Kambaramayanam - Bala kandam

Kamba Ramayanam, also known as Ramavataram, is a 12th-century Tamil epic poem composed by the poet Kambar. It is a retelling of the Sanskrit Ramayana by Valmiki, but Kambar’s version is renowned for its poetic brilliance, cultural depth, and spiritual insights unique to Tamil literature.

Divine Portrayal of Rama: Kambar emphasizes Rama’s divinity, portraying him consistently as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, aligning with the Bhakti movement’s devotional themes.

Poetic Excellence: The epic is celebrated for its intricate use of Tamil poetic forms, rich metaphors, and emotional depth, making it a cornerstone of Tamil literature.

Cultural Integration: Kambar weaves Tamil cultural elements and folklore into the narrative, providing a localized flavor to the universal story.

Bala Kandam sets the stage for Rama’s divine life—covering his birth, growth, early heroic acts, and marriage to Sita. Kambar amplifies emotional and devotional elements, introduces fresh poetic scenes, and stretches childhood moments with deep artistry.

Swami Shashvatandandaji through this webinar and his in-depth vedantic style immerses everyone revel in Rama who is none other than the Goal of Life.

Webinar Highlights

• A poetic brilliance which is meant to invoke emotional, cultural and spiritual transformation
• Love for Lord Rama
• Joy of revelling in Rama
• Glory of Lord Rama

Webinar Format

• 15 Sessions
• The sessions will be streamed on Zoom. Those who miss the online session can listen to the recordings available in the dashboard.

Schedule

Dates: 15 July to 14 August 2025
Timings: 7:00 to 8:00 AM IST
Frequency: Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 
Language: Tamil
Fees: ₹ 1000, US$25 
Prerequisite: Access to Zoom 

About the Facilitator

Swami Shashvatananda is a dedicated disciple of Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda. He was initiated into the sacred order of Sannyasa by Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda. Swamiji began his service with Chinmaya Mission at Tiruchengode where he served from 2003 to 2006. He then served at Chinmaya International Foundation from 2006 to 2016, where he coordinated the Vedanta Home Study Courses and contributed to several significant projects such as Sukti Sudha, Brahmasutra, and the Upanishad Ganga television series, under the mentorship of Swami Advayananda.

To know more about Swamiji please click here.

Contact Details

For further information or clarification:
Phone: +91 92077 11467
Email: cifwebinars@chinfo.org