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 …read more
Bhagavad Gita, June 2013
The Ideal of Perfection is constantly evolving. It changes form according to every circumstance.
The Bhagavad Gita conveys the greatest blessings in understanding the Ideal of Perfection and …read more
Kashyapa Sutra Class, November 2006
The are 15 verses given by the great sage Kashyapa are known as the Kashyapa Sutras. They describe the concept of enlightenment and the method of its attainment. Though the Kashyapa Sutra itself is not well known, the Rishi Kashyapa himself was one of the Sapta Rishis, the 7 Seers of Divine Truth or Wisdom. […]
Annapurna Sahasranama Class
Maa Annapurna is the Goddess who grants nourishment on every level. By chanting Her mantras we attain perfection in wisdom and renunciation and learn to nourish all of creation, just as She does.
There are eight videos in the Annapurna Puja and Sahasranam class by Swami Satyananda Saraswati and Shree Maa.
Cosmic Puja Class
The Samasti Upasana, or Cosmic Puja, is the meditation and worship of all the forms of divinity in the universe. It is a technique to move beyond duality. These video classes demonstrate this method of worship and the associated mantras, kriyas (actions) and bhava (divine attitude).
There are twenty-three videos in the Cosmic Puja class by Swami Satyananda Saraswawti and Shree Maa.
Devi Gita Class, June 2013
The 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 […]
From Birth to Death: Sixteen Initiations Class
This class explains the samskara rituals and mantras used for sacred Rites of Passage of the Sanatana Dharma. These teachings transmit the essence of Hindu Dharma and offer knowledge that will allow us to live as Divine beings in harmony with the Eternal Ideal of Perfection.
There are thirty-three classes in the From Birth do Death class by Swami Satyananda Saraswati and Shree Maa.
Gayatri Sahasranam Class
Gayatri is the Essence of Wisdom, and Her one thousand Sanskrit names enumerate the ideals of spiritual perfection in alphabetic order and rhythmic perfection. In this class we learn the pronunciation and meter, feel the bhava, and listen to Swamiji discuss the inner meanings of the scripture.
There are nine videos in the Gayatri Sahasranam class by Swami Satyananda Saraswati and Shree Maa.
Guru Gita Class, November 2006
The Guru Gita is an ancient Sanskrit text from the Skanda Purana. In Guru Gita, Lord Shiva explains the deepest spiritual significance of the nature of the Guru, the Divine Guide. The Guru Gita states “the Guru is not simply a human being, but the Supreme Divinity made manifest”.
There are six videos in the Guru Gita class by Shree Maa and Swami Satyananda Saraswati.
Hanuman Puja Class, 2006
Hanuman’s name, character and fame have become the symbol of pure devotion—whoever will worship Hanuman with this puja system will become filled with devotion and the joy of pure selfless service.
There are ten videos in the Hanuman Puja class by Swami Satyananda Saraswati and Shree Maa.
How to Draw the Yantra and Enkindle the Yajna Fire
An instructional video by Swami Satyananda, one of the foremost authorities on performing yajnas, on how to draw the yantra inside the hawan kund (fire pit) and to start the fire to perform any yajna. About the Author Swami Satyananda Saraswati is considered to be one of the foremost Vedic scholars and Sanskrit translators in […]
Kali Puja Class
Kali is She Who is Beyond Time. She is the Dark Night Mother – the one who meets us in the dark night of the soul beckons us into the mystery of spiritual ecstasy. In this class we learn to worship Her according to ancient traditions.
There are ten videos in the Kali Puja class by Swami Satyananda Saraswati and Shree Maa.
Lalita Trishati Class, 2006
The Lalita Trishati Stotram gives beautiful explanations of Sri Vidya, the Sri Chakra Yantra, and the 300 Names of the Divine Mother. This video class teaches us Lalita Devi’s worship, sheds light on inner meanings, and discusses methods by which we can develop a life-long practice of Devi worship.
There are six videos in the Lalita Trishati class by Swami Satyananda Saraswati and Shree Maa.
Pronunciation and the Chandi Samputs Class
In this video class we learn about Sanskrit chanting styles, techniques to deepen our sadhana, and the constituent ingredients of mantra sadhana: intention, motivation, sincerity, attention, bhava, and understanding. The class also gives a history of Sanskrit literature.
There are five videos in the Pronunciation and the Chandi Samputs class by Swami Satyananda Saraswati and Shree Maa.
Ramakrishna: The Nectar of Eternal Bliss Class
Ramakrishna’s message is universal and the impact of his life is still being felt today. In this class Shree Maa and Swami Satyananda Saraswati’s present an English translation of Mahendranath Gupta’s Kathamritan. Their discourses bring to life the bhava or devotional attitude of Sri Ramakrishna and his teachings.
There are twenty-four videos in the Ramakrishna class by Swami Satyananda Saraswati and Shree Maa.