Vedic Workshop...

                  Vedic Workshop


Dates:  11th August 2006 (Friday) to 13th August 2006
                                         (Sunday)

Camp will start on 11th August night and end on 13th
August (Sunday) evening.

Background:
Web of Life Makers (Webolim) is an organisation which
spreads the Vedic values in everyday life.To demystify
Vedas and Ramayana, lectures, camps, workshops,
classes, demonstrations are conducted in various
places.

Recent camps conducted were in Karimnagar (Nov 4th to
Nov 6th), Madurai (27th Jan to 29th Jan) and Bangalore
(June 2nd to June 4th).  These camps had participants
from various cities like Hyderabad, Jaipur and
Bangalore etc. On continuing this endeavor, we are
planning the next camp in Chennai.

No prior knowledge of Sanskrit, Vedas are required for
the participants. The lectures will be in English. The
camp is open for all. All the camps will have a theme
based on Vedas. Some of the topics in which Webolim
has conducted the camps are “Concept of Social Service
in Vedas & Ramayana”, “Life forces in Vedas” & “Vedic
Yoga” etc

The theme for this camp is “Significance of Vedic
Culture in Ancient Dravidian Literature”. There is a
general misconception that Dravidian languages &
culture is against Vedas. Do disprove it and to make
people understand the practical usage of Vedic culture
in Dravidian life from time immemorial, this 2 day
program is being organised. This camp will be
conducted in English only. We welcome people from all
over India to utilize this program.

Schedule:
The schedule is given separately below. The camp will
be covering the following topics:

1. Introduction to Vedas
2. Concept of Dharma
3. Myth of Aryan Invasion
4. Vedas & Tamil Sangam Literature
5. Linguistic Commonalities of  Tamil & Sanskrit
6. Single Culture of the Whole Nation – in light
       of Ramayana
7. Asanas, Pranayama & Meditation are also taught
       in this camp

Resource persons:
1.  Shri R.Rangan is a Vedic scholar and a spiritual
guide. He is a consultant to Vivekananda Yoga
University, Bangalore. He has written many books on
Vedas, Ramayana & Yoga giving their meaning and their
practicality for the present age. He is the founder
president of Webolim.

2.  Dr. Ram Mohan is a scholar of Vedas, Vedanta &
Tamil literature. He is the vice president of Ramana
Kendra, Chennai and edits the “Ramanodayam” journal.
He is also the Editor – Advisor of “Mountain Path”
journal published from Ramanasramam, Tiruvanamalai. He
is also a doctorate in Strategic Studies.

3. Dr T.N. Ramachandran is scholar of Saiva
Siddhantha, Tamil and English Literature. He was
awarded the title “Saiva Siddhantha Kalanidhi” by His
Holiness of Dharmapura Adheenam. He has translated
hundreds of Tamil works to English like Periyapuranam
(Story of 63 Tamil Saivite saints). He has delivered
lectures in various places like London, Jaffna
University and Tamil University in Tanjavur etc.

4. Dr. Kalyanaraman, Director of Saraswathi Research
Centre.  Former Director of Asian Development Bank and
former financial advisor to Indian Railways. Scholar
of great repute, he did pioneering work in
scientifically proving the Saraswathi River and now
working for reviving it. He brought out the multi
lingual comparative dictionary for 25 Indian
languages.

Venue: Exact location in Chennai will be informed
       later


Stay Arrangements:
This camp is open for all. It is a residential camp
for which stay & food arrangements have been done.
Separate stay facilities for men and women will be
arranged. Food available for participants will be a
nutritious non spicy food.

Registration:
Prior registration is required for attending this
camp. You can email to keerthivasanbharat@yahoo.com.
Please do inform us by July 28th so that we can make
suitable arrangements. The registration is restricted
to 60 participants based on first come first served.
Also if you want to join the group of people starting
from various cities, do inform us so that we can
connect you to the people starting from each city.
There is a charge of Rs. 200/- per head for food
expenses.

Donations are welcomed for the camp.


       Tentative Schedule of Chennai Camp

Theme:  “Significance of Vedic Culture in Ancient
        Dravidian Literature”


11th August (Friday):

07.00 PM - 07.15 PM – Inauguration & lighting of
                      the Lamp

07.15 PM - 08.15 PM – Introduction to Vedas by
                      Smt. Dhrushya

08.15 PM - 09.00 PM – Uniqueness of Vedas by
                      Shri S.Jaishankar

09.00 PM – 09.30 PM – Dinner



12th August (Saturday):

  05.00 AM - 06.00 AM - Asanas & Pranayama

  06.00 AM - 07.00 AM - Bath & getting ready

  07.00 AM - 08.30 AM – Saraswati Homa

  08.30 AM - 09.00 AM - Breakfast

  09.00 AM - 10.30 AM – Concept of Dharma

  10.30 AM - 11.30 AM – Vedic Chanting & Learning

  11.30 AM – 01.00 PM – Lecture on “Myth of Aryan
                       Invasion” by Dr. Kalyanaraman

  01.00 PM - 02.30 PM - Lunch

  02.30 PM - 03.30 PM - Presentation of Skills by
                        participants

  03.30 PM - 05.00 PM - Life Craft (tips from Epics)

  05.00 PM - 06.00 PM - Break

  06.00 PM - 06.30 PM – Meditation

  06.30 PM – 08.00 PM – Lecture on “Single Culture
     of the Whole Nation – in the light of Ramayana”
                                 by Shri Ranganji

  08.00 PM - 08.45 PM – Dinner

  08.45 PM – 09.45 PM – Classical Dance Program


13th August (Sunday):

  05.00 AM - 06.00 AM - Asanas & Pranayama

  06.00 AM - 07.00 AM - Bath & getting ready

  07.00 AM - 08.30 AM - Vedic Chanting & Learning

  08.00 AM - 08.30 AM - Meditation

  08.30 AM - 09.00 AM - Break Fast

  09.00 AM - 10.30 AM - Lecture on “Linguistic
       Commonalities of Tamil & Sanskrit” by
       Shri Ranganji

  10.30 AM - 11.30 AM – Chanting & Learning of
                        Ramayana

  11.30 AM - 01.00 PM – Lecture on “Vedas & Sangam
              Literature”  by Dr T.N. Ramachandran

  01.00 PM - 02.30 PM - Lunch

  02.30 PM - 04.00 PM – Lecture on “Modern Tamil &
                        Vedas” by Shri Ranganji

  04.00 PM - 05.00 PM – Concluding Talk by
                        Dr Ram Mohan

  05.00 PM - 05.15 PM – Closing Ceremony


                 (Camp Ends)

Skills: We request the participants to come prepared
with some skill like songs, dance, instrument playing,
mono acting, skit, painting, etc.