About Us
The Vedas
Veda means knowledge, wisdom, and vision — the language of the gods expressed in human speech. The Vedas are not created by humans; they were revealed by the Supreme Being to Rishis (seers) during deep meditation, which is why they are called Åšruti (that which is heard). Sage Veda Vyasa codified this infinite knowledge into four — Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Saama Veda, and Atharvana Veda — each containing Mantra Samhitas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, and Upanishads.
Our Scholar
Vidwan R. Varada Simhan hails from Mysore and belongs to a distinguished lineage of Vaidik scholars. His paternal grandfather was a Chaturshastra Vidwan and retired principal of the Mysore Maharaja Sanskrit Paatashaala, while his maternal grandfather was a Salakshana Yajurveda Ghanapati and teacher at the TTD Veda Patashala, Tirumala. His father was a Samaveda scholar and accomplished Carnatic flutist.
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Career & Studies
Continuing his family's legacy, Shri Varada Simhan studied Yajurveda under his maternal grandfather, then pursued advanced Yajurveda Prayoga under Vid Sri. H. Srinivasaachar and Vid Sri. T. A. Sheshadri. He later spent close to 8 years studying higher Vedic texts and Apastamba Sutras with Vid. Prof. R. K. Srikantakumaraswamy, a retired IIT Madras professor, in Mysore. He has been performing Yajurveda samskaras for the community for over 25 years, travelling extensively across India.
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A Personal Dedication
"I would like to dedicate this app to my parents, siblings, and kids — specially to my mother, who has been my moral strength ever since I lost my father in childhood. I dedicate this to all my gurus who are responsible for what I am today, and to my disciples Chi. Sudarshan, Chi. Pradyumna, Chi. Shashank, and Chi. Rajeev, without whose efforts this app wouldn't have been a reality. Finally, to my wife — without whom Simhan's e-Vedashree wouldn't exist. She has been my source of motivation and strength." — Vid. R. Varada Simhan
Guidelines
Instructions for Quality Learning
All lessons are structured so the Guru teaches the mantra or shloka first, and the student repeats it twice. You are advised to listen carefully and chant simultaneously along with the student for both repetitions. Each part consists of 1 to 3 steps, signifying difficulty level from Easy to Complete.
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How Long to Practise Each Step
If a recording has 3 steps, follow and chant Step 1 for 4 days, then move to Step 2 for the next 4 days, and finally Step 3 for the last 4 days. If a recording has 2 steps, follow each step for 6 days each. Take your time with each step before moving forward — fluency comes with repetition.
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Advancing to Tiruve
Once you are confident of fluency, you may proceed to tiruve. For Vedas, count 10 sentences and chant them 5 times continuously before moving to the next 10 sentences — repeat this for a minimum of 3 days. For Divya Prabandha, each paashuram should be repeated 5 times continuously before moving to the next, again for 3 days. This completes the learning cycle for that portion in 15 days.
Pronunciation and the Six Vedangas
There are six auxiliary disciplines of the Vedas known as Vedangas — Shiksha, Chandas, Vyakarana, Niruktha, Kalpa, and Jyothisha. Of these, Shiksha (phonetics and pronunciation) is especially important. It governs accent, stress, melody, and the rules of euphonic combination during recitation, ensuring that group chanting is effective, precise, and authentic.
Dress Code and Tradition
Accepted dress codes should be followed during Vedic recitation. Married men are advised to wear Kachchapancha and Uttariya, while Brahmacharis should wear Datti Panche and Uttariya. The appropriate lanchana should be applied on the forehead according to one's tradition. Observing these customs is a mark of respect for our ancient heritage and helps preserve the sanctity of Vedic practice.