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Tarpan Viddhi

Navaratri is preceded by Mahaloya, the Great Dissolution, when we dissolve all our attachments to the creation, and in this way dissolve creation itself. Our last act in the old creation is to express our appreciation to our ancestors for preparing such a wonderful path for us. Now we can worship without obstruction for the Festival of Nine Nights.

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Sadhus Don’t Wear Socks

The night is dark, cold and raining. A few devotees are lined up around Napeshwar with offerings of milk, yogurt, ghee and honey. This is no ordinary night, it is Maha Shivaratri.

No sooner has the experience started to sink in, who should arrive? None other than our very own Swamiji, Master Teacher, …read more

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Who is Swaha?

We’ve often heard revered Sadhus and Priests perform Yagya, ending each mantra with the word “Swaha.” We may have even heard it in documentaries, stories, or films depicting sacred rituals.

But have you ever wondered—Who is Swaha? And why do we say “Swaha” while making an offering into the sacred fire?

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The Meaning and Method of Worship

In this class Swami Satyananda Saraswati explains the essence and inner meanings of puja. He explores esoteric Vedic and Tantric sadhanas and demonstrates proper performance of these practices. This video is a resource for devotional seekers and anyone interested in yogic worship.

There is one video in the Meaning and Methods of Worship class by Swami Satyananda Saraswati and Shree Maa.

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Durga

(Sanskrit: दुर्गा, durgā) Durgam means confusion, and Durga is She Who Removes All Confusion. Durga takes us beyond confusion to the clarity of Wisdom in which we can perceive Her infinite energy in all aspects of creation. By worshiping Durga, we are empowered to live meaningful lives, rich with the remembrance of our Divine Nature.

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