditional
Lyrics: Traditional
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Priests of the Vedic religion are officiants of the yajna service. As persons trained for the ritual and proficient in its practice, they were called ṛtvij ("regularly-sacrificing"). As members of a social class, they were generically known as vipra "sage" or kavi "seer". Specialization of roles attended the elaboration and development of the ritual corpus over time. Eventually a full complement of sixteen ṛtvijas became the custom for major ceremonies. The sixteen consisted of four chief priests and their assistants.
Chief priests
The older references uniformly indicate the hotṛ as the presiding priest, with perhaps only the adhvaryu as his assistant in the earliest times. The phrase "seven hotars" is found more than once in the Rgveda. Hymn 2.1.2 of Rigveda states it as follows,
Thine is the Herald's task and Cleanser's duly timed; Leader art thou, and Kindler for the pious man.
Thou art Director, thou the ministering Priest: thou art the Brahman, Lord and Master in our home.