Saundarya Lahari Part 4

Verses 34 to 41

Saundarya Lahari is a devotional masterpiece of one hundred hymns composed by Sri Adi Sankaracharya. More than a literary work, it is a living doorway into shakti-centered devotion and inner transformation. This webinar gently opens that doorway, guiding seekers into the heart of the text through a careful study of its two complementary parts — the Ananda Lahari (verses 1–41) and the Saundarya Lahari (verses 42–100) — so that devotional feeling (shraddha) and contemplative practice may grow together.

The Ananda Lahari (Wave of Bliss) reveals the dynamic, energetic aspect of Brahman as Shakti. In these verses Adi Sankara maps the inner practices, meditative attitudes and subtle powers that prepare the seeker’s heart for direct experience. Studying this section equips the aspirant with a framework for inward enquiry and devotional receptivity.

The second section, the Saundarya Lahari (Wave of Beauty), unfolds a magnificent celebration of the Divine Mother’s charming and auspicious form. Composed in the shikharini metre, these hymns praise the outer and inner beauty of the Goddess while simultaneously supplying practical mantras, yantra references and meditative imagery used in traditional sadhana. Together the two parts move the devotee from contemplative preparedness into the joyful surrender of worship.

Swami Sharadananda Sarasvati, will illuminate the essence of selected verses, explicate their meaning in plain devotional language, and show how these timeless hymns can be applied in daily life to awaken bhakti, concentration and inner wellbeing.

Part 4 of this Webinar is complete in itself. However if you would like to listen/register to the earlier parts you can register from the links below.

Saundarya Lahari Part 1

Saundarya Lahari Part 2

Saundarya Lahari Part 3

Schedule & Details

Dates: 24 January to 1 March,2026
Time: Every Saturday and Sunday | 7:00 – 8:00   PM IST
Language: English
Webinar Fees: ₹ 2000 US$ 50
Mode: Online via Zoom

Webinar Format

• 12 Online sessions
• The sessions will be streamed on Zoom. Those who miss the online session can listen to the recordings available in the dashboard.
• Recordings will be available in the dashboard for a period of 6 months post the completion of the webinar.

Prerequisite

• Availability of a computer with audio -video internet conferencing facility.
• Access to Zoom

Referral Book

PDF copy of the verses will be made available to the registered participants

Facilitator

Swami Sharadananda Sarasvati is a polyglot with expertise in Sanskrit, Indian Philosophy (Yoga & Advaita Vedanta) with an in-depth understanding of ritualistic and cultural traditions. With a postgraduate degree in Advaita Vedanta, Swamiji combines the best of Gurukula learning with academic excellence.

To know more about Swami Sharadananda, please click here.

Contact Details

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