Devi Mandir

Temple of Divine Mother

Pranayama and Chanting

Pranayama Question: Could Shree Maa/Swamiji suggest any exercises, breathing exercises, mantras to aide with some of the unusual symptoms of awakening? Swamiji Says: Deep, rhythmic pranayam according to the 1-4-2 […]

Family Wealth Presentation

Family Wealth shows us how to calculate the wealth of a family, how to prioritize the allocations of that wealth, and how to insure the equitable distribution for subsequent generations to understand the true value of Wealth. This is an especially valuable tool in the worship of Mother Lakshmi.

 

Asana

Topics covered in this Question and Answer session with Swamiji:

  • Sitting with a straight spine
  • Swastika Asana and Siddhasana
  • Proper asana
  • Sadhana on a bed
  • Different kinds of asanas
  • Performing sadhana on a bed

Hinduism

Converting to Hinduism Question: What is the process for conversion to Hinduism? Swamiji Says: Eliminate all conflict from your life, always engage in truthful and pure behavior; love wisdom, respect […]

How to Recognize a True Sadhu

There are many people in this world who claim to be sadhus and saints. In this dark time, how are we to recognize the true teachers from the fakes? When […]

Shiva Worship Questions

Advanced Shiva Puja: Bahya Matrka Nyasa Question: In the Advanced Shiva Puja, when one is doing the bahya matrika nyasa “backwards”, should all the actions be in reverse, i.e., om […]

Shakti Pithas

~~OM~~ When Sati, the wife of Shiva, sacrificed herself at the Yajna performed by her father Daksha, a very distraught Shiva started dancing with her body. He was dancing the […]

Das Mahavidyas Presentation

Here you will find the bija and gayatri mantras for each of the Das Mahavidyas, the ten forms of Mother Kali.The mantras are given in Devanagari, Roman transliteration, and English […]

Navagraha Worship Questions

The Navagraha Puja which is included in the Cosmic Puja is a powerful way to propitiate the planetary influences in our lives….

Navagraha 1 – Surya (Sun) Mantra

Surya (Sanskrit: सुर्य, surya) is the Source of life in our Solar System, and likewise represents the life force of the individual’s ‘Soul System.’

Surya is the King of the Kingdom of 9 gates and he is considered to be the Paramatma, or Universal Self. He is the Light of Wisdom, and the power, confidence and sense of identity in an individual’s birth chart. He rides a chariot pulled by seven horses, representing all the sevens…

This post includes Shree Maa singing the mantra of the Surya, the Sun. Surya represents the Light of Wisdom, the Dispeller of Ignorance.

Navagraha 2 – Soma (Moon) Mantra

Soma (Sanskrit: सोम, soma) also known as Chandra, is the Moon. Chandra symbolizes the Light of Devotion, as it nurtures life with the ebb and flow of its soothing cool rays.

The Moon reflects the Sun’s light according to the lunar phases, reminding the Earth that, on Purnima (the full Moon) the mind is fully reflecting the light of the soul and on Amavasya (the new Moon) the Earth is blocking the light from reaching the mind.

This post includes Shree Maa singing the mantra of the Soma, the Moon. Soma represents the Light of Devotion.

This post includes Shree Maa singing the mantra of Soma, the Light of Devotion.

Navagraha 3 – Mangal (Mars) Mantra

Mangal (Sanskrit: मङ्गल, maṅgala) or Mars, is the Bearer of Welfare and is the planet of action through exploration and protection.

Mars’ characteristics include discrimination, determination and will power. Although the Sun is the source of universal power, Mangal is the executive branch acting on behalf of that power, which is why he is the bearer of welfare. His exploratory nature leads him on journeys and missions, often alone. As the General of the Army of the Gods, Mangal protects from inimical invasions.

This post includes Shree Maa singing the mantra of Mangala, the Bearer of Welfare.

Navagraha 4 – Budha (Mercury) Mantra

Mercury (Sanskrit: बुध, budha) is the planet of communication, organization, and mental dexterity.

As the Emblem of Intelligence, Mercury informs the Sun of current events and offers advice regarding strategy and alliance.

He is the closest planet to the Sun, and the fastest moving, which is indicative of his role as messenger.

This post includes Shree Maa singing the mantra of Budha, the Emblem of Intelligence.

Durga Worship Questions

~~OM~~ Dhyanam to Durga In the Dhyanam to Durga, the twelfth sloka, Chanda appears to be translated both as passion and as fear, as in “The Terrible Slayer of Passion” […]