Archive - Aug 26, 2007

Week of Aug 26 - Sep 1 2007

 

Sun,

Aug 26 2007

Tithi - Sravan Maase, Shukla Pakshe, Tryodashi before sunrise, Chaturdashi after sunrise

Learn more about lunar calendar here - Presentations

At the Mandir

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

Suggested Sadhana for the Day

You can do one or more of the following

1) Chant the Chandi with Swamiji

See above for details on participation

2) Chant the Mantra for the Sun

Learn the mantra for the planet here

3) Chant Siva Sahasranama

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.

 

 

Mon,

Aug 27 2007

Tithi -Shravan Maase, Shukla Pakshe, Poornima.

Learn more about lunar calendar here - Presentations

At the Mandir

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

3) Chant the Mantra for the Moon

Learn the mantra for the planet here

 

 

Tue,

Aug 28 2007

Tithi - Shravan Maase, Krishna Pakshe, Prathipad

Learn more about lunar calendar here - Presentations

At the Mandir

6.30 PM PT - Aarati followed by Kali Puja class with 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 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 Mantra for Mars

Learn the mantra for the planet here

2) Perform Hanuman or Durga Puja.

The texts are available at our bookstore

Listen to Swamiji Chanting the Hanuman Puja and follow along here

 

 

Wed,

Aug 29 2007

Tithi - Shravan Maase, Krishna Pakshe, Dwitiyai.

Learn more about lunar calendar here - Presentations

At the Mandir

6.30 PM PT - Aarati followed by Kali Puja class with 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 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

2) Chant the Mantra for Mercury

Learn the mantra for the planet here

 

 

Thurs,

Aug 30 2007

Tithi - Shravan Maase, Krishna Pakshe, Tritiyai

Learn more about lunar calendar here - Presentations

At the Mandir

6.30 PM PT - Aarati followed by Kali Puja class with 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 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

2) Chant the Mantra for Jupiter

Learn the mantra for the planet here

3) Worship of Saraswati.

Hear the Saraswati Stotram sung by Shree Maa "In the Temple of the Heart" CD here

Wake up and do aarati with the Mandirites and sing Pratah Smarami
here

 

 

Fri,

Aug 31 2007

Tithi - Shravan Maase, Krishna Pakshe, Chaturti

Learn more about lunar calendar here - Presentations

At the Mandir

6.30 PM PT - Aarati followed by Kali Puja class with 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 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.

 

 

 

Sat,

Sep 1 2007

Tithi - Shravan Maase, Krishna Pakshe, Panchami

Learn more about lunar calendar here - Presentations

At the Mandir

4.00 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.

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.

2) Recite Navagraha mantra for Saturn today.

Learn the mantra for the planet here


 

 

Submitted by webdev on Sun, 2007-08-26 22:32.