On Meter
Why Shloka and Chhandas matter
Meter is the breath of the verse. A note on how classical chhandas shape the way a stotram is felt, not just heard.
Insights
Notes from the library
Quiet essays on stotrams, scripture, music and iconography — companions to listening.
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On Pronunciation
The vowels we have forgotten
Sanskrit's elongated vowels carry meaning. A short essay on why careful pronunciation is itself an act of devotion.
On Iconography
Reading a deity's hands
Each mudra is a sentence. A primer on how to look at devotional artwork with patience and recognition.