This part of the English Cosmic Puja Class introduces us to the origins, purpose, and meaning of the Cosmic Puja. It includes the English translation of the introductory mantras of the Puja. Swami also answers questions from devotees such as how to perform pranayama while doing the Cosmic Puja.

This part of the English Cosmic Puja Class begins with the translation of the mantras related to taking the Sankalpa, the spiritual resolve to perform the worship. This class explains the Ganesha Puja within the Cosmic Puja. It also discusses the Punya Havachana and Swasti Vachana, the proclamation of eternal merits and blessings which come from performing this Puja.

This continues the English reading of the Cosmic Puja beginning with the translation and explanation of the Gayatri Viddhi. Included at the beginning of this class is a discussion on the rules of purity and impurity known as ucchishta, or jutha, and a story about the Goddess Gayatri. There are questions and answers with Swami at the end.

This class continues the English reading of the Cosmic Puja beginning with the explanation of the mantras of establishing the Samanyarghya, the container of purified water. Included is the Kalasha Sthapana, the establishment of the pot. There are questions and answers with Swami at the end.

This class continues the English reading of the Cosmic Puja beginning with the explanation of the mantras of establishing the the Vishesha Arghya, the conch shell offering. Other practice found in this class include Bhuta Shuddhi, purification of the elements, Bhutapsarana, dispersion of inimical energies as well Aghamarshana, the practice of neti and pranayama.

This class continues the English reading of the Cosmic Puja beginning with the explanation of the mantras of the Angi Prajvalitam, the enkindling of the Sacred Fire. This class also includes the explanation and English reading of the Matrika Puja, the worship of Ganesha and the sixteen mothers.

This class continues the English reading of the Cosmic Puja beginning with the explanation of the mantras of the Nava Durga Puja, the worship of the nine forms of Durga. This class goes further to discuss the Nava Patrika Puja, the worship of the nine containers of divinity.

This class continues the English reading of the Cosmic Puja beginning with the explanation of the mantras of the Yantra Puja, the worship of the Chandi Yantra. This class also contains the Sarvato Bhadramandala Devata Sthapanam, the establishment of the Excellent Circle of Deities and the Ashta Shaki Puja, the worship of the eight forms of Passion.

This class continues the English reading of the Cosmic Puja beginning with the explanation of the mantras of the Nava Grahana Puja, the worship of the nine planets. This class also contains a great discussion between Swami and devotees about the meaning of the planets in our lives and what place astrology has in a spiritual practice.

This class continues the English reading of the Cosmic Puja beginning with the explanation of the mantras of the Yogini Puja, the worship of the sixty-four Yoginis. This class also explains the Astra Puja, the worship of the weapons of war. These are the weapons which the Divine Mother uses to slay all of our negativities.

This class continues the English reading of the Cosmic Puja beginning with the explanation of the mantras of the Bahya Matrika Nyasa, the establishment of the letters in the external body. Also included is the Matrika Nyasa, the establishment of the letters in the Charkras and the Anga Puja which is the worship of the Divine Mother’s body.

This class continues the English reading of the Cosmic Puja beginning with the explanation of the mantras of the Pitha Nyasa, the establishment of the place of internal worship. Also included is the Avahana the invitation to the Goddess to come and sit on the Yantra we have established in our hearts.

This class continues the English reading of the Cosmic Puja beginning with the explanation of the mantras of the Stapana, the establishment of the Goddess on the Yantra. This class also includes the Puja Naivedya, the English explanation of the mantras used for the various offerings of worship.

This part of the English Cosmic Puja Class is the discussion and English translation of the mantras of the Durga Puja, the worship of the Goddess Durga. This is a small Durga Puja contained with in the Cosmic Puja. It also includes the garland of the 32 names of Durga and the Sri Durgastottara Satanam Stotram, the song containing one hundred eight names of the Respected Reliever of Difficulties.

This part of the English Cosmic Puja Class is the discussion and English translation of the mantras of the Kali Puja, the worship of the Goddess Kali. This is a small Kali Puja contained within the Cosmic Puja. It includes the Dhyanam, the meditation on Kali’s Divine Form, and the Adya Stotram, the Song of the Foremost.