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(Picture taken February 2007 at Devi Mandir, Napa, CA)

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Here are some of the reviews on the books written by our Swamiji...

On Shree Maa: Life of a Saint...

Shree Maa is one of India's most beloved and respected Saints. At last her extraordinary story is being told to the English speaking world!

Sushil Choudhury, Inspector of Schools,
Government of West Bengal

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Shree Maa is the real thing. What a story! Everyone in the spiritual path should read this book.

Swami Vishnudeva Vairagi, Mahanta,
Kalpataru Math, Orrisa

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On Before Becoming This...

Before Becoming This offers a unique and fascinating exploration of the teachings of two masters, one from the East and one from the West. Their give-and-take discussions of enlightenment and spiritual practices are insightful and joyful.

Deepak Chopra,
author of How to Know God

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This book is amazing! I absolutely love it. Reading Shree Maa and Swami Satyananda humbly and candidly telling their stories was incredibly inspiring. This book is a valuable contribution to the spiritual literature of the world.

Linda Johnsen,
author of Daughters of the Goddess

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Before Becoming This is a rare glimpse into the mind and heart of a living saint. Steven Newmark's conversations with Shree Maa and Swami Satyananda are refreshingly intimate and deeply wise. They offer the reader an understanding of the path of devotion that will inspire, challenge and fascinate.

James Baraz,
co-founder of Spirit Rock Buddhist Meditation Center

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Before Becoming This is one of the most inspiring books I have ever read.

Diana von Welanetz,
author of Chicken Soup for the Soul Cookbook

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On Sadhu Sahib...

This book tells the extraordinary story of Swami Satyananda Saraswati. It is a story of love, understanding, compassion and the journey to enlightenment. I really enjoyed it.

Deepak Chopra, Author,
How to Know God

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On the Puja Series...

Swamiji has been worshipping with the Cosmic Puja for more than thirty years. Anyone who has seen him perfoming puja knows that he knows what it means. Now we are all invited to understand.

Shree Maa, Devi Mandir,
Napa, California

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The Cosmic Puja is one of the most important compendiums of worship for the Divine Mother. Its origins are in antiquity, but its message is relevant for all posterity. Swami Satyananda's translation is accurate and inspiring.

Swami Shivanandagiri,
Joshimath

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Shiva Puja is a treasure chest! It makes available a wealth of spiritual knowledge about worship and sacrifice, with the original mantras, yantras, pictures and directions. Jai Swamiji! Another major contribution!

Swami Shuddhatmananda,
Badrinath

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The Rudrashtadhyayi is without doubt the most important Vedic text for the worship of Lord Shiva. Shree Maa and Swamiji have made a magnificent contribution, which empowers the entire Bengali community to enter into the Vedas.

Sushil Choudhury, Department of Education,
Government of West Bengal

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Hanuman Puja is thoughtfully written and translated. It is well organized according to our ancient traditions. Swami Satyananda Saraswati sings to Hanuman with such devotion that the temple becomes filled with our dear divine Lord!

Vashishtha Chatterjee, Purohit,
Adya Pith Temple, Dakshineshwar

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If you want prosperity, fulfillment, good health and the ultimate attainment, you must worship Lakshmi. This presentation of Lakshmi's worship is the best way to share your love and devotion.

Shree Maa, Devi Mandir,
Napa, California

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Lakshmi is known as the Goddess of Wealth. Swami Satyananda's translations convey so much of that inspiration. I knew him when he walked the footpaths of the Himalayas. Now he is sharing the wisdom that he found. We are so proud of his contribution. His work is the epitome of wisdom and devotion.

Swami Dindayalagiri,
Almora, UP

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The Thousand Names of Vishnu and the Satya Narayana Vrat Katha are important works for sharing the love of God through scripture. Swami Satyananda Saraswati has done an excellent presentation, and the applications to our daily lives are extremely relevant today, in keeping with the vision of our ancient rishis.

Swami Purnananda Giri, Mahant,
Moksha Dham, Jageshwar

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Annapurna Puja is an excellent resource for worshippers of the Divine Mother Goddess. Swami Satyanandaji has put into his scholarship the same joyous devotion that he shows in his worship. This work will inspire many devotees.

Mahanta Shree Goswami Tribhuvana Puriji,
Annapurna Mandir, Varanasi

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Swami Satyananda Saraswati's Annapurna Puja allows devotees from all around the world to share the love of the Divine Mother Goddess. It is our great delight that the Mother who feeds everyone around the world will now have her names sung by devotees around the world.

Abhadesh Pandey,
Purohit, Annapurna Mandir, Varanasi

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Swami Satyananda's translation is full of bhava. His work is accurate, inspiring, the true statement of the ancient rishis.

Swami Vasudevananda,
Rishikesh

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Dearest Swamiji,

Thanks so much for the webcam - what an incredible gift, a dream come true! I am so utterly delighted to be able to hear your voice, to be close in another way with Shree Maa and You! To have this Webcam, now, is so vital for me, since I can't be there physically. To be with you & Maa, ah what a gift!

Julia Doughty

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Dear Family,

Ramakrishna Pramahamsa says,

"If you see an incarnation of the divine, then you have seen the divine… if you look at a human that is intoxicated with love for God, you will know for certain that this individual has become an incarnation of God”

I deeply thank all devotees who work to make this Web Cam possible so that we can see Maa and Swamiji too! Pranans to you dear devotees! Jai Maa, Jai Swamiji! I bow to your sacred Lotus feet Dear Maa and Swamiji! Please take our hands and show us the way to home!

Jai Maa! Jai Swamiji! Jai Dear Family!

I bow to you with love,

Kalachandra

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Dear All,

I have attended last two of Swamiji's classes on Cosmic Puja and I can only say, "What a privilege!" I feel transported in time to the ancient Vedic times where you sat at the foot of a rishi and learned from Him. In this day and time it is a privilege and I cannot thank Swamiji and everybody enough for hosting these classes.

Ruchi

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Dear Family,

I am thoroughly enjoying Swamiji's class on Cosmic Puja. It is such fun to be home at 6.30 pm and tune in to the broadcasts, like watching the latest episode of a favorite show on TV. Even better to be able to ask Swamiji questions real time (email/IM the yahoo id MandirClass@yahoo.com ).

Nanda

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Dear Family,

Swamiji's live online puja classes are Divine Mother's boon to the planet. It is not only the knowledge and devotion that we can imbibe from Swamiji's teachings; we also get divine bhava in real time. Maa and Swamiji's presence come through every class and broadcast to bless and protect us wherever we are tuning in.

I respectfully bow down to all who make this possible. Jai Maa, Jai Swamiji, Jai devotees!

With love, Kumari

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Dear Family,

I just watched the whole Saturday program and its as close to being there as possible. My respectful pranam to Shree Maa and to You for projecting the force of your bhava across the world. Pranams!

Manohar Merani

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Respected Swamiji,

I was able to have Darshan of You and Shree Maa on the Webcam. It was so amazing that I could see it all live!! The feeling is hard to describe. Thank you Swamiji for making it available to all corners of the world.

Neelima Agrawal

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Dear Swamiji,

Everything works fine, and I am enjoying the webcasts.

Govind

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Dear Swamiji

I would love to visit the Devi Mandir, but with this move happening by the end of the month I don't see me there in person anytime soon. So the Webcam is such a wonderful gift. I love to tune in and sit and chant. I am totally enjoying the Devi Mandir tour. Jai Mahadev Jai!

Yogini

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The Sahasra Chandi Yajna is the universal prayer for Global Peace.

The fire for the Sahasra Chandi Yajna was consecrated on January 24, 2005, and has been burning continuously 24 hours a day since that date.

Tune in to the Chandi Homa and Pujas from 6:00 AM PT and at various times throughout the day, and Arati and Sat Sangha at 6:15 PM PT.

To find out the time for an event in your time zone, please check our world clock here.

To ask Swamiji and Shree Maa questions live, you can send an email to mandirclass@yahoo.com.

If you would like to be informed about new classes and events at Devi Mandir please send an email to info@shreemaa.org.

The streams may start faster using QuickTime by clicking on these links: Webcam 1  Webcam 2  Audio

Please note that the video streams may take a few seconds or more to display depending on our Satellite conditions as well as your Internet connection.

The Devi Mandir live broadcasts are funded entirely by public donations. We are dedicated to improving the quality of the broadcasts. If you would like to make a donation to help us continue the broadcasts and improve the quality, please go here.

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What is the extent to which conflict in a relationship should be resolved and worked through? How can you tell when arguments signify irreconcilable differences and it's time to go separate ways?

When we recognize arguments are about strategy (i.e. determining the most efficient way to reach our collective goals), then negotiation is definitely recommended. It is necessary at that point to establish rapport, to create a conducive environment to reaffirm our commitment to our ultimate goals, and then search for trades, so each can give and take and feel enhanced by the relationship.

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