This Podcast Episode of the Sanskrit Chandi Path Recitation is Shree Maa chanting the kusandika or introductory mantras. These mantras are chanted before the beginning of the recitation of the various limbs of the Chandi Path in order to establish purity and auspiciousness.

This Podcast Episode is Swami reciting the Sanskrit mantras for taking the Sankalpa. The Sankalpa is the spiritual vow to perform the discipline of reciting the Chandi Path. It also includes the chanting of the introductory mantras which follow the taking of the Sankalpa.

This part of the Sanskrit Chandi Path Recitation is Shree Maa singing the Sapta Shloki Durga, the Seven Verses That Express the Essence of She Who Relieves All Difficulties. These are seven verses from the Chandi Path itself that sum up and express the inner meaning and feeling of the scripture.

This part of the Sanskrit Chandi Path Recitation is Shree Maa chanting the Sri Durgashtottara Shatanama Storam, the Song Containing One Hundred and Eight Names of the Respected Reliever of Difficulties. This song expresses the various forms and aspects of the Divine Mother.

The part of the Sanskrit Chandi Path Recitation is Shree Maa chanting the Brahmadi Sapa Vimocanam, the Removal of the Curses by Brahma and others. The Chandi Path had been cursed that if anyone tries to use its power for selfish means it will no longer work for them. We chant this stotram to remember to sing to the Divine Mother with only pure motivation and love.

This part of the Sanskrit Chandi Path Recitation is Shree Maa chanting the Devyah Kavacam, The Armor of the Goddess. With these mantras we install the various energies of the Goddess within us like a suit of armor to protect the devotion to Divine Mother that we have installed in our hearts.

This part of the Sanskrit Chandi Path Recitation is Shree Maa chanting the Argala Stotram, The Praise that Unfastens the Bolt. The door to the secret of the Goddess is locked with a deadbolt and we open it by remembering these mantras.

This part of the Sanskrit Chandi Path Recitation is Shree Maa chanting the Kilka Stotram, The Praise Which Removes the Pin. To open the pin is very clearly written, “Just as we give, so shall we receive.” This is the form of the pin with which the door to the secret is closed and secured.

This part of the Sanskrit Chandi Path Recitation is Swami chanting the Vedoktam Ratri Suktams, The Vedic Praise of the Night of Duality. These mantras say here we are in the field of duality. Now, we want to move from the darkness of duality to the perception of the Goddess who is unity.

This part of the Sanskrit Chandi Path Recitation is Swami chanting the Tantroktam Ratri Suktam, The Tantric Praise of the Night of Duality. These are the mantras that Brahma sang to the Divine Mother, in the form of Yoga Nidra, in to wake the Supreme Consciousness, Vishnu, who was in the sleep of Divine Union.

This part of the Sanskrit Chandi Path Recitation is Swami chanting the Sri Devyatharvasshirsham, The Highest Meaning of the Goddess, which is also known as the Devi Upanishad. It takes all the unity of the Goddess and explains the Navarna mantra and the Kali Vidya of the Sri Vidya mantra. It also explains the meaning of the bija (seed) mantra hrim.

This part of the Sanskrit Chandi Path Recitation is Shree Maa chanting Navarna Vidhih, The System of Worship with the Nine Lettered Mantra. The navarna mantra, Om Aim Hrim Klim Camundayai Vicce, is the moola (root) mantra of the Chandi.

This part of the Sanskrit Chandi Path Recitation is Swami chanting the first chapter of the Chandi Path. In this recording Swami chants at a slow place in order to help devotees learn the proper pronunciation and sandhi (breaks) in the verses. In the first chapter Markandeya begins to tell the story of the origins of the Manu known as Savarni, He Who Belongs to All Colors Tribes and Castes.

This part of the Sanskrit Chandi Path Recitation is Swami chanting the second chapter of the Chandi Path. Swami chants at a slow place in order to help devotees learn the proper pronunciation and breaks in the verses. Chapter 2 is The Slaying of the Armies of the Great Ego and introduces many of the negative qualities and thoughts we pray to Divine Mother to purify.

This part of the Sanskrit Chandi Path Recitation is Swami chanting the third chapter of the Chandi Path. Swami chants at a slow place in order to help devotees learn the proper pronunciation and breaks in the verses. In this chapter many more generals in the army of the Great Ego arise and are slain. Ultimately the Divine Mother slays the Great Ego.