Kardama’s Way: Resetting Destiny with Sri Sukta Mantra 11

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Kardama’s Way: Resetting Destiny with Sri Sukta Mantra 11

Advanced Studies of Sri Sukta

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Kardama’s Way: Resetting Destiny with Sri Sukta Mantra 11

Advanced Studies of Sri Sukta
April 28—May 9, 2025

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“As we sow, so shall we reap” is the guiding principle of what we call fateIn other words, we are a product of our destiny, and our destiny is a product of our past actions. When, where, and how we are born is the work of our destiny. Socio-economic and family circumstances that refuse to change their position are a reflection of destiny’s mysterious nature. All aspects of destiny are rooted in our past actions, and are a manifestation of the wheel of karma.

Resetting the course of destiny simply means reversing the wheel of karma, which, in normal circumstances, is a daunting task. Those who accomplish this task are siddha masters, and Sage Kardama is one of those siddha masters. As scriptures testify, Kardama embodies the power that rules over the forces of destiny, and he is the heart of mantra eleven of Sri Sukta. By discovering our connection with Kardama, we become connected with the soul of this mantra.

According to the scriptures, Kardama is Prajapati, the progenitor. He is the keeper of the seeds of the past, preserver of our DNA, and the locus for our ancestors. He moistens the soil of our soul through his presence, hence the name Kardama, literally “wet soil” or “mud.” He is the seer as well as the seeing power of Sri Sukta in general, and the eleventh mantra of Sri Sukta in particular.

At a practical level, we apply the eleventh mantra to heal our past, to heal the deeds of our ancestors, and to heal the wounds of the natural world. It is for preventing the past from passing on its afflictions to future generations. Exactly how to practice this mantra to achieve this goal is the pivotal theme of this program.

All sessions are hosted live over Zoom from 7:00—8:30 pm Eastern Time. Recordings will be available for replay with lifetime access.

Specific dates for each session to be announced shortly

  • Session 1 – The Family Tree of Kardama
  • Session 2 – Kardama as Seen through the Lens of Sri Sukta
  • Session 3 – The Essence of Dharma Contained in Mantra Eleven
  • Session 4 – Helping the Past Heal and Bestow its Generosity on the Present — Kardama’s Way
  • Session 5 – Serving the Sages and What They Stand For — Kardama’s Way 
  • Session 6 – Serving Nature’s Forces and What They Stand For — Kardama’s Way
  • Session 7 – Invoking the Forces of Inner Healing and Protection — Rudra Yaga
  • Session 8 – Invoking the Forces of Inner Prosperity and Nourishment — Pushti Yaga
  • Session 9 – Q&A Session

Pre-requisites

Required:

Recommended:

  • Complete Sri Sukta Sadhana Stage 1

Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD

Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD, is a modern-day master and living link in the unbroken Himalayan Tradition. He is the successor to Sri Swami Rama of the Himalayas, and the spiritual head of the Himalayan Institute. As the author of numerous books, including his autobiography Touched by Fire: The Ongoing Journey of a Spiritual...
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April 28—May 9, 2025
Duration
12 days, 11 nights

$379 per person + accommodations

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Monday, April 28, 2025Friday, May 9, 2025
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$379 per person + accommodations
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