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    This document provides a pronunciation guide for chanting Vedic hymns in Sanskrit. It explains that the correct recital of Vedic mantras requires accurate pronunciation of each syllable, proper duration of chanting, and the right intonation. It then outlines the four main intonations used - Swarita (high pitch), Anudatta (low pitch), Deerga Swarita (double accented), and Udatta. Examples are given of words written in the Vedic script to demonstrate how to distinguish the intonations when chanting. The purpose is to ensure learners can chant the mantras without altering the pronunciation or intonation.

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    This document provides a pronunciation guide for chanting Vedic hymns in Sanskrit. It explains that the correct recital of Vedic mantras requires accurate pronunciation of each syllable, proper duration of chanting, and the right intonation. It then outlines the four main intonations used - Swarita (high pitch), Anudatta (low pitch), Deerga Swarita (double accented), and Udatta. Examples are given of words written in the Vedic script to demonstrate how to distinguish the intonations when chanting. The purpose is to ensure learners can chant the mantras without altering the pronunciation or intonation.

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    This document provides a pronunciation guide for chanting Vedic hymns in Sanskrit. It explains that the correct recital of Vedic mantras requires accurate pronunciation of each syllable, proper duration of chanting, and the right intonation. It then outlines the four main intonations used - Swarita (high pitch), Anudatta (low pitch), Deerga Swarita (double accented), and Udatta. Examples are given of words written in the Vedic script to demonstrate how to distinguish the intonations when chanting. The purpose is to ensure learners can chant the mantras without altering the pronunciation or intonation.

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    This document provides a pronunciation guide for chanting Vedic hymns in Sanskrit. It explains that the correct recital of Vedic mantras requires accurate pronunciation of each syllable, proper duration of chanting, and the right intonation. It then outlines the four main intonations used - Swarita (high pitch), Anudatta (low pitch), Deerga Swarita (double accented), and Udatta. Examples are given of words written in the Vedic script to demonstrate how to distinguish the intonations when chanting. The purpose is to ensure learners can chant the mantras without altering the pronunciation or intonation.

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    The passage discusses the correct pronunciation, duration, and intonation of chanting Vedic hymns.

    The four types of intonations mentioned are SWARITA, ANUDATTA, DEERGA SWARITA, and UDATTA.

    SWARITA is a high-pitched intonation while ANUDATTA is a low-pitched intonation. SWARITA is written on the top line of the script while ANUDATTA is written on the bottom line.

     

    Pronunciation Guide 
     

    Srî Gurubyô Namaha

    This is an attempt to make the Vedas reachable to those who are not familiar with
    the Sanskrit script. Here you will learn how to chant Vedic hymns the right way.
    Though the English Vedic Script provided to the learner and the teaching method
    would be unique, the chief purpose of this method ensures that not even a syllable
    of a mantra or the intonation is altered to the slightest extent.

    The recital of Vedas yield maximum benefit only when it is marked by:
     The correct pronunciation of each syllable (Akshara Shuddhi)
     The right duration of chanting each syllable (Mâtra Shuddhi)
     The proper intonation for each syllable (Swara Shuddhi)

    PRONUNCIATION
    Here you will learn how to pronounce each syllable (Vedic words as per Sanskrit
    Devanâgiri Text) the right way. The variation of English alphabets used to
    correspond to that of Sanskrit is given below:
    a (as in up)          â (as in father)  
    i (as in fill)          î  (as in feel) 
    u (as in full)          û  (as in cool) 
    R’ (as in true)        ai (as in I) 
    o (as in go)          ô  (as in oral)  

    ka (as in Come)        pa  (as in pin)
    kha (as in khaki, luck)      pha (as in fun)  
    ga (as in good)        ba  (as in big)
    gha (as in aghast)        bha (as in abhor) 

     
    ta  (as in path)        ta  (as in true) 
    tha (as in thud)         tha (as in putting)  
    da  (as in then)        da  (as in drum)
    dha (emphasize on da)    dha (as in ladder) 
                  Note: ‘t’ and ‘d’ in the above column are in italics 

    S’a (as in shop)  Sha (as in wish) Sa (as in sing)    


    INTONATION

    Render the Vedas with care else their meaning would get distorted. The beauty
    and efficacy of chanting Vedas lie in giving the right intonation (the proper pitch)
    for each syllable. For the convenience of learners, the English script is written
    separating each Sanskrit line into three lines as per the intonation. Also, take note
    that each word begins with a ‘capital’ letter. So now let’s learn more about these
    intonations. Basically there are four kinds of intonations.
    First, SWARITA (high-pitched intonation) written on the top line in the script.
    pa
    Find the “pa” written on the top line  na tig’m Havâmahê  and notice the
    Ga
    difference in the pitch.

    Second, ANUDATTA (low-pitched intonation) written on the bottom line in the


    pa
    script. Find the “Ga” and “Ka” written on the bottom line in  na tig’m 
    Ga

    Havâmahê  vim Notice the difference in the pitch and hear how the pitch is
    Ka
    lowered.

     
    Third, DEERGA SWARITA (double accented intonation), that usually comes
    together (on the middle-line followed by the same syllable on the top-line).

    â ô â
    nânâ m Tvâ Tannô Brahmah Tamîs’â m
    Ga na
    Listen to the two distinct levels of pitch accommodated by a longer duration in the
    above examples.

    Fourth, UDATTA, which does not have any of the above intonations attached to
    the syllable and they are represented in the ‘middle’ line of the script. For example,
    look and listen to the word “S’ân” in

    ti
    Ôm S’ân h S’ân h S’ân hi || 
    ti ti

    We pray that the purpose will be fulfilled and this method of learning will succeed
    in encouraging every aspirant to the Vedic Mantras with more enthusiasm,
    convenience and confidence.
     

    Anugraha – The Divine Grace [Veda eLearning]    Editors: Ranga & Ranga 

    For learning to chant the Vedic Hymns, write to [email protected] 

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