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Rudrashtadhyayi: Episode 1. Chapter 1

This part of the Rudrashtadhyayi podcast is the English translation of chapter one, which is the sankalpa chapter. This is where we make proclamations to worship Rudra with firm determination. […]

Sundar Kanda Series: Recitation in English

The Sundar Kanda is the Beautiful Chapter from the Ramayana. It describes how Pure Devotion in the form of a flying monkey (Hanuman) jumps over the ocean of worldliness to find the Pure Nature of Consciousness.

In this series, Swami Satyananda Saraswati reads the English translation of the Sundar Kanda. It is filled with delight!

Rudrashtadhyayi: Recitation in Sanskrit

The Rudrastadhyayi, also called the Rudri, is an ancient and celebrated Vedic Sanskrit hymn to Lord Shiva. It emanated from the Shukla Yajur Veda and it conveys the deep love and worship of Lord Shiva.

In this podcast series, Swami Satyananda Saraswati chants the Sanskrit mantras of this ancient scripture.

Navaratri

Four times a year, we celebrate “Navaratri,” or the nine night celebration of Divine Mother. These celebrations, also known as Durgā Pūjā, occur from the first to the ninth night in […]

Modak Recipe #1

Modaks are a type of sweet beloved to Lord Ganesha. They can be made in various ways, but this particular recipe is one that Shree Maa created herself. Jai Maa! Jai Ganesha!

 

Modak Recipe #2

This is another recipe for Ganesha’s favorite sweet! Make these as an offering for Ganesha on Chaturthi, or any other day that you choose to worship the Divine Lord of Wisdom!

 

Chaturthi

Lord Ganesh won the boon from Lord Shiva that He would be the first to be worshipped in any puja. Regardless of the occasion or scripture, we begin all our […]

Sundar Kanda: Episode 1

This part of the Sundar Kanda podcast is the introduction to the story. Swani explains the background to this particular chapter of the Tulsidas Ramayana. He also explains the beauty of the Sundar Kanda and how gives us a representation of perfection in every relationship.