Devi Mandir

Temple of Divine Mother

Current Class by Swami Satyananda SaraswatiIn 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.

 

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, at various sacred sites. Among the places they went were the Jyoti Lingams which are among the most sacred places of worship for Lord Shiva […]

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 out the company of the anonymous renunciates of India. The extraordinary individuals that they meet define what it means to be sadhu and share their […]

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 the axe from Shiva, the Parasu. He was Parasu-Ram. He had the axe in his hand. And the axe was amog, it was infallible. Whatever […]

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. And they were afraid the mountain would sink to the bottom of the ocean, so Vishnu came as a tortoise and supported the creation. So […]

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 other direction. And Brahma said, “Would you please step aside, I’m trying to pass.” And Vishnu said, “Well, you know, I’m the protector of 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 and he found a silver mine. And after becoming very wealthy and mining all the silver he remembered the sannyasi said, “Go forward”, he didn’t […]