Devi Mandir

Temple of Divine Mother

Across the States

An in-depth view of the lively events surrounding Shree Maa and Swamiji as they travel across the United States. Join in the Cosmic Dance as Shree Maa and Swamiji brings Satsang into your living room with lots of singing, stories, and joy.

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.

Guru Gita: Episode 1

This is an English reading of the Guru Gita, Introduction through Verse 50. Includes a brief question and answer at the end.

Guru Gita: Episode 2

This is an English reading of the Guru Gita, verses 61 through 97. Includes a half hour discussion in which Swami discusses the Guru, reincarnation, and Sanskrit scriptural history.

Guru Gita: Episode 3

This is an English reading of the Guru Gita, verses 98 through 140. Includes a discussion of grace and the path of the Guru.

Guru Gita: Episode 4

This is an English reading of the Guru Gita, verse 140 through the end. Includes a discussion on confusion, surrender, and devotion to the Guru.

Devi Gita: Episode 1. Introduction

This Devi Gita Class introduces the origins of the conversations and stories in the Devi Gita, starting with the appearance of Tarakasura, “the Illuminator of Duality” who had the boon that he could be slain only by Shiva’s son.

Devi Gita: Episode 2. Chapter 1

This part of the Devi Gita Class is the English reading and discussion of the first chapter of the Devi Gita. In Chapter 1, Shiva and Vishnu are without their shaktis and Brahma has to perform all the functions of creation, preservation and destruction. Brahma sends his sons to go and practice tapasya or spiritual austerities in order to get the Divine Mother to take birth in the world.

Devi Gita: Episode 3. Chapter 2 Verses 1-50

This part of the Devi Gita Class is the English reading and discussion of the second chapter of the Devi Gita. In Chapter 2 the Divine Mother Goddess appears in response to the tapasya performed by Daksha and the other Gods and She agrees to take birth in the home of Daksha.

Devi Gita: Episode 4. Chapter 2 Verses 50-102

This part of the Devi Gita Class is the English reading and discussion of the second chapter of the Devi Gita. This discussion continues Chapter 2 from verse 52 with the explanation of the 108 Siddha Pithas.