Sanatana Dharma Classes


"Aakashath Pathitham Thoyam
Yatha Gachathi Sagaram
Sarvadeva Namaskaram
Keshavam Prathi Gachathi"

"As the water that falls down in rain from anywhere in the sky finally reaches the Ocean, the worship of any divine aspect ultimately reaches the Supreme Being." 
What is the true meaning of this great verse that was said by Shankara?

If the above is true, then why the confusion and conflict? Arguments and debates?Quarrels and fights? We see arguments within Sanatana Dharma followers, we see conflicts between people from different religions, we experience chaos in our own mind, which is the right teaching. We end up switching from one belief system to the other, from one Guru to another, from one religion to another. This goes on and on.

The cause of this, is mainly because we only see the differences between us, we fail to appreciate the similarities. We think superior of ourselves and our belief system and not realizing the essence of our very own teachings which tells us to live your life and let others live theirs. We are failing miserably in terms humanity in the name of religion.
The ultimate cause is our very own self. We have lost our sense belongings towards our scripts and teachings. We ask the why question just to challenge another but not humble enough to learn. One might even ask, what's the point in reading and understand these ancient old scripts, how is it going to be beneficial? Well, my friend, it makes you more human.  “Vedo Akhilo Dharma Moolam’’ – Vedas are the roots of righteousness. When one walks on the path of righteousness one is doing one’s Dharma as a good man ought to. 

Sanatana Dharma is an ancient philosophy yet as new as current. It embeds in our way of life and guides throughout. The essence of teachings through the various Vedantas (philosophies) enriches the Indian culture and nourishes one's mind. All great saints and Gurus who have transcended through the various Vedantas have enabled mankind to prosper worldly at the same time, spiritually.
The Nayanmar's Thirumurai, Manikavasagar's Thiruvasagam, Arunagirinathar's Thirupugazh, etc nourishes one's soul in the present and after world. The one who recites these hymns truly understanding the meanings, attains the feet of God (as quoted in Sivapuranam). 

I conduct classes in USJ, Subang Jaya. To learn and cherish together, please join my classes. Classes would cover:
• Rites and Rituals (Samskaras)
• Thirumurai (Thevaram, Thiruvasagam etc) along with introduction to Nayanmars
• Essence of the various Vedantas, comparison and similarities
• Dasavitha Bhakti (different forms of Devotion)
• Shanmakrka (6 sects of Hinduism)
• Shiva Muhurta (Forms of Shiva and essence of Saiva Sidhanta)
• Dasavatara (Forms of Mahavishnu and essence of Vaishnavism, along with Srimad Bhagavadam and Garuda Purana
Classes are available for adults and kids in English and Tamil.
Those who wish to learn Tamil language, are also invited to join in.
For more details, please drop me an email: shanthan.penta@gmail.com

Sarve Jana: Sukhino Bhavantu

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