Devi Mandir

Temple of Divine Mother

Devi Gita Series: Recitation in English

The Devi Gita expounds the Philosophy of the Goddess. It is a compendium of specific spiritual disciplines.

In this series, Swamji reads the English translation of the text, offering insight and explanation along the way.

Devi Yajna

This podcast presents a live recording of the sacred mantras used to enkindle the sacrificial fire performed at Northwestern University by Swamiji . The system of puja used by Swamiji follows the Chandi Yajna Paddhoti.

Five Fires Sadhana: Pancha Agni Sadhana

Tapas literally means adding heat—and the heat from the Five Fires dries out the fluids in the body, making this sadhana an extremely difficult and profound austerity.

Guru Gita Series: Recitation in English

The Guru Gita explains the deepest spiritual significance of the Guru and the path of the Guru.

This podcast has Swamiji reading the English translation of the Guru Gita, offering explanation and answering questions along the way.

Kali Puja Series: Recitation in English

Kali is the Goddess who takes away our darkness and beckons us into the mystery of spiritual liberation.

In this podcast ,Swamiji reads the English translation of Kali Puja, offering insight and answering questions along the way.

Lalita Trishati Stotram: Recitation in English

It is said that chanting the Lalita Trishati brings even greater fruits to the worshiper than the chanting of Her Sahasranam.

In this podcast Swamiji reads the English translation of Lalita Trishati from the book Shree Maa: The Guru and the Goddess.

Meaning and Method of Worship Podcast

In this class Swamiji explains the essence and inner meanings of puja, Vedic and Tantric sadhanas and the proper performance of these practices. This video is a valuable resource for anyone interested in yogic worship.

Ramakrishna Series

These podcasts are a series of satsangas with Shree Maa and Swami Satyananda Saraswati in which they share stories and the teachings of Śri Rāmakṛiṣṇa.Your soul will soar.

Rudrashtadhyayi Series: Recitation in English

The Rudrashtadhyayi, from the Shukla Yajur Veda, is an ancient and celebrated Vedic Sanskrit hymn to Lord Shiva.

In this podcast series Swami Satyananda Saraswati reads the English translation of this ancient scripture.

Sadhana Panchakam: English

The Five Verses on Spiritual Discipline authored by Sri Shankaracharya in 700 AD. These verses concisely capture the essence and path of daily yogic discipline. In this podcast, Swamiji reads the English translation of these verses.

Sadhu Stories from the Himalayas

These podcasts are of a series of teaching stories from the sadhus of the Himalayas told by Swami Satyananda Saraswati, a master storyteller.

The stories are filled with joy, wisdom, and many layers of meaning.

Sahasra Chandi Yajna: The Thousand Day Chandi Yajna

The Sahasra Chandi Yajna is the daily recitation of the Chandi for one thousand days without leaving the confines of the temple. In this class, Swamiji discusses this rigorous sadhana and shares personal stories from his time in India.

Sandhi Puja

This podcast explains the Sandhi Puja and its Mantra. The Sandhi Puja occurs during the last 24 minutes of the 8th day and the first 23 minutes of the 9th day of Navaratri.

Shiva Sankalpa Stotram

This is the podcast of the Shiva Sankalpa Stotram chanted in Sanskrit and explained in English.

Shree Maa on Gurus

Shree Maa speaks about her own experiences with her Guru Ramakrishna, and gives us advice on how we can realize God in this Dark Age. Shree Maa reminds us of the simplicity and beauty of spirituality in this podcast episode.