Week of Jan 20 - Jan 26 2008
Sun,
Jan 20 2008 |
Tithi - Paush Maase, Shukla Pakshe, Tryodasham
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At the Mandir
9:30 AM PT - Chandi Path.
Tune into our webcam and chant the Chandi Path with Maa and Swamiji and the Devi Mandir Family followed by Arati.
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.
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Suggested Sadhana for the Day
You can do one or more of the following
1)Chant the Siva Sahasranama
Among Siva's 1000 names is "He who is beyond Duality"
Meditate on Him and reach that place!
2)Join the Chandi sankalpa
Check out the yahoo groups posts for Maa and Swamiji's suggestions!
Listen to the audio classes here
3) Recite Navagraha mantra for Surya today.
Learn the mantra for the planet here
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Mon,
Jan 21 2008 |
Tithi - Paush Maase, Shukla Pakshe, Chaturdasham before sunrise, Poornima after sunrise
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At the Mandir
5 AM, 12 PM and 6.15 PM PT - Aarati
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Suggested Sadhana for the Day
You can do one or more of the following
| 1)Chant the Chandi!
The 14th day of the lunar fortnight is a very auspicious time!
Whether you are learning a little at a time or are a seasoned Chandi chanter, join in the yearly sankalpa
2)Chant the Satya Narayana Vrat
Poornima is the day to make a vow to speak and act in Truth.
Check out the online class archiveshere
3)Chant mantra for the Moon
If you would like to learn which planet should be worshipped each day, check out our website here
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Tue
Jan 22 2008 |
Tithi Paush Maase, Krishna Pakshe, Pradipat
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New Lunar Fortnight begins
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At the Mandir
5 AM, 12 PM and 6.15 PM PT - Aarati
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Suggested Sadhana for the Day
You can do one or more of the following
1)Chant the Chandi Kavacham.
Don't leave home without it!
Listen and learn about it with the audio classes here
2)Recite the Hanuman Chalisa
Hanuman is the embodiment of Pure Devotion and this is His day!
Join Swamiji from the corresponding archived classes here
3)Chant the Durga Puja
For those of us on a tight schedule, this puja is perfect!
4)Chant the mantra for Mars.
"Om Hum Srim Mangalaya Namah" |
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Wed,
Jan 23 2008 |
Tithi Paush Maase, Krishna Pakshe, Dwitiyam
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At the Mandir
5 AM, 12 PM and 6.15 PM PT - Aarati
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Suggested Sadhana for the Day
You can do one or more of the following
1)Chant the Vishnu Sahasranama
Among the names of Vishnu is "He who is the leader of the ideals of perfection"!!
Make a pledge today to embody this quality in one (or all) of your activities.
These 1000 names were told by Bhisma to Yuddhisthira in the Mahabharata.
2)Chant the Annapurna Sahasranama
She is the Goddess who grants nourishment on every level and that's our MAA!
She is also the Goddess who inspires us to nourish others, to give our best!
You can purchase the book here
3) Chant the Mantra for Mercury
Om Aim Strim Srim Buddhaya Namah
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Thurs,
Jan 24 2008 |
Tithi - Paush Maase, Krishna Pakshe, Tritiyam
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At the Mandir
5 AM, 12 PM and 6.15 PM PT - Aarati
This is the completion of our 3 year Chandi Sahasra Yajna (per the Gregorian calendar)!
6.30 PM PT - Join Shree Maa and Swamiji for a celebration!
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)Chant the Guru Gita.
NA GURORADHIKAM TASMAI SRI GURAVE NAMAH
There is nothing greater than the Guru therefore we bow down to the Guru!
The book available at our bookstore
2)Chant the Chandi
Finish up the 3 year sankalpa with a bang!
Chandi Maa ki jai!
3)Chant the Mantra for Jupiter
Om Hrim Klim Hum Brihaspataye Namah
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Fri,
Jan 25 2008 |
Tithi - Paush Maase, Krishna Pakshe, Chaturtam
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At the Mandir
5 AM, 12 PM and 6.15 PM PT - Aarati
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Suggested Sadhana for the Day
You can do one or more of the following
2)Chant the Ganesh Atharvashirsham
He will remove all obstacles
The Ganesh Puja book is available here
2)Perform the Lakshmi Puja
We always chant Her 1000 names, but Her puja is also very beautiful.
It contains the MahaLakshmi Ashtakam
You can listen to Maa's fabulous rendition here
The text is available from our bookstore.
4) Chant the Mantra for Venus
Om Hrim Srim Sukraya Namah
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Sat,
Jan 26 2008 |
Tithi Paush Maase, Krishna Pakshe, Panchamam
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At the Mandir
3.30 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 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)Establish a pot!
This is part of our weekly Hanuman Puja.
Watch Swamiji's fabulous demonstration and divine explanation here
4) Recite Navagraha mantra for Saturn today.
Om Aim Hrim Srim Sanaiscaraya Namah
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