Devi Mandir

Temple of Divine Mother

Dasnami Sannyasins

This is a list of the ten tribes of sannyasins (Hindu renunciates) created by Shri Adi Shankaracharya. Each tribe’s name is given in both Sanskrit and English. Click on the arrows to scroll through the presentation.

Nine Steps of Devotion

This presentation tells of the Nine Steps of devotion, told by Lord Rama to his devotee, Shabari, by which a spiritual aspirant can attain pure devotion and come to truly live in the presence of God. The mantras are given in Devanagari, Roman transliteration, and English translation. Click on the arrows to scroll through the […]

Generals of the Chandi

This presentation lists the asuras in the Army of the Great Ego, as described in the Chandi Path. Each asura represents a specific quality that keeps us from realizing the Divinity within. Click on the arrows to scroll through the presentation.

Panchang Tutorial

The panchang is the Hindu calendar, which notes the lunar month, lunar fortnight (moon waxing or waning), all given in Sanskrit. Pujaris use this information in their daily worship. This tutorial teaches us how to read a panchang. Click on the arrows to scroll through the presentation.

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.

Chandi Path: Episode 18. Chapter 11

This Chandi Path Class is the explanation of the 11th chapter of the Chandi Path. In this chapter all the Gods sing a hymn of praise to the Divine Mother out of their delight of being freed from the oppression of Self-Conceit.

Chandi Path: Episode 19. Chapter 12

This Chandi Path Class explains Chapter 12, which is known as the “Phalshruti” which enumerates the fruits of reciting the Chandi Path.

Chandi Path: Episode 20. Chapter 13

This Chandi Path Class explains the 13th chapter of the Chandi Path. In this chapter the Rishi tells Surath the King and Samadhi the businessman to take refuge in the Goddess if they want to overcome their delusion.

Chandi Path: Episode 22. Preeminent Secret

This Chandi Path Class explains the Pradhanikam Rahasyam. The Most Preeminent Secret describes how Maha Lakshmi produced the qualities of nature and their male counterparts.

Chandi Path: Episode 23. Modified Secret

This is the discussion of the Vaikrtikam Rahasyam. The Modified Secret describes the placement of the Deities on the Cosmic Altar, and gives proscriptions for the recitation of the Chandi Path, as well as injunctions designed to please the Goddess.