Amritabhaasha - Learn Malayalam!
A Dialogue with Amma & Devi Bhajan Lyrics
Self-paced with live sessions
Start the course with a dialogue with Amma! You tell Amma that you are learning Malayalam bhajan lyrics, and she is so happy! Then, understand the lyrics and imbibe the spiritual teachings of four of Amma’s Malayalam bhajans based on four different forms of the Divine Goddess.
Learn the lyrics with a focus on meaning, pronunciation and grammar, through interactive Zoom classes focused on both Malayalam and spiritual principles. Enjoy satsangs with disciples and cultural lessons on stories and traditions connected to Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati and Kali.
This course consists of a dialogue with Amma and the study of four of Amma’s bhajans in Malayalam. Students will be able to learn and understand the lyrics focusing on meaning, pronunciation, and grammar. We will also explore the various stories and traditions connected with Amma and the goddesses Durga, Kali, Lakshmi and Saraswati, along with their spiritual significance and symbolism.
We offer two live video classes for each lesson over Zoom, the first on culture and spiritual principles, and the second on the Malayalam lyrics. There are two time choices, one convenient for the USA and one for EU, AUS & ASIA-PAC.
Deepen Your Bhajan Sadhana
With Amma’s blessings, we hope to send you some of the sweetness of Amma’s Love and Wisdom.
Amma’s bhajans are a treasure trove of spiritual wisdom. They not only help the devotee develop Bhakti or longing for God, but also encapsulate the scriptural teachings on God, devotion, the nature of the world, life and liberation. To sing a bhajan from the heart is to pray, to commune, to invoke the divine. Amma says when you sing a bhajan knowing the meaning of each word, you can sing with enjoyment. Your spiritual practice is incredibly enhanced. Inspired by Amma’s ethereal singing, this course attempts to help you understand the infinite beauty and significance of Amma’s Malayalam bhajans.
What Amritabhaasha Students Are Saying
Connecting with Amma
My favorite part was the teacher's energy. Whatever she would teach I would join, because she makes it interesting and sweet. Through everything she connects us with Amma, and I am more than grateful for that. Big thanks to all the crew and the most to the great teacher.
Love and Grace
Thank you for letting Amma work through you all in such a wonderful way. It all feels very personal, and I would have never thought this possible with online lessons. Amma is really with us and showering Her Love and Grace upon us during the whole of the course.
Understanding on a New Level
It was very interesting to hear more deeply about the different deities—many new things came up. Quite new emotions came up when singing bhajans and the deities could be understood on a new level. To learn Malayalam this way was very good.
A Happy Camper!!!
The course (with Amma, of course) seemed to infuse my day, inform my thought patterns, inspire my desires, instruct my actions.... and just made me a happy camper!!! I love you all!
Syllabus for Self-Paced Lesson Materials
This course is divided into five lessons. Each lesson contains a thematic unit and two live sessions. After the second live session of a particular unit, the next lesson's self-paced materials will become available. Lessons are posted to your dashboard in the "Amritabhaasha: Learn Devi Bhajan Lyrics" learning track.
| Lesson | Date Accessible |
| Orientation Materials | Mon, Oct 17 |
| 1. Dialogue with Amma | Mon, Oct 17 |
| 2. Durga | Mon, Nov 7 |
| 3. Lakshmi | Mon, Nov 21 |
| 4. Saraswati | Mon, Dec 19 |
| 5. Kali | Mon, Jan 23 |
Live Session Schedule*
Please choose the time that suits you best.
Live Sessions are conducted over Zoom as interactive video conference calls. Group 1 timings are generally suitable for the USA and Americas. Group 2 timings are generally suitable for Europe, Asia & Australia. Group 2 is abbreviated as EU - ASIA - AUS.
Calls are conducted live from Amritapuri on Friday morning (Group 1), and Saturday afternoon (Group 2).
General Timings
Group 1 - USA: Thursday evening
Group 2 - Asia: Saturday afternoon
Group 2 - Europe: Saturday late morning
Group 2 - Australia: Saturday evening
Recordings will be posted to the platform if you cannot attend live. Times are listed in India Standard Time (IST). Click on "Find your local time" to see this IST converted to your local time zone.
Please note in the first few weeks of class, Europe and USA change their clocks for Autumn. The timings may change in your home location. Please use the links provided to help find the right time.
*Schedule may be prone to changing
Group 1: USA
(scroll down for Group 2: EU - ASIA - AUS)
| Topic | Date | Time (IST) | Local Time |
| Orientation | Oct 21 | 6:30 - 7:30am | Local time |
| Amma - Cultural | Oct 28 | 6:30 - 8am | |
| Amma - Language | Nov 4 | 6:30 - 8am |
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| Durga - Cultural | Nov 11 | 6:30 - 8am |
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| Durga - Language | Nov 18 | 6:30 - 8am |
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| Lakshmi - Cultural | Dec 9 |
6:30 - 8am | |
| Lakshmi - Language | Dec 16 | 6:30 - 8am | Local time |
| Saraswati - Cultural | Jan 13 | 6:30 - 8am |
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| Saraswati - Language | Jan 20 | 6:30 - 8am |
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| Kali - Cultural | Feb 17 | 6:30 - 8am |
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| Kali - Language | Feb 24 | 6:30 - 8am |
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| Closing Ceremony | Mar 11 | 9-10pm | Local time |
Group 2: EU - ASIA - AUS
| Topic | Date | Time (IST) | Local Time |
| Orientation | Oct 22 | 14:30 - 15:30 | Local time |
| Amma - Cultural | Oct 29 |
12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Amma - Language | Nov 5 |
12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Durga - Cultural | Nov 12 |
12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Durga - Language | Nov 19 |
12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Lakshmi - Cultural | Dec 10 |
12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Lakshmi - Language | Dec 17 |
12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Saraswati - Cultural | Jan 14 |
12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Saraswati - Language | Jan 21 |
12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Kali - Cultural | Feb 11 |
12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Kali - Language | Feb 18 |
12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Closing Ceremony | Mar 11 | 21:00 - 22:00 | Local time |
Meet Your Instructor
Amritapushpa N.
Amritapushpa is a native Malayalam speaker who speaks multiple languages. She volunteers her time and experience in service to Amma and her devotees, and teaches the Amritabhaasha Malayalam courses at Amrita Virtual Academy.
