Random Devimandir Podcasts

Swami Satyananda Saraswati of DeviMandir,Napa provided these free audio classes explaining his Beginner’s Shiva Puja book (also available as iPad App named ‘Shiva Puja’). In this Podcast, Swamiji explains his book in four sessions with each session ending on Questions and Answers from online viewers during the Live event occured at 6 pm from 26th to 30th Aug 2013. You can hear Shree Maa interjecting occasionally shedding more light on the topic. This Book/App is a perfect place to begin your practice of yogic worship. Lord Shiva is the Consciousness of Infinite Goodness, and his five letter mantra makes His puja an excellent starting point for first time Sanskrit chanters. Pu means merit and Ja means to give birth. Puja is that which gives birth to merit, and in our tradition the highest merit is the privilege to sit in the presence of God. Puja is an ancient system of worship designed to guide the mind to this experience. This book contains all the elements for a proper puja, including Shiva’s meditation, mantras for the articles of worship, His one hundred and eight names, arati, and the Shiva Calisa. All mantras are presented with the original Sanskrit, Roman transliteration, and English translation. Also included is a guide to Sanskrit pronunciation. For more info about this book, please visit http://www.shreemaa.org/ways-to-worship-pages/shiva/shiva-puja-beginner-book/

Categories: Religion & Spirituality

Tags: devimandir, maa, satyananda, shiva, shree, shreemaa, swamiji

Swami Satyananda Saraswati of DeviMandir provided these free audio classes explaining his Beginner’s Durga Puja book (also available as iPad App named ‘Durga Puja’) About this Podcast: Swamiji will take us through an ancient system of worship for Her, with complete instructions on what to do, when, and why. These are two sessions with each session ending on Questions and Answers from online viewers during the Live event occured at 6 pm from Sep 12th to Sep 13th 2013. You can hear Shree Maa interjecting occasianally adding more humor and wisdom. About the Book/App: This is the place to start if you want to understand the worship of the Divine Mother! This Durga Puja is an introduction to worship of Goddess Durga, She Who Removes All Difficulties. Shree Maa explains that when we worship Mother Durga, and repeat Her mantra, our egotism and attitude of possessiveness (“I” and “mine”) dissolve into bliss of Divine Union. When we open to Durga’s infinite grace, She can fill our world completely. It includes original Sanskrit, Roman transliteration, and English translation For more info about this book, please visit http://www.shreemaa.org/ways-to-worship-pages/durga/durga-puja-beginner-book/ For HD quality videos of these Podcasts, please visit http://www.shreemaa.org/ways-to-worship-pages/durga/durga-puja-beginners-video-class/

Categories: Religion & Spirituality

Tags: chandi, devimandir, durga, satyananda, shree maa, shreemaa, swamiji

Chantings of Chandi Path (aka Durga Saptasathi, Devi Mahatyam), Sundara Kanda and Lakshmi Puja including Lakshmi Sahasranam by Swami Satyananda Saraswati and Shree Maa from Devi Mandir, Napa. This has been created in order to help devotees worldwide on how to chant these famous scriptures in a slow and clear manner. HD video classes of Chandi Path class can be found at: http://www.shreemaa.org/chandi-path-hi-res-class/

Categories: Religion & Spirituality

Tags: chandi, chanting, devimandir, Lakshmi, path, puja, ramacharitamanas, ramacharitamanasa, sahasranam, sahasranama, saptasathi, satyananda, shree maa, shreemaa, Sundarakanda, Sundarkanda, swamiji

Swami Satyananda Saraswati of DeviMandir provided these free audio classes explaining his Advanced Devi Gita book (also available as iPad App named ‘Devi Gita’) Devi Gita, which is composed of 12 chapters from the Srimad Devi Bhagavatam, is a treasure chest of devotional practices and attitudes which every devotee of the Divine Mother will want to learn and apply. The Devi Gita teaches a doctrine of holistic spirituality in which all forms of Yoga, such as action (karma yoga), wisdom (jnana yoga), devotion (bhakti yoga) and meditation (dhyana yoga), are united. Swami Satyananda Saraswati’s class on the Devi Gita provides a rare opportunity to become absorbed in His wisdom and His bhava (emotional attitude). .For more info about this book, please visit http://www.shreemaa.org/devi-gita-book/ .For HD quality videos of these Podcasts, please visit http://www.shreemaa.org/current-video-class-devi-gita-discussions/

Categories: Religion & Spirituality

Tags: devi, devimandir, gita, satyananda, shree maa, shreemaa, swamiji

Swami Satyananda Saraswati from DeviMandir provided these free audio classes explaining his widely acclaimed and monumental book ‘Chandi Path’ written more than 30 years ago. (also available as iPad App named ‘Chandi Path’) The name Chandi comes from the word “chand” which in Sanskrit means to tear apart. The spiritual meaning of Chandi is “She Who Tears Apart Thought”. The recitation of the Chandi Path is designed to guide the reader’s awareness into the presence of Chandi – the Divine Mother Herself – so that all conflict of mind may return to Peace. The Chandi Path comes from chapters 81 to 93 of the Markandeya Purana, one of the greatest spiritual treasures of Hindu spirituality. It is a universal epic which tells the story of how the Businessman and the King discover the Glory of the Goddess. HD video classes of this podcast are available at: http://www.shreemaa.org/chandi-path-hi-res-class/ For more info about this book, please visit http://www.shreemaa.org/ways-to-worship-pages/durga/chandi-path-book

Categories: Religion & Spirituality

Tags: chandi, devimandir, durga, satyananda, shree maa, shreemaa, swamiji

Swami Satyananda Saraswati of DeviMandir provided these free audio classes explaining his Advacned Shiva Puja and Yagna book (also available as iPad App named ‘Advanced Shiva Puja’) About this Podcast: Swamiji explains his book in 21 sessions with each session ending on Questions and Answers from online viewers during the Live event occured at 6 pm on Feb 2014. You can hear Shree Maa interjecting occasianally adding more humor and wisdom. This class is a must for all of the lovers of Lord Shiva. About the Book: Worshiping Lord Shiva helps you cultivate the qualities of infinite consciousness and freedom from attachment to the objects and relationships of this world. Swamiji will show us the path to Lord Shiva’s infinite compassion as he walks us through the methodology of the puja, from a beginners practice all the way to the advanced, which includes special knowledge about the fire ceremony. It includes the original Sanskrit, Roman transliteration, and English translation, as well as an article addressing Ashtanga Yoga and the 36 principles of Tantra philosophy. To purchase iPad App, please visit iTunes link https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/advanced-shiva-puja/id445222840 To know more about this book, please visit http://www.shreemaa.org/shiva-puja-and-advanced-yagna-book/ For HD quality videos of these Podcasts, please visit http://www.shreemaa.org/new-class-shiva-puja-yajna/

Categories: Religion & Spirituality

Tags: devimandir, lord shiva, mahadev, satyananda, shankar, shiva, shree maa, shreemaa, swamiji

Swami Satyananda from DeviMandir, Napa offers these free audio podcasts explaining his Intermediate-level Hanuman Puja book (also available as iPad app named ‘Hanuman Puja’) The Mind is like a monkey – constantly jumping from one desire to the next. Lord Hanuman is the divine monkey, ever devoted, ever performing loving service, so full of love and faith that nothing remains difficult for him. Your participation in this very special class with Shree Maa and Swami Satyananda Saraswati will merge you into the bhava of pure knowledge, endless love and unswerving devotion! Listen in as Swamiji instructs us on the worship of the blessed servant of Lord Ram and weaves together an orthodox system of complete pujas for Ganesha, Guru, and Navagraha, as well as Shiva, Durga, Vishnu and Rama. Don’t miss the Divine teachings of the Hanuman Chalisa, Bajaranga Bana, Sankata Mochan, Sankshipta Homa, and all the offerings. For more info about this book, please visit http://www.shreemaa.org/hanuman-puja-book/ For HD quality videos of these Podcasts, please visit http://www.shreemaa.org/hanuman-puja-video-class/

Categories: Religion & Spirituality

Tags: Bajaranga, chalisa, devimandir, hanuman, satyananda, shree maa, shreemaa, swamiji

Swami Satyananda Saraswati of DeviMandir provided these free audio classes explaining Guru Gita section of ShreeMaa Guru and Goddess book (also available as iPad App named ‘Shreemaa Guru and Goddess’) About this Podcast: Swamiji explains his book in 12 sessions with each session ending on Questions and Answers from online viewers during the Live event occured in July 2013. You can hear Shree Maa interjecting occasianally adding more humor and wisdom. About the Book: The Guru is not only a physical being, but also a reflection of divinity through a human body. This divinity is manifest through pure qualities and beautiful attributes. The Guru shows the example to follow and provides the inspiration which gives us the energy to proceed. How do we best serve the Guru? How do we act, behave, and show respect to the Guru? The Guru Gita is a scriptural text from the Skanda Purana that explains the Guru-Disciple relationship. It is an important scripture for all disciples to understand. For more info about this book, please visit http://www.shreemaa.org/shree-maa-the-guru-and-the-goddess-book/ For HD quality videos of these Podcasts, please visit http://www.shreemaa.org/guru-gita-class-july-2013/

Categories: Religion & Spirituality

Tags: devimandir, gita, guru, satyananda, shree maa, shreemaa, swamiji