Amritabhaasha: Learn Bhajan Lyrics
Understand five of Amma's Malayalam bhajans in depth. Learn the lyrics with a focus on meaning, pronunciation and grammar. Includes live sessions, prasad recipes, Swami satsangs and cultural lessons on the stories and traditions connected with Amma, Ganesha, Shiva, Krishna and Devi.
This course takes you through five of Amma’s bhajans in Malayalam, helping you learn and understand the lyrics focusing on meaning, pronunciation, and grammar. We will also explore the various stories and traditions connected with Amma and deities like Ganesha, Shiva, Krishna, Devi along with their spiritual significance and symbolism.
We offer two live video classes for each lesson over Zoom, the first one on culture and the second on language. There are two time choices, one convenient for USA and one for Internationals.
Deepen Your Bhajan Sadhana
Open for enrollment. The language of your heart is love.
The sanctity and beauty of Amma’s divine, blissful singing is a bridge that helps us cross over to God’s world. Inspired by Amma’s singing, we have created
this course, which teaches you the lyrics and their meaning of five of Amma’s Malayalam bhajans. We will learn each word of the bhajan, its meaning,
pronunciation, and important grammar points. There is a listen and repeat segment, along with a karaoke
track, to support you as you practice.
And so much more! Join us on this journey to learn the infinite depth and dimensions of Amma’s Malayalam bhajans, and also have fun learning many rich traditions.
What Amritabhaasha Students Are Saying
I feel Amma's presence
To me, this course is far beyond words. It is part of my sadhana, my commitment and craving for God. I feel Amma's presence. The very first video class I watched, I suddenly cried. Amma finds different ways to reach us according to our preferences and abilities. In a few months or years, I may forget some vocabulary, but my heart will be more fulfilled and free.
Grounded in Amma's teachings
I have enjoyed learning Malayalam with Amritapushpa and my class cohorts, as the course content is grounded in Amma's teachings. During these difficult times, it has brought us closer to Amma. Thank you for this opportunity.
Love and compassion
The Amritabhaasha Malayalam class takes you straight to the core of Amma's teachings of love and compassion. Amritapushpa is an excellent teacher who is able to present this vast ocean of Malayalam in a playful way. After a few classes I was able to understand the basic structure of sentences and keywords which instantly made me feel much more connected to Amma. I felt that the meaning of her teachings sunk deep into my memory.
It was so much fun!
The Amritabhaasha class was very, very good. I learned so much about Malayalam in only a few short weeks. I am sure any of the students would recommend it. It was so much fun! It reinforces spiritual teachings and allows you to "play" with Amma. It is a sadhana in its own right.
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 also teaches the Amritabhaasha: Part 1 and Part 2 courses in Amrita Virtual Academy.
Live Session Schedule*
Please choose whatever time suits you best.
Live Sessions are conducted regularly over Zoom as interactive video conference calls.
Calls are conducted live on Sunday afternoon and Monday morning from Amritapuri.
General Timings
USA: Sunday evening
INTL - Asia: Sunday afternoon
INTL - Europe: Sunday late morning
INTL - Australia: Sunday evening
*Recordings will be posted to the platform if you cannot attend live. Times are listed in India Standard Time (IST). Click on "Click here for your local time" to see this converted. Please note in the first three weeks, Europe and USA change their clocks for Autumn. The timings may change in your home location. Please use the links provided to help you find the right time. Schedule is tentative and subject to change due to unpredictable factors during the pandemic.
Class |
Date (IST) | Time (IST) | Local Time |
1. USA |
Mon, Oct 25 | 6:30 - 8 am | |
1. INTL |
Sun, Oct 24 |
13:00 - 14:30 | |
2. USA |
Mon, Nov 1 | 6:30 - 8 am |
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2. INTL |
Sun, Oct 31 |
13:00 - 14:30 |
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3. USA |
Mon, Nov 8 | 6:30 - 8 am |
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3 INTL |
Sun, Nov 7 |
13:00 - 14:30 |
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4. USA |
Mon, Nov 15 | 6:30 - 8 am |
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4. INTL |
Sun, Nov 14 |
13:00 - 14:30 |
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5. USA |
Mon, Nov 22 |
6:30 - 8 am | |
| 5. INTL | Sun, Nov 21 |
13:00 - 14:30 |
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| 6. USA | Mon, Dec 6 | 6:30 - 8 am |
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| 6. INTL | Sun, Dec 5 |
13:00 - 14:30 |
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| 7. USA | Mon, Dec 13 | 6:30 - 8 am |
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| 7. INTL | Sun, Dec 12 |
13:00 - 14:30 |
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| 8. USA | Mon, Dec 20 | 6:30 - 8 am |
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| 8. INTL | Sun, Dec 19 |
13:00 - 14:30 |
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| 9. USA | Mon, Jan 10 | 6:30 - 8 am |
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| 9. INTL | Sun, Jan 9 |
13:00 - 14:30 |
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| 10. USA | Mon, Jan 24 | 6:30 - 8 am |
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| 10. INTL | Sun, Jan 23 |
13:00 - 14:30 |
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| Final Class | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Course curriculum
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1
Welcome & Orientation
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Invocation Prayer
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Welcome & Important Information
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Introduction to Amritabhaasha Bhajan Lyrics
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How to Study - A Message from the Instructor
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Tips for Studying
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2
Lesson 1: Amma - Learn the Bhajan "Ammaye Kandu Nyan"
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Video 1 (Introduction to Lesson 1 - Amma)
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Video 2 (Satsang by Swami Shantamritananda Puri)
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Cultural Lesson - Video Lecture
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Slides 1
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Video 3 (Amma's Beginnings)
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Slides 2
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Video 4 (Fun with Amma)
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Slides 3
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Video 5 (Creator Serving Creation)
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Video 6 (Making Parippu Vada)
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Video 7 (Amma singing Ammaye Kandu Nyan)
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Lesson Worksheets
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Parippu Vada Recipe
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Language Lesson - Video Lecture
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Closing Prayers for World Peace
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