Mantra, Dreams, and Omens
Traditional Vedic Teachings
with Pt. Sanjay Rath

SUMMER 2007 RETREAT
August 17-21, 2010
at the Land of Medicine Buddha Retreat Center
near Santa Cruz, California, USA

Pt. Rath is a world renowned teacher of Vedic Astrology from a traditional ancient lineage of Orissa, India. He is a brilliant and compassionate teacher who has both the depth of the ancient knowledge along with the ability to communicate it to the modern mind.

Experience in Vedic Astrology is not required for this spiritually oriented workshop. Please join us for deep learning in these fascinating topics. The teachings that will be given are rarely available outside of family lineages in India.

Sounds - Understanding the root sounds of creation

1. Mantraabhidhānam - creation of form from root sounds, description of these forms. You too were created from a sound. Know that primal sound that gives you your physical form and how your body is protected by the devata of the sound.

2. Ekākśarakośa - the devata behind the monosyllable sounds. Know what impels you to achieve your life's goal, what symbols and forms guide your intellect to self-realization.

3. Bījanighaňŧu - the seed syllables that beckon the forces of nature from the very roots of creation. They hold the secrets of transformation, the power of direction and command all resources.

Dreams (Svapna śastra, Oneirology)

Five levels of the mind, their functioning; Implication of images that constitute dreams. Remedial mantras to overcome the ill effects of bad dreams.

Omen

The language of nature. Developing sensitivity to the world around us. People and animal omens. Omens of the dead. Remedial mantras to prevent mishaps.

If you cannot attend, this program will also be available as a distance learning module.