Archive - Dec 2, 2007
Sun,
Dec 2 2007 |
Tithi Kartik Maase, Krishna Pakshe, Navamam
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At the Mandir
9:30 AM PT - Chandi Path
Join the party! Chant the Chandi with Shree Maa, Swamiji and the Devi Mandir Family!
For permission to visit/participate at this event at the Mandir, please write to info@shreemaa.org.
Tune into our
webcam and celebrate with the Devi Mandir Family
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Suggested Sadhana for the Day
You can do one or more of the following
1)Chant the Chandi.
In Chapter 12 it says that chanting on the 8th, 9th, and 14th day of the lunar fortnight
The Chandi Path book is available from our bookstore here
You can get the Chandi Path book with Sanskrit/ English translation/ transliteration at our bookstore.
The audio/mp3 CD of this recitation is available at our music store
2)Recite the Adhya Stotram
This text specifies the two specials days for chanting are the 9th day of the dark fortnight (today) and the 11th day of the bright fortnight
3)Recite Navagraha mantra for the Sun today.
Om Hrim Hrim Suryaya Namah
Learn the mantra for the planets here
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Mon,
Dec 3 2007 |
Tithi Kartik Maase, Krishna Pakshe, Dashamam.
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At the Mandir
6.30 PM PT - Ramakrishna class with Shree Maa and Swamiji.
To participate online, go to the broadcasts page.
You can get the book Ramakrishna: The Nectar of Immortal Bliss at our bookstore
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Suggested Sadhana for the Day
You can do one or more of the following
1)Chant the Purusha Suktam
This suktam talks about the creation of the world through sacrifice
Add this to your daily worship until it becomes very familiar to you.
It can be found in the Advanced Siva Puja book on page 448.
2)Chant the Siva Chalisa and the Siva Kavach.
As the saying goes, "don't leave home without putting on Siva's Armor!
3)Chant the Mantra for the Moon
Om Aim Klim Somaya Namah
Learn the mantra for the planets here
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Tue,
Dec 4 2007 |
Tithi Kartik Maase, Krishna Pakshe, Ekadasham
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At the Mandir
6.30 PM PT - Aarati followed by Ramakrishna: the Nectar of Immortal Bliss class with Shree Maa and Swamiji!
To participate online, go to http://www.shreemaa.org/broadcasts
To ask questions live from where ever you are located, add Mandirclass@yahoo.com to your yahoo messenger buddy list and login at 6.30 PM PT. You can also email Mandirclass@yahoo.com with your questions. The book can be obtained at our bookstore . You can view the earlier classes in our archives
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Suggested Sadhana for the Day
You can do one or more of the following
1)Chant the Vishnu Sahasranama
The 11th day is a perfect time to honor Vishnu with the recitation of His 1000 names
The Vishnu Puja book is available from our bookstore here
2)Abstain from eating something today.
Ekadashi is typically a day to fast. There are several ways to participate and we have them outlined here
3)Chant the Mantra for Mars
Om Hum Srim Mangalaya Namah
Learn the mantra for the planets here
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Wed,
Dec 5 2007 |
Tithi Kartik Maase, Krishna Pakshe, Dwadasham
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At the Mandir
6.30 PM PT - Aarati followed by Ramakrishna: the Nectar of Immortal Bliss class with Shree Maa and Swamiji!!!
To participate online, go to http://www.shreemaa.org/broadcasts
To ask questions live from where ever you are located, add Mandirclass@yahoo.com to your yahoo messenger buddy list and login at 6.30 PM PT. You can also email Mandirclass@yahoo.com with your questions. The book can be obtained at our bookstore . You can view the earlier classes in our archives
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Suggested Sadhana for the Day
You can do one or more of the following
1)Chant the Durga dhyanam
The meditation on Durga is part of both the beginner Durga Puja as well as the Cosmic Puja.
Listen to Swamiji's beautiful rendition of the Durga puja section of the Cosmic Puja here
2)Learn the Pratah Smarami
This lovely tune is sung every morning after arati and is about praising the Goddess in the morning.
Feel your heart melt as you listen to Maa sing it here
3) Chant the Mantra for Mercury
Om Aim Strim Srim Buddhaya Namah
Learn the mantra for the planets here
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Thurs,
Dec 6 2007 |
Tithi Kartik Maase, Krishna Pakshe, Tryodasham
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At the Mandir
6.30 PM PT - Aarati followed by Ramakrishna: the Nectar of Immortal Bliss class with Shree Maa and Swamiji!!!
To participate online, go to http://www.shreemaa.org/broadcasts
To ask questions live from where ever you are located, add Mandirclass@yahoo.com to your yahoo messenger buddy list and login at 6.30 PM PT. You can also email Mandirclass@yahoo.com with your questions. The book can be obtained at our bookstore . You can view the earlier classes in our archives
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Suggested Sadhana for the Day
You can do one or more of the following
1)Recite the Rudrastadhyai
This powerful text is purely Vedic and is chanted by Swamiji every Sunday morning
It has 8 chapters in praise of Rudra -- He who takes away the tears!
Listen to the audio classes given by Shree Maa and Swamiji here
The book is available from our bookstore here
2) Chant the Mantra for Jupiter
Om Hrim Klim Hum Brihaspataye Namah
Learn the mantra for the planets here
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Fri,
Dec 7 2007 |
Tithi Kartik Maase, Krishna Pakshe, Chaturdasham
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At the Mandir
6.30 PM PT - Aarati followed by Ramakrishna: the Nectar of Immortal Bliss class with Shree Maa and Swamiji!!!
To participate online, go to http://www.shreemaa.org/broadcasts
To ask questions live from where ever you are located, add Mandirclass@yahoo.com to your yahoo messenger buddy list and login at 6.30 PM PT. You can also email Mandirclass@yahoo.com with your questions. The book can be obtained at our bookstore . You can view the earlier classes in our archives
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Suggested Sadhana for the Day
You can do one or more of the following
1)Chant the Kali Sahasranama
The 100 names of Kali are a beautiful way to sing Her praises
The Kali Puja book is available from our bookstore here
2)Perform the Agni Prajvalitam
The enkindling of the Divine Fire builds a wall of fire around you and your chosen deity of worship
Found on page 103 of the Cosmic Puja which is available from our bookstore
3)Chant the Mantra for Venus
Om Hrim Srim Sukraya Namah
Learn the mantra for the planets here
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Sat,
Dec 8 2007 |
Tithi Kartik Maase, Krishna Pakshe, Chaturdasham (again)
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Don't forget your Peace Mantra Sankalpa
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At the Mandir
5.00 PM PT - Hanuman Puja.
Tune into http://www.shreemaa.org/broadcasts and watch our weekly puja to Hanumanji. Please keep a copy of Hanuman Puja text handy. The book is available at our bookstore
6.30 PM PT - Kirtan with Shree Maa and Swamiji
Join the party! Sing and dance your heart out for God. For permission to visit/participate at this event at the Mandir, please write to info@shreemaa.org. Tune into our broadcasts page and watch the evening proceedings.
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Suggested Sadhana for the Day
You can do one or more of the following
1)Prayer Club.
Chant the Mahamrtyunjaya Mantra at least 21 times a day.
Write to
devi_mandir_prayer_club@yahoo.com for details.
Click here for the words and the audio of the mantra.
2)Perform the Hanuman Puja
Join us at 5 pm (details above) or make your own puja
3)Chant the Mantra for the Saturn.
Sani is the one that controls our discipline, so by propitiating Him we help our sadhana
Om Aim Hrim Srim Sanaiscaraya Namah
Learn the mantra for the planet here
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