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Devi Mandir Diary – Holi 2007

February 26 – March 11 Holi    In early spring each year, the festival of Holi is celebrated in many parts of India. It is a called the festival of […]

Das Mahavidyas Presentation

Here you will find the bija and gayatri mantras for each of the Das Mahavidyas, the ten forms of Mother Kali.The mantras are given in Devanagari, Roman transliteration, and English […]

Story of Ekalavya

~~OM~~ >Double Click the Video to Play< I’d like to tell you story about Ekalavya. And Ekalavya was a tribal boy. And he wanted to learn archery from Dronacharya. Dronacharya […]

Story of the Happy Guru

~~OM~~ I want to tell you a story. There was a guru, and he was always happy. He was so filled with joy, that everyday nothing could shift him from […]

Story of Sukadeva

  ~~OM~~ Sukadeva was born from the Divine Fire when Veda Vyasa was making Yagya. Sukadeva came out, he bowed down to his father and said, “Father! What shall I […]

Chandi Class Transcripts and Notes

The following transcripts and notes from Swamiji’s Chandi Path classes contain extremely valuable information. Just a fore note, their Sanskrit vocabulary and general content will be best suited for advanced […]

Story of Vindhya

  ~~OM~~ Vindhya is the name of a mountain range which indicates knowledge, which begets humility. Because remember, Vindhya, he had a very interesting story, he did tremendous tapasya. He […]

Navagraha Worship Questions

The Navagraha Puja which is included in the Cosmic Puja is a powerful way to propitiate the planetary influences in our lives….

Navagraha 1 – Surya (Sun) Mantra

Surya (Sanskrit: सुर्य, surya) is the Source of life in our Solar System, and likewise represents the life force of the individual’s ‘Soul System.’

Surya is the King of the Kingdom of 9 gates and he is considered to be the Paramatma, or Universal Self. He is the Light of Wisdom, and the power, confidence and sense of identity in an individual’s birth chart. He rides a chariot pulled by seven horses, representing all the sevens…

This post includes Shree Maa singing the mantra of the Surya, the Sun. Surya represents the Light of Wisdom, the Dispeller of Ignorance.

Navagraha 2 – Soma (Moon) Mantra

Soma (Sanskrit: सोम, soma) also known as Chandra, is the Moon. Chandra symbolizes the Light of Devotion, as it nurtures life with the ebb and flow of its soothing cool rays.

The Moon reflects the Sun’s light according to the lunar phases, reminding the Earth that, on Purnima (the full Moon) the mind is fully reflecting the light of the soul and on Amavasya (the new Moon) the Earth is blocking the light from reaching the mind.

This post includes Shree Maa singing the mantra of the Soma, the Moon. Soma represents the Light of Devotion.

This post includes Shree Maa singing the mantra of Soma, the Light of Devotion.

Navagraha 3 – Mangal (Mars) Mantra

Mangal (Sanskrit: मङ्गल, maṅgala) or Mars, is the Bearer of Welfare and is the planet of action through exploration and protection.

Mars’ characteristics include discrimination, determination and will power. Although the Sun is the source of universal power, Mangal is the executive branch acting on behalf of that power, which is why he is the bearer of welfare. His exploratory nature leads him on journeys and missions, often alone. As the General of the Army of the Gods, Mangal protects from inimical invasions.

This post includes Shree Maa singing the mantra of Mangala, the Bearer of Welfare.

Navagraha 4 – Budha (Mercury) Mantra

Mercury (Sanskrit: बुध, budha) is the planet of communication, organization, and mental dexterity.

As the Emblem of Intelligence, Mercury informs the Sun of current events and offers advice regarding strategy and alliance.

He is the closest planet to the Sun, and the fastest moving, which is indicative of his role as messenger.

This post includes Shree Maa singing the mantra of Budha, the Emblem of Intelligence.

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