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2026 Ashwin Navaratri at Ghoti Maheshwar Devalaya – Part 2

Day 1 of Navaratri Early Morning: Puja I woke up at 5 am, had a cold shower (a good way to stimulate the release of endorphins), dressed in clean clothes, […]

2026 Ashwin Navaratri at Ghoti Maheshwar Devalaya – Part 1

Om Sang Saraswatyai Namah Shree Maa had lovingly requested that I go to our Ghoti ashram to observe Ashwin Navaratri this year (2026). Originally, She and Swamiji had planned to […]

Tarpan Viddhi

Navaratri is preceded by Mahaloya, the Great Dissolution, when we dissolve all our attachments to the creation, and in this way dissolve creation itself. Our last act in the old creation is to express our appreciation to our ancestors for preparing such a wonderful path for us. Now we can worship without obstruction for the Festival of Nine Nights.

Sadhus Don’t Wear Socks

The night is dark, cold and raining. A few devotees are lined up around Napeshwar with offerings of milk, yogurt, ghee and honey. This is no ordinary night, it is Maha Shivaratri.

No sooner has the experience started to sink in, who should arrive? None other than our very own Swamiji, Master Teacher, …read more

Who is Swaha?

We’ve often heard revered Sadhus and Priests perform Yagya, ending each mantra with the word “Swaha.” We may have even heard it in documentaries, stories, or films depicting sacred rituals.

But have you ever wondered—Who is Swaha? And why do we say “Swaha” while making an offering into the sacred fire?

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.

Durga

(Sanskrit: दुर्गा, durgā) Durgam means confusion, and Durga is She Who Removes All Confusion. Durga takes us beyond confusion to the clarity of Wisdom in which we can perceive Her infinite energy in all aspects of creation. By worshiping Durga, we are empowered to live meaningful lives, rich with the remembrance of our Divine Nature.

Union of Purush and Prakriti

Purush is the holder of energy, while Prakriti is Shakti – the dynamic force through which creation manifests. Their eternal union represents the inseparable relationship between consciousness and energy.

The article explores this principle through creation, the complementary roles of men and women, mutual respect, selfless service, and spiritual realization.

The Seven Levels of Meaning of Sanskrit

In the Vedic context, Sanskrit is considered the language of the gods (देववाणी, Devavāṇī) because it is the medium through which sacred knowledge (Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas) was revealed and preserved. It’s believed to be a vibrational language, where the sound itself carries spiritual power, making it integral to mantras and rituals.