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Chandi Sadhana: My experiences

The Chandi Path is the allegorical story of Surath and Samadhi – the former is a king, the latter a businessman. They both go through the angst of living – note this was not any different hundreds of thousands of years ago than it is now. They both find themselves grieving over things they are attached to, a way of life they were used to, which is no longer available to them – i.e. life’s various changes. They happen to have the good fortune of meeting with Medhas Rishi and seek his guidance. He narrates the Chandi to them, the summary is this – “Chant the Chandi – that is all there is for one to do, when you are ready, when the Divine Mother is ready, she will give you what you need and what you deserve. There is no need for angst, depression, anger, stress, tension, nerves and what have you.”

I feel I was not any different than Surath and Samadhi, neither is anyone else. My prayers brought me to Shree Maa and Swamiji and what they said in essence is exactly what Medhas Rishi said to Surath and Samadhi. “Chant the Chandi, it is a privilege, what more could one ask for”. Swamiji also taught the proper way to chant the Chandi per his lineage in Siddhasana with Pranayam.

I have now been chanting the Chandi since 2007. Initially it took me a week to chant the Chandi, over a matter of several months to a year and half, this improved gradually to where I was able to chant it in a matter of an hour and fifteen minutes. The Asana was very hard and painful, this too improved with time to where I could chant in one Asana and finish the Seedha Path.

Over the last 2 years I have been chanting the Chandi with Samputs. I was drawn to the Chandi Samput book that Swamiji has written and asked him about it, he encouraged me to chant it with the samput.

I have not resolved all my problems, have not answered the meaning of life and continue to float in the river of life. Chanting the Chandi has made me handle what life throws my way in a more mature, able, calm fashion. I have noticed the very same demons rise and fall in my being that is described in the various chapters of the Chandi and patiently wait for the fruition of the penance that is described in Chapter 13.

Raghu

Submitted by site-editor on Sun, 2011-11-27 18:09.

Spiritual Calendar: July 31 - August 6

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Date Tithau Suggested Sadhana At the Mandir
Sun, July 31 Shravan, Shukla, Pratipad
Mon, August 1 Shravan, Shukla, Dvitiyam and Tritiyam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Tue, August 2 Shravan, Shukla, Chaturtham
  • Chant Om Ganapathaye Namaha 108 times
  • Chant Hanuman Chalisa
  • Chant Kali Sahasranama (Thousand Names of Kali)
  • Chant Om Namah Shivaya 3000 times
  • Chant Mantra for Mars (Mangal)
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Wed, August 3 Shravan, Shukla, Panchamam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Thu, August 4 Shravan, Shukla, Sashtam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Fri, August 5 Shravan, Shukla, Saptamam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Sat, August 6 Shravan, Shukla, Ashtamam

Sunday Chandi Homa

Tune into our webcam and chant the Chandi Path with the Devi Mandir Family followed by Arati.

For permission to visit/participate at this event at the Mandir, please write to info@shreemaa.org.
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 to listen to the mantra.
Kirtan with Devi Mandir Family

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.
Puja books

You can obtain copies of the Hanuman Puja book at our bookstore
Submitted by webdev on Sun, 2011-07-31 02:51.

Spiritual Calendar: July 24-30

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Date Tithau Suggested Sadhana At the Mandir
Sun, July 24 Aashadh, Krishna, Navamam
Mon, July 25 Aashadh, Krishna, Dashamam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Tue, July 26 Aashadh, Krishna, Ekadasham
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Wed, July 27 Aashadh, Krishna, Dvadasham
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Thu, July 28 Aashadh, Krishna, Tryodasham
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Fri, July 29 Aashadh, Krishna, Chaturdasham
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Sat, July 30 Aashadh, Krishna, Amavasyam

Sunday Chandi Homa

Tune into our webcam and chant the Chandi Path with the Devi Mandir Family followed by Arati.

For permission to visit/participate at this event at the Mandir, please write to info@shreemaa.org.
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 to listen to the mantra.
Kirtan with Devi Mandir Family

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.
Puja books

You can obtain copies of the Hanuman Puja book at our bookstore
Submitted by webdev on Sat, 2011-07-23 04:11.

Spiritual Calendar: July 17-23

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Date Tithau Suggested Sadhana At the Mandir
Sun, July 17 Aashadh, Krishna, Tritiyam
Mon, July 18 Aashadh, Krishna, Chaturtham
  • Chant Shiva Sahasranama (Thousand Names of Shiva)
  • Chant Rudrashtadhyayi
  • Chant Om Gam Ganpathaye Namaha 108 times
  • Chant Mantra for Moon (Soma)
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Tue, July 19 Aashadh, Krishna, Panchamam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Wed, July 20 Aashadh, Krishna, Sashtam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Thu, July 21 Aashadh, Krishna, Sashtam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Fri, July 22 Aashadh, Krishna, Saptamam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Sat, July 23 Aashadh, Krishna, Ashtamam

Sunday Chandi Homa

Tune into our webcam and chant the Chandi Path with the Devi Mandir Family followed by Arati.

For permission to visit/participate at this event at the Mandir, please write to info@shreemaa.org.
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 to listen to the mantra.
Kirtan with Devi Mandir Family

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.
Puja books

You can obtain copies of the Hanuman Puja book at our bookstore
Submitted by webdev on Sun, 2011-07-17 01:48.

Spiritual Calendar: July 10-16

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Date Tithau Suggested Sadhana At the Mandir
Sun, July 10 Aashadh, Shukla, Dashamam and Ekadasham
Mon, July 11 Aashadh, Shukla, Dvadasham
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Tue, July 12 Aashadh, Shukla, Tryodasham
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Wed, July 13 Aashadh, Shukla, Chaturdasham
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Thu, July 14 Aashadh, Shukla, Pournimam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
  • Guru Purnima
  • Satyanarayan Vrat
Fri, July 15 Aashadh, Krishna, Pratipad
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Sat, July 16 Aashadh, Krishna, Dvitiyam

Sunday Chandi Homa

Tune into our webcam and chant the Chandi Path with the Devi Mandir Family followed by Arati.

For permission to visit/participate at this event at the Mandir, please write to info@shreemaa.org.
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 to listen to the mantra.
Kirtan with Devi Mandir Family

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.
Puja books

You can obtain copies of the Hanuman Puja book at our bookstore
Submitted by webdev on Sat, 2011-07-09 23:48.

Spiritual Calendar: July 3-9

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Date Tithau Suggested Sadhana At the Mandir
Sun, July 3 Aashadh, Shukla, Tritiyam
Mon, July 4 Aashadh, Shukla, Chaturtham
  • Chant Shiva Sahasranama (Thousand Names of Shiva)
  • Chant Rudrashtadhyayi
  • Chant Om Gam Ganapathaye Namaha 108 times
  • Chant Mantra for Moon (Soma)
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Tue, July 5 Aashadh, Shukla, Panchamam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Wed, July 6 Aashadh, Shukla, Sashtam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Thu, July 7 Aashadh, Shukla, Saptamam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Fri, July 8 Aashadh, Shukla, Ashtamam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Sat, July 9 Aashadh, Shukla, Navamam

Sunday Chandi Homa

Tune into our webcam and chant the Chandi Path with the Devi Mandir Family followed by Arati.

For permission to visit/participate at this event at the Mandir, please write to info@shreemaa.org.
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 to listen to the mantra.
Kirtan with Devi Mandir Family

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.
Puja books

You can obtain copies of the Hanuman Puja book at our bookstore
Submitted by webdev on Sat, 2011-07-02 04:44.

Spiritual Calendar: June 26 - July 2

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Date Tithau Suggested Sadhana At the Mandir
Sun, June 26 Jyesth, Krishna, Ekadasham
Mon, June 27 Jyesth, Krishna, Dvadasham
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Tue, June 28 Jyesth, Krishna, Tryodasham
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Wed, June 29 Jyesth, Krishna, Chaturdasham
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Thu, June 30 Jyesth, Krishna, Amavasyam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Fri, July 1 Aaashadh, Shukla, Pratipad
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
  • Aashaadh Navaratri begins
Sat, July 2 Aashadh, Shukla, Dvitiyam

Sunday Chandi Homa

Tune into our webcam and chant the Chandi Path with the Devi Mandir Family followed by Arati.

For permission to visit/participate at this event at the Mandir, please write to info@shreemaa.org.
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 to listen to the mantra.
Kirtan with Devi Mandir Family

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.
Puja books

You can obtain copies of the Hanuman Puja book at our bookstore
Submitted by webdev on Sun, 2011-06-26 01:00.

Spiritual Calendar: June 19-25

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Date Tithau Suggested Sadhana At the Mandir
Sun, June 19 Jyesth, Krishna, Chaturtham
Mon, June 20 Jyesth, Krishna, Panchamam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Tue, June 21 Jyesth, Krishna, Sashtam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Wed, June 22 Jyesth, Krishna, Saptamam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Thu, June 23 Jyesth, Krishna, Ashtamam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Fri, June 24 Jyesth, Krishna, Navamam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Sat, June 25 Jyesth, Krishna, Dashamam

Sunday Chandi Homa

Tune into our webcam and chant the Chandi Path with the Devi Mandir Family followed by Arati.

For permission to visit/participate at this event at the Mandir, please write to info@shreemaa.org.
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 to listen to the mantra.
Kirtan with Devi Mandir Family

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.
Puja books

You can obtain copies of the Hanuman Puja book at our bookstore
Submitted by webdev on Sun, 2011-06-19 04:40.

Spiritual Calendar - June 12-18

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Date Tithau Suggested Sadhana At the Mandir
Sun, June 12 Jyesth, Shukla, Dvadasham
Mon, June 13 Jyesth, Shukla, Tryodasham
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Tue, June 14 Jyesth, Shukla, Chaturdasham
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Wed, June 15 Jyesth, Shukla, Pournimam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
  • Satynarayan Vrat
Thu, June 16 Jyesth, Krishna, Pratipad
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Fri, June 17 Jyesth, Krishna, Dvitiyam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Sat, June 18 Jyesth, Krishna, Tritiyam

Sunday Chandi Homa

Tune into our webcam and chant the Chandi Path with the Devi Mandir Family followed by Arati.

For permission to visit/participate at this event at the Mandir, please write to info@shreemaa.org.
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 to listen to the mantra.
Kirtan with Devi Mandir Family

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.
Puja books

You can obtain copies of the Hanuman Puja book at our bookstore
Submitted by webdev on Thu, 2011-06-16 03:18.

Spiritual Calendar: June 5 - 11

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Date Tithau Suggested Sadhana At the Mandir
Sun, June 5 Jyesth, Shukla, Chaturtham
Mon, June 6 Jyesth, Shukla, Panchamam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Tue, June 7 Jyesth, Shukla, Sashtam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Wed, June 8 Jyesth, Shukla, Saptamam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Thu, June 9 Jyesth, Shukla, Ashtamam and Navamam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Fri, June 10 Jyesth, Shukla, Dashamam
  • Arati: 5 AM, 12 PM and 6:30 PM, PST
Sat, June 11 Jyesth, Shukla, Ekadasham

Sunday Chandi Homa

Tune into our webcam and chant the Chandi Path with the Devi Mandir Family followed by Arati.

For permission to visit/participate at this event at the Mandir, please write to info@shreemaa.org.
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 to listen to the mantra.
Kirtan with Devi Mandir Family

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.
Puja books

You can obtain copies of the Hanuman Puja book at our bookstore
Submitted by webdev on Sat, 2011-06-04 08:23.
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