In the world of Sanskrit, every sound carries rhythm, and every verse breathes through Chhanda. This course offers an immersive, instructor-led introduction to Chhanda Shastra — the Vedic science of poetic meters — where learners will not only experience how words, rhythm, and breath unite to create harmony, but also gain the understanding of the place-value system of Indian Mathematics.
Course Overview:
📘 Total Duration: 40 hours | Start Date: 21 December,2025
🗓️ Weekly Schedule: 2 sessions — every Thursday and Saturday 8 to 9 PM
👥 Age: Above 15 years
Sessions combine clarity, recitation, and creative engagement। It preserves the purity of tradition while remaining simple and accessible.
The course runs for 40 hours, with 2 sessions per week (1 hour each) conducted on Thursdays and Saturdays over approximately 20 weeks. Subject to the collective performance of learners, it be a couple of weeks less or more than the anticipated time.
Guidance:
The course is led by the
Paramparāgata Upāchārya, of Sanskruti Arya Gurukulam, Hitesh Bhai, who is also a PhD researcher in
Vyakarana.
The focus of these lessons will be on popular 21 chhandas which are laukik chhandas. There will be a small introduction to what is called 'vedic chhanda'.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
✅ Identify and understand 21 classical Sanskrit
Chhandas.
✅ Know what is chhandra shastra and all its components.
✅ Pronounce and chant verses correctly in their metrical rhythm.
✅ Appreciate the mathematical and musical beauty of Vedic verse structures.
“Where there is
Chhanda, there is cosmic rhythm — learning it is learning to tune oneself to that universal beat.”
Why take this course?
- An effort to revive Bharat’s oral tradition and memory-based learning.
- Chhanda is not merely poetic rhythm — it is the subtlest formula of calculation, sequence, and structure.
- The study of Chhanda Shastra cultivates precision, discipline, and creativity.
- From the Vedas to mathematics and programming — the seed of Chhanda lies in every system.
- This science of sound, number, and rhythm forms the foundation of reasoning, coding, music, and linguistic cadence.
Key Highlights:
- Instructor-led live sessions with Q&A
- Demonstrations of Uchcharan, Taal, and Laya
- Audio-visual slides for rhythm visualization
- Practice handouts and stotra excerpts
- Monthly rhythm quizzes and review sessions
What You Will Learn:
- Core concepts of Chhanda Shastra — Mātrā, Gaṇa, Laghu-Guru, Laya, and tempo
- Practice of 24 major Chhandas (Anuṣṭubh, Triṣṭubh, Jagatī, Śārdūlavikrīḍita, Mandākrāntā, etc.)
- Development of computational thinking for clarity and structured understanding
- Strengthening of memory and auditory learning skills
- Experiencing the rhythmic harmony of language, emotion, and thought
Schedule Overview:
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Total: 40 hours | 20 weeks | 2 sessions per week (1 hour each)
🪶 Session include short exercises, memory drills, and reflective learning
Who Can Join:
Anyone above 15 years of age interested in Sanskrit, rhythm, poetry, or structured learning.
No prior background is required. Prior knowledge of sanskrit and pronunciation is helpful though. Only thing required is willingness to learn and consistency.
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