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Rudrashtadhyayi: Episode 1. Chapter 1

This part of the Rudrashtadhyayi podcast is the English translation of chapter one, which is the sankalpa chapter. This is where we make proclamations to worship Rudra with firm determination. This class is the English translation of the first chapter of the Rudrashtadhyayai, also known as the Rudri. Swami also speaks on the differences between […]

Sundar Kanda Series: Recitation in English

The Sundar Kanda is the Beautiful Chapter from the Ramayana. It describes how Pure Devotion in the form of a flying monkey (Hanuman) jumps over the ocean of worldliness to find the Pure Nature of Consciousness.

In this series, Swami Satyananda Saraswati reads the English translation of the Sundar Kanda. It is filled with delight!

Shiva Sankalpa Stotram: Recitation in Sanskrit and English

Śiva is Mahayogi, the Great Yogi, and the Śiva Saṃkalpa Stotram is the Song of the Determination of Śiva.

In this podcast Swami Satyananda Saraswati recites the Śiva Saṃkalpa Stotram in both Sanskrit and English. He also discusses saṃkalpa (a firm determination, or vow) as a means to achieve the Ultimate Goal.

Rudrashtadhyayi: Recitation in Sanskrit

The Rudrastadhyayi, also called the Rudri, is an ancient and celebrated Vedic Sanskrit hymn to Lord Shiva. It emanated from the Shukla Yajur Veda and it conveys the deep love and worship of Lord Shiva.

In this podcast series, Swami Satyananda Saraswati chants the Sanskrit mantras of this ancient scripture.

Rice Pudding (Kheer) Recipe

Serves 3-4 Ingredients 1 cup basmati or other long-grained rice 5 to 6 cups milk 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup yellow raisins 2-3 drops of rose Directions 1. Clean, wash, and drain the rice. 2. Boil the milk. When it reaches boiling point, reduce the heat. 3. Let milk simmer on […]

Navaratri

Four times a year, we celebrate “Navaratri,” or the nine night celebration of Divine Mother. These celebrations, also known as Durgā Pūjā, occur from the first to the ninth night in the bright fortnight of the Magh, Chaitra, Ashad and Ashwin months in the lunar calendar and correspond to our winter, spring, summer and fall seasons. The Ashwin […]

Modak Recipe #1

Modaks are a type of sweet beloved to Lord Ganesha. They can be made in various ways, but this particular recipe is one that Shree Maa created herself. Jai Maa! Jai Ganesha!

 

Modak Recipe #2

This is another recipe for Ganesha’s favorite sweet! Make these as an offering for Ganesha on Chaturthi, or any other day that you choose to worship the Divine Lord of Wisdom!

 

Chaturthi

Lord Ganesh won the boon from Lord Shiva that He would be the first to be worshipped in any puja. Regardless of the occasion or scripture, we begin all our worship by invoking Lord Ganesh. He removes obstacles on the path of a spiritual seeker and bestows wisdom. The special days in the lunar cycle […]