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Shloka
A working repertoire of shlokas, learnt by ear and understood, not merely repeated.
- Two classes
- every week
- 45 minutes
- live, each class
- First class
- free
What Shloka is
Shlokas are how this tradition has always travelled: short, metrical, and built to be remembered. Learners build a repertoire they can actually use, at home, at a puja, or on a morning when something needs steadying.
Sound carried carefully is one way a family keeps its memory.
What they will learn
- A repertoire of shlokas for morning, study, meals and festivals
- Correct pronunciation, with attention to the sounds English does not have
- The meaning of every shloka learnt, in the learner's own words
- How the metre works, and why it makes verses easy to remember
What the benefits are
- Memory and listening sharpened by learning through the ear
- Confidence to recite in front of family without prompting
- A calmer start to the day, and a habit that costs five minutes
How the 45 minutes run
- Call and response until the sound settles
- Word by word meaning, then the whole verse again
- Where the shloka is used, and when it is traditionally said
- A short daily recitation between classes
What they still have in twenty years
A repertoire they will still be able to recite fifty years from now, because it was learnt by ear rather than read, and with it the ability to lead a recitation at their own family's gatherings.
Batches by age
Anyone can join this class
4 to 6years
Learning by ear, through story and repetition
6 to 10years
Sound and meaning together, with reading begun
10 to 15years
Text, grammar and discussion in full
Adults join dedicated batches. Tell us the learner's age when you book and we will place them in the right group.
When it runs
- Free 30-min demo · Sunday
- Morning 7am, 9am · Evening 5pm, 7pm
- Classes · Saturday & Sunday
- Morning 8am · Evening 7pm
Times are IST. Tell us your time zone and we will place you in the batch that lands at a sensible local hour.
Shloka for families outside India
Learners join this class from 22 countries. Pick yours to see what time our batches land where you are.
Questions about Shloka
Who can join Shloka?
Anyone. Batches run at 4 to 6, 6 to 10 and 10 to 15, and adults have batches of their own, so a learner is placed by age rather than turned away by it. No prior knowledge is assumed: most learners start from nothing.
Is Shloka taught live?
Live, always, in a small batch with the camera on. A recording cannot hear a mistake and correct it, and that correction is most of what you are paying for.
When does Shloka run?
Saturday & Sunday, mornings at 8am and evenings at 7pm IST. We schedule around the learner's time zone rather than around Indian hours, so tell us where you are and we will place you in a batch that lands at a sensible local hour.
What will my child actually be able to do?
A repertoire of shlokas for morning, study, meals and festivals; Correct pronunciation, with attention to the sounds English does not have; The meaning of every shloka learnt, in the learner's own words. Beyond the syllabus: A repertoire they will still be able to recite fifty years from now, because it was learnt by ear rather than read, and with it the ability to lead a recitation at their own family's gatherings.
What does Shloka cost?
Fees depend on the batch and how often it meets. Message us on WhatsApp for the current fee list. The 30-minute trial class is free, with no payment details taken.
Try Shloka free
Leave your details and we will find a batch that fits the learner's age and your time zone. Or message us on WhatsApp at +91 91803 77502.
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Still deciding about Shloka?
Message us with the learner's age and what interests them. We will tell you honestly whether this is the right class to start with.
Or call +91 91803 77502 · Mon to Sat, 9am to 8pm IST
Not sure which class?
Tell us the learner's age and what they enjoy and we will suggest one to start with. Most families begin with a single class and add a second later.