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lr{edH$m_gwXarg_oV lr{Mg^oem` AmZXZQ>amOm`Z_

lreVr` dUH$_nmam`U_
lr Am{Xe> a ^JdnmXmMm` n anamJV _y b mZm` gd k nrR> m {YnVrZm_
A{Y>mZo{damO_mZmZm lrH$m{#mH$m_H$mo{Q> OJUm lr_eoIao gadVrdm{_nmXmZm
_Zw J h _db` lrOJ lrO`o gadVrdm{_ nmXmZm OJ lre> a {dO`o
gadVrdm{_nmXmZm M AZwJh_db` V{_bZmSw>am`o n#m^yVjoofw AmH$me^yVjodoZ {g
lr{MX~ajoo dm{_Xodmb`o 15-4-15 {XZm ^{V 30-4-15 {XZm> n`V fmoS>e{^
{d{ fmoS>e{XZm_H$`mnr lreVr` dUH$_ nmam`Um` {d{e> H$m`H$_ lr_hoda
r` BdaoaU`m g_m`mo`Vo & V eVr`Zo {d_mZmZm 1234 gL>`mH$ nXmZm EH$H$
nX drH$` V`d dUH$ _ nmam`U AZoZgmH$ `m dUH$ _n{V gbmdVVo V`& A{n ^{d`{V&
H$m`H$_o@p_Z V^dVmo ^dV F$pddoZ ^mJ Jhrdm A_mZZwJ lrna_oda`
AZwJh^mOmo ^dpd{V m`Vo&
From
HUMBLE AASTHIKAS

&& ew^_ ^y`mV &&

From
HUMBLE AASTHIKAS

SATHARUDRIYA VARNAKRAMA PAARAAYANAM

at Chidambaram, the foremost of all kshetrams
Wednesday, 15th April, 2015 to Thursday, 30th April, 2015
Salutation to Maha Ganapathi!
Salutation to Lord Sivakamasundari sametha Lord Chitsabheswarar, the preceptor
par excellence!

"H$d`mon{Zf{X - ""` eVr_YrVo gmo@{nyVmo ^d{V gwamnmZmV nyVmo ^d{V

~h`mV nyVmo ^d{V H$`mH$`mV nyVmo ^d{V V_m{_w$_m{lVmo ^d{V A`ml_r
gdXm gH$V dm OnoV& AZoZ kmZ_mZmo{V ggmamUdZmeZ_& V_mXod {d{XdZ H$d`
\$b_wV H$d` nb_ZwVo'' (H.C. 2.1)
The eternal Vedas (with no beginning or end) constitute a secure foundation for
our Sanatana Dharma. From time immemorial till date, they have been handed down
orally through an unbroken chain of Gurus and disciples.
To save the Vedas from interpolation and tampering of the text, the sages of yore
(Maharshis) have devised different types of recitations known as Vikritipathas. The
original text is called Moolam or Prakruthi.

H${VbjU_
g{hVm`m dVpgdmV
AmfnmR>dmV Bda{Z{gVdmV
Anmfo`dmV M H${Vd {g_ &&
Samhitha is known us PRAKRITHI because it is self evident, it has been handed
down by RISHIS, it is the breath of Eswara and it has not been composed by any human
being.
The Vikritis, derivatives, are five in number. They are Pada, Karma, Jata. Ghana
and Varnakrama, familiar to the adherents of the Taittiriya Sakha of the Krishna
Yajurveda.
Though the derivatives Pada, Krama, Jata and Ghana have been learnt at the
time of studentship, the congregational recitation (paaraayanam) of only the two
derivatives Krama and Ghana have been in vogue all the time. It is well known that
under divine Orders of His Holiness Jagadguru Paramahamsa, Parivrajakacharya,
Chandrasekharendra Sarasawathi Mahaswamigal, Jagadguru His Holiness Sri
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Jayendra Saraswathi Periyava and Sri Bala Periyava of Sri Kanchikamakodi peetam
have continuously strived against great odds to perpetuate our most valuable heritage
of Vedas through, among several other initiatives, convening recitation, parayana, of
the Vikritis Jata and Ghana.
Given the great difficulties involved in mastering and perpetuating
Varnakramapatha Sri Kanchi Guru Parampara Acharyas are through consistent hard
work ensured nurturing of exceptionally trained Vedic Pandits well versed in
Varnakramapatha over last several decades. The entire humanity now benefits from
the fruits of the efforts of our great Acharyas from hundreds of these highly trained Vedic
Scholars proficient in the recitation of Varnakrama. At this auspicious hour the memory
of the Paramacharyas unparalleled sacrifices to nurture Vedas touches the bottom of
our hearts. It deserves special mention here that Sri Mahaperiyava honoured those who
have mastered the Varnakrama with golden bangles, as was the custom.
In this context, we recollect a verse from "Skaanda Puranam", that extols the
fruits accruing from Varnakramapatha :

g{hVmnmR>_moU`\$bmo`Vo~wY& nXoVw {JwU {dmV &&

H$_oVw M MVwJwU_& dUH$_oeVJwU_& OQ>m`mVw ghH$_ &&
(B{V H$mXnwam_o)
In this sloka, one will not fail to note how inestimable the benefit that one derives
from Varnakramapatha.
A verse from Vyasa Siksha about Varnakrama clarifies the eight characteristics
of each letter in Vedas that can be heard during Vedic recitation:

d{ZWmZ#mH$aU `Z H$mbVmda&
XodVmOm{VaoVdUmko`m {dMjU (`mg.28-29)
The letter (Varna), is the root (abode) of the eight qualities, wherein they reside.
1. d{Z -

AWeXmon{m (m{Vem` 2-1)

dm`wearag_raUmV H$R>moagmogYmZo (m{Vem` 2-2)
Varnas (articulate sounds) orgirate when the air inside the body dashes against
the parts, throat, chest, Head, mouth and nosrils.
2. WmZ -

damUm (dUmZm) `CnghmaVVWm_ (m{Vem` 2-31)

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AH$mamXrZm dUmZm H$R>, _wI`Am{X _`, AV, XV_yb, XVmV,

Zm{gH$m, Vmbw, Amo>, Cag B`oVm{Z Xe g`mH$m{Z WmZm{Z ^dpV&
The Parts where the letters are articulated are their Sthanam (Location)
3. H$aU -

`V Cngha{V V H$aU_ & m{Vem` 2-32

`oZ ne`{V VV H$aU_ & m{Vem` 2-33
Karana is defined as that part which approaches or touches another part.
4. `Z The efforts required for attering a varna (Letter) is of two kinds (Baahyaprayatna
and Aabhyanthara Prayatna)

1.

H$> `Z `Z& H$f Am`Vad_&

(Am`Va`Z) nma^o `Z&&
Am`Va`Zmo{h dUma^H$mbo Ed `m{`Vo&& (eXH$mVw^)

Effort par excellence is prayathna Aabhaynthara Prayathna. originates at the

beginning of the utterence of letters.

2.

~m `Z dUm}nmo nmV _y{Z{VhVo {Zdmo mUdm`m Cn_mZ ~m`Z

(eXH$mVw^)

Baahya Prayathna comes in to being after the production of the letters when the
Pranavayu stops from dashing against the head.
Bhaahyaprayatnas (~m`Zm ) are visible where as the Aabhyanthara
Prayathaas can be only felt. (Am`Va`Z)
5. H$mb

dU` CmaUm` Ano{jV H$mb dU` H$mb&

g M {{dY d, XrK bwVo{V&
The time taken for uttering a letter is known us Kaala (Time) Kaala is of three
kinds. d (short)

XrK (Long) bwV Protracted.

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_mmH$mbbjU_
Ax{b\$moQ>Z `mdmZ VmdmZ H$mbVw _m{H$ (`m. 27-7 )
6. da The accent with which a Vowel is uttered is known as swara(da) and it is of 4
kinds, CXmm,

AZwXmm, d[aV and M`

1. CXmm- (nm{V. 1-38)

The vowel that is produced at the upper part of the sthanas like Thalu (Palate) is
said to be (CXmm) Udhaatha

2. ZrMaZwXmm (m{V. 1-39)

The Vowel produced at the lower part of the sthanas is

AZwXmm >&

3. g_mhmad[aV (m{V. 1-40)

A combination of Udaatha (CXmm) and Anudaatha

(AZwXmm) is called Swaritha

(d[aV)
4. M`
M`~wY mo$ CXmmlw{V[a`{n& (`mg{ejm 16-5)
Syllables which are Anudatha(AZwXmm) in the padapatha (nXnmR>) when follow
a Swaritha (d[aV) in the Samhitha paaata (g{hVmnmR>) are uttered like Udhatta (CXmm);
and this Udhatha (CXmm) is known as prachaya (M`)
7.

XodVm
AXmXoV W_`fm bZm{g`m jemomam&
A{Zbm{_hrH$m n#mmZm d{YXodVm&& (`mg. 28-14)

Every letter is presided over by a deity called Devatha (XodVm)

Example :- Vayu is deity of the Letter "A"
8. Om{V

dam W_md{Vr`m~OmV` (`mg.28-18)

Each letter belongs to any one of the four communities "A" belongs to the Brahmin
community.
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The origination of these letters is expressed in the verse.

ZmmdgmZo ZQ>amOmamOmo ZZmX T>$m Zdn#mdam_&

CVwH$m_gZH$m{X{gmZoV{_e} {edgyOb_&& B{V&&
(ZpXHo$daH$V H$m{eH$mdmm)
lr_mhoa gym{U
1. ABCU
2. F$bH$
3. E AmoL>
4. Eo AmM
5. h` daQ>
6. bU
7. m L>._ U Z _

8. P ^ m
9. K S> Y f
10. O ~ J S >X e
11. I \ $N> >R W >MQ>Vd
12. H$n`
13. efea
14. hb B{V _mhoam{U gym{U

This sloka means that Lord Siva in the guise of Lord Nataraja, with a view to
teach Sanaka and other celebrated sages, the path leading to everlasting bliss, beat his
Damaruka fourteen times resulting in the emergence of fourteen aphorisms in the form
of aggregate of letters (articulate sounds). These aphorisms are known as the gift of
Maheswara; Siva. They include all the letters in the Varnamala (alphabet) of the Sanskrit
Language.
Because the Varnas emerged out of Lord Sivakama Sundari sametha Lord
Natarajas damarukam, by the Divine Grace of Lord Sivakama Sundari sametha Lord
Nataraja 16 most respected and highly trained Vaidhikas will adore him. Just as one
worships the ocean with water drawn from the same ocean, these most respected and
highly trained Vaidhikas will adore Lord Sivakama Sundari sametha Lord Nataraja with
the same Varnas adorned with the eight inherent qualities given to us by the same Lord.

Xrndmbm{^ XrdgH$a ZramOZ{d{Y$

gwYmgyVo monb Obbda`aMZm &
dH$s`a^mo{^ g{bb{Z{Y gm{h`H$aU_
dXr`m{^dm{^Vd OZm{ZdmMm Vw{V[a`_ &&
(lr Am{XeH$a^nmXH$V lrgX`ihar cmo. 100)

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By Lord Shivas infinite Grace, these most respected VaidhJkas determined that
the most fitting homage to Lord Parameshwara who manifests Himself as the entire
Universe will be through the Varnakarama recitation of the Rudhraadhyaya (famous in
all the sakhas of Yajurveda, consisting of 1234 words or 6387 letters) which glorifies the
infinite manifestations of Lord Parameshwara.
With the Divine Blessings of the Jagadguru Paramacharya, embodiment of
compassion, we the performers of the Varnakrama Parayanam offer the Upahara of
Varnakrama Parayana, rendered strictly in line with the rules specified in the Sastras, to
Lord Sivakama Sundari sametha Lord Nataraja, the lord of the Universe and we consider
ourselves really fortunate by making this sacred task a reality.
Subhabhuyaath

From
HUMBLE AASTHIKAS

SRI SATHRUDRIYA VARNATRAMA PARAYANAM AT

CHIDAMBARAM FROM 15.04.2015 TO 30.04.2015
NAMES OF THE PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR BIO-DATA
1.
MUSIRI
Brahmasri Dr.P.S.Anantha
narayana Somayaji Bhashyarathna, Mahagnichith,
Vaaja Peyayaji, Bahuyaji, Sanaathana Dharma
Rakshaka, Vedanidhi, Srowtha Smaartha Veda Sastra
Sudha Nidhi, President Awardee, Nithyaagninothri,
Salakshana Ghanapati, Nyaya Nimamsa, Vedantha
Siromani, Srowtha Dharmasastra Pravaktha, Veda
Bhaskara, Mahopaadhyaya, Aandhra Rajya Sammanitha, Ex-Principal Sri Veda Sasba
Agama Vidya Kendra, T.T.D.Devasthanams. Tirumala (A.P) South North Agraharam, Musiri
Post.
2. SATHANUR Brahmasri Krishnamurthy Gnanapatigal, Salakshana
ghanantham, Veda Bhashya Rathnam, Aamnaya Vidwan Mani,
Ghanaparayana Samrat, Address : No.11, North Street, Tiruvanaikaval
Tiruchi District.

3.
MADDULAPALLI Brahmasri
Suryanarayana
Gnanapatigaru, Salakshana Ghanantham, Navasiksha Visharada,
Ex T.T.D. Vedaparayanamdar, Aamnaya vidwanmani Ghanacharya,
Vedarthakovi Yajur veda Rathna, Address No:2-32/2, Telcom colony,
Srinivasapuram, Tiruchanur Tirupati.

4. MYLAPORE Brahmasri Dr.V.G.Subramanya Ghanapatigal,

Suraadhyayi, Veda bhashyarathna, Vedarathna, Vedabhashya
Praveena, Veda kovida, Veda Vidya lankara, Veda mani, Sruthi
mahodadhi, Veda Jyothi, Veda vedarthakovida, Ghanacharya,
Address: Kapalishwara swami sannidhi Street, Mylapore, Chennai
600 004.

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5.
CHENNAI Brahmasri Sathyavagiswara ghanapatigal,
Salakshana ghanantham, T.T.D Veda parayamdar Rtd, Veda
bhashyamani, Mimamsa siromani, Address: 25/36, South sivan
Kovil Street, Kodampakkam, Chennai 600 024.

6. SENGALIPURAMBrahmasri, Mudgala R.Sundararama

Dikshithar, Salakshanaghanantham, Srowtha Bhaskara,
Srowtha Vidyaparangatha Showtha Vidya Vachaspathi,
Srowtha Rathnakara, Srowtha Vidya Samrat, Srowtharathna,
Veda Vidyalankara, Veda murthy, Dharma Marmagna, Veda
Yagna Kalanidhi, Veda Vedanga Paravara Paarina, Sulba
Kushala, Ghana Chakravarthi, Krithabda, Vajapeya;
Kalpathraya Rahasyavith Address:47, Kalyana Raman Street,
Kumbakonam.
7.
SHOLAVANDAN Brahmasri K.Gopalaghanapatigal,
Salakshanaghanantham, Brahmasutrabhashyam, Vastu Sastram,
Jyothisham, (Astrology) Sakaladevatha Prathishta Vidhi Visharada.
Awarded by Veda Sastna Uthejuka sabha, Pune.
Passed Salakshanaghana Examinations conducted by the following
intitutions
1.
2.
3.
4.

Sri Kanchi Kamakoli sankaracharya swamigal, Sri sankaramutt, Kanchipuram

Sri Venkateshwara Veda Sastna Agama Vidwat Sadar. Tirumala Hills. AP
Karnataka Secondary Board Examinations Bangalore
Srirangam Srimath Andavam Sannidhi, Sri Veda Vidwath Sabha Srirangam.

8.
NANNILAM Brahmasri V.Rajagopala Ghanapatigal
Salakshana ghanantham, Veda Vidyalankara Vidyarathna, Veda
Vidya Visharada, Address : Alwarpettai, Chennai - 600 018.

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9. COIMBATORE
Brahmasri Jambunatha ghanapatigal,
Salakshana ghanantham, Shadangadhyayi, Shadangashishya,
Sampanna, Veda patasala Teacher, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu.
10. SEDALAPATHI
Brahmasri Subramania ghanapatigal,
Salakshana ghanantham, Vedapatasala Teacher, Madampakkam,
Chennai.

11.
COIMBATORE
Brahmasri A. Gayathri Subramanya
Ganapadigal, Salakshana Ghanantham, Vedapadasalai Adhyapakar,
Race Course, Saradalayam, Coimbatore.

12.CHENNAI
Brahmasri Venkatakrishnaghanapatigal,
Salakshanaghanantham, Veda Bhashyarathna.

13.
TIRUKKOTIKAVAL Brahmasri Krishnaghanapatigal,
Salakshana ghanantham, Srowtham.

14.
COIMBATORE
Brahmasri Gopala krishna Bhat
(Gnanapatigal) Salakshana ghanantham, Vedapatasalai Vadhyar,
Coimbatore.

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15.
VARANASI Brahmasri R.Narayana ghanapatigal,
Salakshana ghanantham, Apasthamba Showtha, Smartha,
Dharmasastra, Kavya Natakadi Meemamsa, Veda Bhashyam,
Address : 5/305, Hanumanghat Varanasi P.O.221001 (Mandaveli,
Chennai)
16.
NANNILAM Brahmasri R.Krishnaghanapatigal Salakshana
ghanapatigal, Alwarpet, Chennai.

17.TIRUPATI Brahmasri Kuchibhatla, Siva Subramanya Sarma,

Salakshana ghananthan, MA, Vedabhashyam Address: 8.3.272, New
Street, Tirupati PO. Ph: 9894513330

18.KUMBAKONAM
R.Gopalakrishna ghanapatigal Salakshana
ghanantham, Shadangadhyayi, Kumbakonam

19.
CHIDAMBARAM Brahmasri, Kanaka Sabhapathi
Dikshithar, Salakshana ghananthan, Veda Patasalai Adhyapakar,
Chidambaram.

20.
CHIDAMBARAM Brahmasri, Somasekara Dikshithar,
Salakshana ghanaantham, Veda patasalai Adhyapakar, Chidambaram.

21.
CHIDAMBARAM Brahmasri S.Swarna Sabhesa
Dikshithar Salakshana ghanantham, Vedapatasalai Adhyapakar,
Chidambaram.

22.

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NAMES OF VEDALAKSHANA VIDYARTHI'S OF

BRAHMASRI JAMBUNATHA GHANAPATIGAL, COIMBATORE
THESE VIDYARTHIS ALSO WILL PARTICIPATE IN THIS
VARNAKRAMA PARAYANAM
1.

Chidambaram Brahmasri Sachidananda Ganesa Dikshithar

2.

Chidambaram Brahmasri M. Nagaraja Dikshithar

3.

Chidambaram Brahmasri K. Sivaram Dikshithar

4.

Chidambaram Brahmasri V. Vignesh Sarma

5.

Chidambaram Brahmasri Yadavesa Dikshithar

6.

Chidambaram Brahmasri Sankaranarayana Sarma

7.

Chidambaram Brahmasri S. Sivananda Sarma

8.

Chidambaram Brahmasri C.V.R. Venkatesa Sarma

9.

Chidambaram Brahmasri C.V.R. Harish Sarma

10.

Chidambaram Brahmasri S. Sriram Sarma

SUBHAMBHUYATH
From
HUMBLE AASTHIKAS

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lr H$m{#mH$m_H$mo{R> OJ`moZ_

lr_hmJUnV`o Z_
SUB : METHOD OF VARNAKRAMA CHANTING
Description of Varnakramas are classified under five heads.

(ewdUH$_)
2.Swaravarnakrama (dadUH$_)
3.Matravarnakrama (_mmdUH$_)
4.Angavarnakrama (AdUH$_) and
5. Varna Saaabhutha varna Krama. (dUgma^yVdUH$_)
1. ewdUH$_
1. Suddha Varna krama

In sudhdha varnakrama the mere letters in a word are uttered in the order.
2. dadUH$_
In swara varnakrama the letters in a word are mentioned in the order with the
additon of prayathna and Swara to the Vowels.
3.

_mmdUH$_
In Maatra varna krama the time taken for the utterence of every letter in a world is

revealed.
4. AdUH$_
In anga varnakrama whether a consonant(`OZ) is the former or the latter part
of a vowel is disclosed.
5. dUgma^yVdUH$_
In varna saara bhuta varnakrama the eight angas.

H$mb, gda, XodVm and Om{V Every letter in a word.

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d{Z, WmZ, H$aU, `Z,

dUH$_n{V
`~H$ `Om_ho gwJpY nw{>dYZ_& CdmH${_d ~YZmV _`mo_wjr`_mVVmV&& B`
`~H$ B`` nX` n#m{dYdUH$_nmR> C`Vo
1.

`~H$_
(ewdUH$_) VH$ma ao\$ `H$ma AH$ma, _H$ma ~H$ma AH$ma, H$H$ma AH$ma,
ZmXgkH$_H$mam&&

2.

`~H$_
(dadUH$_) VH$ma ao\$ `H$ma T>Va `Z jd[aV AH$ma, _H$ma ~H$ma M`
AH$ma, H$H$ma M` AmH$a ZmX gkH$ _H$mam&&

3.

`~H$_
(_mmdUH$ _) AY_m{H$VH$ma, AUw_m{H$ ao\$, AY_m{H$ `H$ma, EH$_m{H$ XT>Va
`Z jd[aV AH$ma AY_m{H${dam_&
AUw_m{H$ _H$ma AY_m{H$ ~H$ma EH$_m{H$ M` AH$ma AUw_m{H$ {dam_,
AY_m{H$ H$H$ma EH$_m{H$ M`AH$ma AUw_m{H${dam_, {_m{H$ ZmXgkH$ _H$ma
{_m{H$ {dam_m&&

4.

`~H$_
(AdU H$_) AUw_m{H$ nam^yVVH$ma, AUw_m{H$nam^yV ao\$, AY_m{H$
nma^yV `H$ma, EH$_m{H$ T>Va`Z j d[aV AH$ma, AY_m{H$ {dam_&
AUw_m{H$ nydm^yV_H$ma, AY_m{H$ na^yV~H$ma, EH$_m{H$ M` AH$ma,
AUw_m{H$ {dam_&
AY_m{H$ nam^yV H$H$ma EH$_m{H$ M` AH$a AUw_m{H$ {dam_, {_m{H$ nydm
^yV ZmX gkH$ _H$ma {_m{H$ {dam_m&&

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5.

`~H$_

(V) (dUgma^yVdUH$_) {ddV H$R>mopWV {ddmamYmofmn mUm` ~mn`Z {d{e>

mgd{ZO{ZV CmaXV_yb Ymo^mJWmZ {OmJH$aU n> `ZmY_m{H$ nam^yV
dm`wXodVmH$ ~mUOm{VH$ VH$ma,
(a) gdVH$R>mopWVgdmaKmofn nmUm` ~m`Zg{hV ZmX d{ZO{ZV CmaXV_yb
`m^mJWmZ {OmJ_` H$aUofn> `ZmUw_m{H$ nam^yV A{XodVmH$ d`Om{VH$
ao\$&
(`) gdV H$R>mpo WVgdmaKmofn nmUm` ~m`Zg{hV ZmX d{Z O{ZV VmbwWmZ {Om_`
nm^mJH$aUofgn> `ZmY_m{H$ nam^yV dm`w XodVmH$ dOm{VH$ `H$ma &
(A) gdVH$R>mopWV gdmam` ~m`Z g{hV ZmXd{Z O{ZV A`wngV H$nhZwWmZ
VWm ^yVm> H$aU gdV `ZH$ _m{H$,
M XodVmH$ d` Om{V aOmoJwU g{hVmZm{_H$mx``aoIm `mg`mo` CQ> ZrMQ>
Y_` g_m{V O{ZV VXml` {dOmVr` JO~{hV Vw` {ZfmX dahoVw ^yVH$U_ybWmZmon
T>Va n`Z jd[aV daJwUH$ dm`wXodVmH$ ~mU Om`H$ma AY_m{H$ {dam_&
(_) g d V H$R> m o p Wg d maKmo f mnmUm` ~m`Zg{hV ZmX d{Z O{ZV
{ddVZm{gH$momamo>WmZmYamo> H$aU n> `ZmUw_m{H$ nydm^yV gy` XodVmH$ d`
Om{VH$_H$ma,
(d) gdV H$R>mopWV gdmaKmofmnmUm` ~m`Zg{hV ZmX d{Z O{ZV Cmamo>WmZmYamo>
H$aU n> `ZmY_m{H$ nam ^yV ^y{_XodVmH$j{` Om{VH$ ~H$ma,
gdV H$R>mopW gdmam` ~m`Zg{hV ZmX d{Z O{ZV A`wngV H$n hZwWmZ
VWm ^yVmRH$aU gdV `ZZ _m{H$ &
(M``) gy` XodVmH$ ey Om{V V_moJwU g{hV _`_mx{b _` aoIm`mg`mo`
CH$nV{bjUH$m#m $UZVw` _`_dahoVw ^yV gdm`WmZmon M`daJwUH$ dm`w
XodVmH$ ~mU Om`H$ma AUw_m{H$ {dam_&
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(H$) {ddV H$R>mopW{damKmofmn mUm` ~m `Z {d{e> mg d{ZO{ZV hZy_ybWmZ

{Om_ybH$aU n> `ZmY_m{H$ nam^yV dm`wXodVmH$ ~mU Om{VH$ H$H$ma,
(A) gdV H$R>mopWV gdmam`~m`Zg{hV ZmX d{Z O{ZV A`wngV H$n hZwWmZ
VWm ^yVm H$aU gdV `ZH$ _m{H$,
gy`X do VmH$ eyOm{V V_moJUw g{hV _`_mx{b _` aoIm`mg`mo` CH$nV{bjUH$m#m
$UZVw` _`_dahoVw ^yV gdm`WmZmon M`daJwUH$ dm`w XodVmH$ ~mU Om`H$ma
AUw_m{H${dam_&
gdV H$R>mopWgdmaKmofmnmUm` ~m`Zg{hV ZmX d{Z O{ZV Zm{gH$momamo>
WmZmYao>H$aU n> `Z {_m{H$ nydm-^yV gy`XodVmH$ d Om{V ZmXgkH$_H$ma, {_m{H$
{dam_m&& `~H$_ Amo_&&
&& ew^_ ^y`mV &&
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lr H$m{#mH$m_H$mo{R> OJ`moZ_

lr_hmJUnV`o Z_
SUB : METHOD OF VARNAKRAMA CHANTING
Description of Varnakramas are classified under five heads.
1. Suddha Varna krama
2.Swaravarnakrama

(ewdUH$_)

(dadUH$_)

3.Matravarnakrama (_mmdUH$_)
4.Angavarnakrama

(AdUH$_) and

5. Varna Sarabhutha varna Krama. (dUgma^yVdUH$_)

1. ewdUH$_
In sudhdha varnakrama the mere letters in a word are uttered in the order.
2. dadUH$_
In swara varnakrama the letters in a word are mentioned in the order with the
additon of prayathna and Swara to the Vowels.
3.

_mmdUH$_
In Maatra varna krama the time taken for the utterence of every letter in a world is

revealed.
4. AdUH$_
In anga varnakrama whether a consonant(`OZ) is the former or the latter part
of a vowel is disclosed.
5. dUgma^yVdUH$_
In varna saara bhuta varnakrama the eight angas.

H$mb, gda, XodVm and Om{V Every letter in a word.

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d{Z, WmZ, H$aU, `Z,

dUH$_n{V
Am| Z_ g^m` g^mn{V` dmo Z_&&
1.

g^mn{V`

(ewdUH$_) gH$ma AH$ma, ^H$ma AmH$ma, nH$ma AH$ma, VH$ma BH$ma, AmJ_
~H$ma ^H$a `H$ma AH$ma, {dgOZr`m&&
2.

g^mn{V`

(dadUH$_) gH$mamZwXmm AH$ma, ^H$mamoXmm AmH$mam, nH$mamnVa`Z Vamo`OZ

d[aV AH$ma VH$ma M`BH$ma, AmJ_~H$ma ^H$ma `H$ma AH$ma, {dgOZr`m
3.

g^mn{V`

(_mmdUH$_) AY_m{H$ gH$ma EH$_m{H$mZwXmm AH$ma AUw_m{H$ {dam_,

AY_m{H$ ^H$ma {_m{H$moXmm AmH$ma AUw_m{H$ {dam_, AY_m{H$nH$ma EH$_m{H$mnVa
`Z Vamo`OZ d[aV AH$ma AUw_m{H$ {dam_, AY_m{H$ VH$ma EH$_m{H$ M` BH$ma
AY_m{H$ {dam_, AUw_m{H$ AmJ__ ~H$ma, AUw_m{H$ ^H$ma AY_m{H$ `H$ma EH$_m{H$
M` AH$ma AUw_m{H$ {dam_& AY_m{ {dgOZr` {_m{H$ {dam_m&&
4.

g^mn{V` -

(A dU) AY_m{H$ nam^yV gH$ma EH$_m{H$mZwXmm AH$ma AUw_m{H$ {dam_,

AY_m{H$ nam^yV^H$ma {_m{H$moXmm AmH$ma AUw_m{H$ {dam_, AY_m{H$ namx^yV nH$ma,
EH$_m{H$ AnVa `Z Vamo`OZ d[aV AH$ma AUw_m{H$ {dam_, AY_m{H$ nam^yV
VH$ma EH$_m{H$ M`BH$ma AY_m{H$ {dam_,AUw_m{H$ nydm^yV AmJ_~H$ma, AUw_m{H$
nam^yV ^H$ma, AY_m{H$ nam^yV `H$ma AUw_m{H$ {dam_, AY_m{H$ nydm^yV {dgOZr`
{_m{H$ {dam_m&&
5.

g^mn{V`

(g) (dUgma^yV dUH$ _) {ddVH$R>mpo WV {ddmamYmof _hmmUm` ~mVZ {d{e>mg

d{ZO{ZV CmaXV_yb AYmo^mJWmZ {ddV _{OmJH$aU{ddV `ZmW_m{H$ nam^yV
^y{_XodVmH$ eyOm{VH$ gH$ma&
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(A) gdV H$R>mopWV gdmam` ~m `Z g{hV ZmXd{Z O{ZV A`wngV H$nhZwVmZ

VWm^yVm>H$aU gdV `ZH$_m{H$ A{XodVmH$j{Om{V V_moJwUg{hV H${Z>mx`maoIm`mg
`mo`, eara mg{YV Ji{db{d{ZgV _Xw d{ZH$ df^V Vw` F$f^dahoVw ^yV X` WmZmon
dmZwXmm daJwUH$ dm`wXodVmH$ ~mU Om`H$ma AUw_m{H$ {dam_&
(^) _`H$R> m o p WV g d ma Kmo f _hmmUm` ~ m `Z g{hV hH$ma d{ZO{ZV
Cmmao>WmZmYamo>H$aU n> `ZmY_m{H$ nam^yV M XodVmH$ j{` Or{VH$ ^H$ma&
(Am+CXmm`) gdVH$R>mopWV gdmam` ~m`Zg{hV ZmXd{ZO{ZV A{V`$
H$nhZwWmZ VWm^yVm> H$aU {ddV`Z{_m{H$ ^y{_XodVmH$ ~mU Om{V gdJwU
g{hVVO`x{i _`aoIm`mg`mo` earam`m_mcUr H$V Ji{~b{d{ZgV nfd{ZH$mOmV
Vw` JmYma dahoVw^yV _yYWmZmonmoXmV da JwUH$ dm`wXodVmH$ ~mU Om`H$maUw_m{H$
{dam_&
(n) {dd V H$R> m o p WV {ddmamKmo f mn mUm` ~m `Z {d{e> mgpdO{ZV
Cmamo>WmZmYamo> H$aU nQ> `ZmY_m{H$ nam^yV dm`wXodVmH$ ~mU Om{VH$ nH$ma,
(A+Vamo`OZd[aV`) gdV H$R>mopWV gdmam` ~m`Z g{hV ZmX d{Z O{ZV
A`w n g V H$nhZw WmZ VWm ^y V m > H$aU g d V `Z H $_m{H$ MXo d VmH$
dOm{VaOmoJwUg{hVmZm{_H$mx`` aoIm`mg `mo` Cd>d ZrMdQ> Y_`g_m{VO{ZV
VXml`{dOmVr` h`hofmVw` YdVdahoVw^yV H$U_yb WmZmonmna`Z Vamo`OZ d[aV
daJwUH$ dm`wXodVmH$ ~mU Om`H$ma AUw_m{H$ {dam_&
(V) (dUgma^yVdUH$_) {ddV H$R>mopWV {ddmamYmofmn mUm` ~mn`Z {d{e>
mgd{ZO{ZV CmaXV_yb Ymo^mJWmZ {OmJH$aU n> `ZmY_m{H$ nam^yV dm`wXodVmH$
~mUOm{VH$ VH$ma,
(B+M`` M) gdV H$R>mopWV gdmam` ~m`Z g{hV ZmX d{Z O{ZV
VmbwWmZm`wV gV H$nm> g{hV {Om_` H$aU {ddV `ZH$ _m{H$, gy` XodVmH$ eyOm{V

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V_moJUw g{hV _`_mx{b _`aoIm`mg `mo` CH$n V{bjU H$m#m$UZVw` _`_ dahoV^w Vy
gdm` WmUmon M` daJwUH$ A{XodVmH$ ~mUOm{VH$ BH$ma AY_m{H$ {dam_&
(~) g d V H$R> m o p WV g d ma Kmo f mn mUm`m~m `Zg{hV ZmXd{Z O{ZV
Cmamo>WmZmYamo> H$aU n> `ZmUw_m{H$ nydm^yV ^y{_XodVmH$ j{`Om`mJ_ ~H$ma,
(^) _`H$R> m o p WV g d ma Kmo f _hmmUm` ~m `Z g{hV hH$ma d{Z O{ZV
Cmamo>WmZmYamo>H$aU n> `ZmUw_m{H$ nam^yV M XodVmH$ j{` Om{VH$ ^H$ma &
(`) gdV H$R>mopWV gdmaKmofmn mUm` ~m `Z g{hV ZmX d{Z O{ZV VmbwWmZ
{Om_` nm^mJH$aUofn> `ZmY_m{H$ nam^yV dm`wXodVmH$ d` Om{VH$ `H$ma&
(A) gdV H$R>mopWV gdmam` ~m`Z g{hV ZmXd{ZO{ZV A`wngV H$n hZwWmZ
VWm ^yVm> H$aU gdV `ZH$_m{H$ gy`XodVmH$ eyOm{V V_moJwUg{hV _`_mx{b
_m`aoIm`mg `mo` CH$n V{bjU H$m#m$UZVw` _`_dahoV^w Vy gdm`WmZmon M`
da JwUH$ dm`w XodVmH$ ~mU Om`H$ma AUw_m{H$ {dam_&
({dgOZr``) {ddV H$R>mopWV {ddmamKmof _hmmUm` ~m`Z {d{e>mg d{Z
O{ZV H$R>mon[a ^mJ WmZ VXYmo^mJ H$aU {ddV `ZmY_m{H$ nydm^yV gy`XodVmH$eyOm{VH$
{dgOZr` {_m{H$ {dam_m&& &&g^mn{V``&&Amo_ &&
&&ew^^y`mV&&
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