And there is a great story about that. And it just happened the other night, it was Kartik Purnima. And Kartik Purnima, there was a rasa leela, and Shiva and Parvati were dancing in Manipur. They had seen the dance of Radha and Krishna, and they were so enamored of Radha and Krishna's dance that Shiva and Parvati began to dance. And then everybody got up and sang a song.
And Saraswati sang a song and it was very beautiful. And Shiva sang a song and it was even more beautiful. And Radha and Krishna were dancing to Shiva's song, and from the perspiration from Krishna's brow, Ganga came. Ganga came, and when Radha saw Ganga she looked at Krishna and said, "Hey, Don't get any ideas. I know your nature."
Ganga became terrified and took refuge at Krishna's feet. And she hid there. And Radha started scolding Krishna, She said, "I saw you with Pushti, I saw you with Shanti, I saw you with all of the other ladies of Golok. You always were chasing those girls. You were running after peace, You were running after nourishment, You were always taking refuge in all the divine attributes of divinity, of heaven. And now I see what you’re planning to do with this Ganga."
Krishna said, "I didn't do anything. I was dancing with my beloved Radha, and here came Ganga, and it's not my fault. Brahma! Protect Ganga. Take Ganga in your water pot, and you take her with you. Save her from the wrath of Radha."
So Ganga entered into Brahma's Kamandalu, into His water pot, and She went to the Brahma-loka.
9.30 AM PT - Chant the Chandi Path with Swamiji at the Mandir.
For permission to visit/participate at this event, please write to info@shreemaa.org. To participate online, go to the broadcasts page. 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
During the month of Sravan, let's keep Siva foremost in our minds! You can get the Advanced Siva Puja book with Sanskrit/ English translation/ transliteration at our bookstore.
6.30 PM PT - Aarati followed by chanting of Satya Narayana Vrat with Shree Maa and Swamiji.
To participate online, go to the broadcasts page. You can get the The Thousand Names of Vishnu and The Satya Narayana Vrat book with Sanskrit/ English translation/ transliteration at our bookstore.
To watch our sadhaks chant 1000 Om namah Sivayas, watch our broadcasts
Suggested Sadhana for the Day
You can do one or more of the following
1)10 malas of Om namah Sivayah
Shree Maa has suggested that all devotees do japa of Siva's mantra on Mondays during the month of Shravan. It's a very auspicious month for Siva! Jai Siva!
2) It's Raksha Bandhan!
Girls, tie a red string around all your brothers and receive a lifetime of protection from them. Boys, give your sisters a piece of candy and receive their devotion! To learn the mantra for this ceremony look here
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 Kali Puja book can be obtained at our bookstore . You can view the earlier classes in our archives
To watch our sadhaks chant various texts throughout the day, watch our 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 Kali Puja book can be obtained at our bookstore . You can view the earlier classes in our archives
Suggested Sadhana for the Day
You can do one or more of the following
1) Chant the Thousand Names of Siva
During the month of Shravan, it is auspicious to go on pilgrimage to a Jyotir Lingam. Instead, chant the 1000 names and make your home the abode of Siva!
You can get the Advanced Siva Puja book with Sanskrit/ English translation/ transliteration at our bookstore
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 Kali Puja book can be obtained at our bookstore . You can view the earlier classes in our archives
To watch our sadhaks chant various texts throughout the day, watch our broadcasts
Suggested Sadhana for the Day
You can do one or more of the following
1) Chant the Guru Gita
Thursdays are wonderful days to honor one's Gurus. Why not take it up a notch and add "Om namah Sivayah" as a Samput in honor of Siva's month?! The Guru Gita text is available at our bookstore.
2) Revisit the Guru Gita classes and get inspired! The classes are available anytime from our archives
Hear Guru Bina Rahana Jai sung by Shree Maa from our playlist here
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 Kali Puja book can be obtained at our bookstore . You can view the earlier classes in our archives
Suggested Sadhana for the Day
You can do one or more of the following
1) Chant the Ganesha Atharvasirsham
The highest meaning of Ganesh is very powerful and very melodic. He also removes the 5 great sins. Learn about them here
The Ganesh Puja book is available from our bookstore.
2) Chant the Mahalakshmi Ashtakam
It is beneficial to pray to Lakshmi especially on Fridays. Hear Shree Maa sing this text here The words are available in the Lakshmi Puja book from the bookstore.
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.
Suggested Sadhana for the Day
You can do one or more of the following
1) Prayer Club.
Chant the Mahamrtunjaya Mantra at least 21 times a day. Write to devi_mandir_prayer_club@yahoo.com for details. Click here for the words and to listen to the mantra.
