Vedic Ritual Specialist — Shrauta & Smarta Traditions
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Codify, document, and standardize classical Vedic ritual protocols, Agamic procedures, and yajna specifications.
01About SattvaLok
SattvaLok is a mission-driven technology platform dedicated to bridging the depth of timeless Sanatan wisdom, Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), and cultural heritage with modern digital architecture. Unlike conventional content portals or superficial aggregators, SattvaLok builds high-integrity knowledge engines, research-backed digital archives, and responsible AI-powered discovery platforms. We adhere to rigorous standards of textual authenticity, epigraphical accuracy, and cultural nuance. Our interdisciplinary team unites software engineers, AI/RAG researchers, Vedic scholars, Sanskritists, and creative storytellers to create digital experiences that are trustworthy, inspiring, and globally accessible.
02About the Opportunity
The precision of Vedic rituals relies on meticulous geometric altar designs (Shulba Sutras), exact sacrificial woods (Samidhas), precise offerings (Havis), and metered chanting. As a Vedic Ritual Specialist at SattvaLok, you will establish the authoritative master standards for all rituals conducted or cataloged on our platform. You will translate classical Prayoga manuals (Baudhayana, Apastamba, Ashvalayana, Paraskara), document Agamic temple rituals, and ensure that our digital step-by-step guides reflect unimpeachable scriptural accuracy.
03Responsibilities & Scope of Contribution
- →Codify comprehensive ritual manuals (Prayoga guides) detailing step-by-step actions, mantras, and mudras.
- →Specify authentic ingredients, botanical offerings, and fire pit geometries (Kundas) for various yajnas.
- →Review and audit ceremony workflows to ensure compliance with classical Dharma Shastras and Grihya Sutras.
- →Collaborate with visual teams to create instructional diagrams, audio guides, and video references for priests and devotees.
- →Conduct masterclasses and quality audits for our verified Purohit network.
- →Resolve complex ritual queries regarding expiations (Prayashchitta), replacements, and regional variations.
04Qualifications & Required Skills
Required Qualifications
- ✓Advanced mastery of Vedic Karma Kanda and Grihya/Shrauta Sutras.
- ✓Reading fluency in classical Sanskrit ritual texts and Prayoga treatises.
- ✓Demonstrated experience training priests or authoring ritual guidelines.
- ✓Academic rigor paired with profound respect for lived spiritual traditions.
Key Skills & Technologies
Preferred / Desirable Skills
- ★Traditional credentials (Salakshana Ghanapathi, Dikshitar, or Karma Kanda Acharya).
- ★Knowledge of Agamic temple procedures (Vaishnava, Shaiva, or Shakta Agamas).
- ★Published books or articles on Vedic rituals.
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06Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this role remote?
Yes, primary research, rule codification, and curriculum development are conducted remotely.
Q: What is the relationship between this role and platform priests?
You will serve on the academic and standards council, defining the ritual rubrics and vetting the knowledge base that priests and devotees reference.
Q: Does SattvaLok document temple rituals as well as household rites?
Yes, we document both household samskaras (Grihya) and public temple festivals (Agama/Shrauta).
Q: Can this position be part-time?
Yes, we welcome senior Shastris for part-time advisory and editorial fellowships.
Q: What is the expected research deliverable?
Deliverables include standardized digital Prayoga manuals, mantra pronunciation guides, and quality evaluation matrices.
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