Video Excerpts Archives - Page 5 of 8

In this eclectic collection of video clips, you will find Swamiji at his thoughtful best, providing answers to viewers' questions with the right blend of insight and gentle humor.

There are also stories from the puranas, and Swamiji masterfully weaves the magic, retelling these with his own brand of wisdom.

Swami Performing Shiva Homa

Swami Performing Shiva Homa Swami worshipping Shiva with the sacred fire Play Shiva Homa

Sadhana at the Jyoti Lingams

Shree Maa and Swamiji practicing sadhana in India This video is of a trip Shree Maa and Swamiji took to India with several devotees to practice sadhana, or spiritual discipline, […]

Bhakti Das Story

Next Time Swamiji tells the Next Time Story Swamiji tells a short story about a servant who asks his master’s Guru for initiation.

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.

Puja and Worship Techniques

Swamiji is a master of devotional worship, and with His charismatic and loving personality He shares with us specific techniques to enhance our puja. He shows how to organize our worship and how to incorporate articles of worship in the most efficient and graceful way.

Shivaratri Video: Q&A with Swamiji

Swami Satyananda Saraswati discusses why and how we worship on Shivaratri. He answers questions about the holy day’s pujas, the symbolism of Shiva’s madness following the death of Sati, and tells one of the many stories regarding the origin of Shivaratri.

Visiting India with Shree Maa

Interviews with Sadhus from Devi Mandir I on Vimeo. This is a rare and intriguing documentary. Join Shree Maa and Swamiji as they and a group of devotees seek […]

Is Doing Good Works Selfish or Pure?

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Story of How Ganesha’s Tusk Was Cut (2 versions)

~~OM~~ Parasuram was one of the avatars of Vishnu. He went to see Shiva and Ganesh was at the door. So Parasuram began to fight with Ganesh. Parasuram had received […]

Story of the Churning of the Milk Ocean

~~OM~~ Now remember when we were gonna churn the milk ocean. The Gods and the Demons got on each side, and they were using Mount Mandara as the churning rod. […]

Story of Vishnu and Brahma’s Competition

~~OM~~ One day Brahma and Vishnu were walking down the path. They came to a place where they met, and Brahma was walking from one direction and Vishnu from the […]

The Woodcutter and the Sannyasi

~~OM~~ >Double Click the Video to Play< Remember the woodcutter who met the sannyasi, who said, “Go forward!” And he went past the grove of trees where he was cutting […]

What is the Distinction between Chandi and Bhagavad Gita?

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How We Became Deluded

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Story of Runaway Elephant

~~OM~~ Remember the story about the disciples who were out collecting wood in the forest? One mahout, who was taking care of an elephant, cried out loudly in the forest, […]