Devi Mandir

Temple of Divine Mother

Ramakrishna: Episode 7. Relationships

In this podcast episode Shree Maa and Swami talk about the relationship between man and woman. They also explain the ideal qualities of a human being. Shree Maa illustrates the ideal of this relationship and how it can lead to spiritual perfection with the story of the housewife and the Sadhu.

Chandi Path: Episode 17. Chapter 10

This is the explanation of the 10th chapter of the Chandi Path. In this chapter the Goddess withdraws all of her manifestations into herself reminding us that she is the One Goddess who exists in many forms.

Rudrashtadhyayi: Episode 1. Beginning

This part of the Rudrashtadhyayi Podcast is the preliminary mantras common to all Pujas. These mantras begin with the Devata Pranam and include the Sankalpa and other introductory mantras.

Chandi Path: Episode 3. Sapta Shloki Durga

This part of the Sanskrit Chandi Path Recitation is Shree Maa singing the Sapta Shloki Durga, the Seven Verses That Express the Essence of She Who Relieves All Difficulties. These are seven verses from the Chandi Path itself that sum up and express the inner meaning and feeling of the scripture.

Ramakrishna: Episode 8. The Prostitute 3

In this podcast episode Shree Maa reads some of the teaching of Ramakrishna in Bengali and Swami translates into English. Shree Maa speaks about the need for both faith and devotion, and explains the power of faith. They tell a couple of stories about faith and the attitude of mind. The story of the two men and the prostitute is also told.

Gurus

Other Gurus is an introduction to some of the many great individuals who contributed to our knowledge, understanding, and experience. These are historical figures who we came to know in […]

Cosmic Puja

The Cosmic Puja is a form of worship derived from the philosophy of the Devi Gita and the paddhoti (system of worship) of the Chandi Path. The Puja itself is […]

Chandi Path: Episode 4. 108 Names of Durga

This part of the Sanskrit Chandi Path Recitation is Shree Maa chanting the Sri Durgashtottara Shatanama Storam, the Song Containing One Hundred and Eight Names of the Respected Reliever of Difficulties. This song expresses the various forms and aspects of the Divine Mother.

Chandi Path: Episode 5. Removal of the Curses

The part of the Sanskrit Chandi Path Recitation is Shree Maa chanting the Brahmadi Sapa Vimocanam, the Removal of the Curses by Brahma and others. The Chandi Path had been cursed that if anyone tries to use its power for selfish means it will no longer work for them. We chant this stotram to remember to sing to the Divine Mother with only pure motivation and love.