Temple of Divine Mother
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?
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.
(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.
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.
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.
Human emotions can be correlated to specific sanskrit bija mantras. In the Kashyapa Sutra, we learn the secret of how to transform negative emotions into positive ones through the repetition of mantras.
Download the full list of bija mantras and practice transforming your emotions today…read more
UPDATE OCT 6th 2026 – The group has chanted over 9,700 navarna mantra malas. Please keep chanting. Shree Maa and Swamiji have given us a sankalpa in preparation for and […]
UPDATE Sep 24th 2026 – The group has chanted over 20,283 males of “Om Krim Krishnaya Namah” and this sankalpa is now complete and closed. Shree Maa and Swamiji have […]
Update Aug 1 2026 – This sankalpa is now complete, with the group chanting over 3900 malas. ——————-Shree Maa and Swamiji have given us a series of sankalpas starting Oct […]
Om Gurubhyo namah, I bow to my Guru; Om ParamaGurubhyo; I bow to the Lineage of the Guru (my Guru’s Guru and so forth); Om ParatparaGurubhyo namah, I bow to […]
After Form I dissolveI drift atomically like stardustRecycled carbonDark matter expansionI am unobservableI am floatingCremated quarks so many kindsI am undone into my original elements My component parts are particlesFields […]
Update July 2026 – This sankalpa is now complete, the group having chanted well over 5000 malas. ———————- Shree Maa and Swamiji have given us a series of sankalpas starting […]
A Sacred Gathering in Devotion and Unity
At Devi Mandir, we are blessed to walk a path guided by Shree Maa’s grace, one that calls us to come together in prayer, service, and collective intention. In alignment with this sacred guidance, we warmly invite our extended spiritual family to join us for a deeply meaningful Amavasya in every (New Moon) Homa dedicated to World Peace.
The Sacred Sthapana of Goddess Nandi by Swamiji
In a deeply spiritual and auspicious ceremony, Swamiji performed the Sthapana (installation) of Goddess Nandi at the Ashram, marking a powerful addition to the divine energy of the sacred space. The ritual was conducted with precise Vedic procedures, मंत्रोच्चार (chanting of sacred mantras), and profound devotion.
Update May 31 2026 – This sankalpa is now complete as we have crossed our group goal with well over 4,500 malas. ——————— Shree Maa and Swamiji have given us […]
