Navaratri is preceded by Mahaloya, the Great Dissolution, when we dissolve all our attachments to the creation, and in this way dissolve creation itself. Our last act in the old creation is to express our appreciation to our ancestors for preparing such a wonderful path for us. Now we can worship without obstruction for the Festival of Nine Nights.
Sadhus Don’t Wear Socks
The night is dark, cold and raining. A few devotees are lined up around Napeshwar with offerings of milk, yogurt, ghee and honey. This is no ordinary night, it is Maha Shivaratri.
No sooner has the experience started to sink in, who should arrive? None other than our very own Swamiji, Master Teacher, …read more
Who is Swaha?
We’ve often heard revered Sadhus and Priests perform Yagya, ending each mantra with the word “Swaha.” We may have even heard it in documentaries, stories, or films depicting sacred rituals.
But have you ever wondered—Who is Swaha? And why do we say “Swaha” while making an offering into the sacred fire?
The Meaning and Method of Worship
In this class Swami Satyananda Saraswati explains the essence and inner meanings of puja. He explores esoteric Vedic and Tantric sadhanas and demonstrates proper performance of these practices. This video is a resource for devotional seekers and anyone interested in yogic worship.
There is one video in the Meaning and Methods of Worship class by Swami Satyananda Saraswati and Shree Maa.
Durga
(Sanskrit: दुर्गा, durgā) Durgam means confusion, and Durga is She Who Removes All Confusion. Durga takes us beyond confusion to the clarity of Wisdom in which we can perceive Her infinite energy in all aspects of creation. By worshiping Durga, we are empowered to live meaningful lives, rich with the remembrance of our Divine Nature.
Union of Purush and Prakriti
Purush is the holder of energy, while Prakriti is Shakti – the dynamic force through which creation manifests. Their eternal union represents the inseparable relationship between consciousness and energy.
The article explores this principle through creation, the complementary roles of men and women, mutual respect, selfless service, and spiritual realization.
The Seven Levels of Meaning of Sanskrit
In the Vedic context, Sanskrit is considered the language of the gods (देववाणी, Devavāṇī) because it is the medium through which sacred knowledge (Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas) was revealed and preserved. It’s believed to be a vibrational language, where the sound itself carries spiritual power, making it integral to mantras and rituals.
Kashyapa Sutra Bija Mantras
Human emotions can be correlated to specific sanskrit bija mantras. In the Kashyapa Sutra, we learn the secret of how to transform negative emotions into positive ones through the repetition of mantras.
Download the full list of bija mantras and practice transforming your emotions today…read more
2026 Ashwin Navaratri Sankalpa
UPDATE OCT 14th 2026 – The group has chanted over 10,900 navarna mantra malas. Please keep chanting. Shree Maa and Swamiji have given us a sankalpa in preparation for and […]
2026 Krishna Janmashtami Sankalpa
UPDATE Sep 24th 2026 – The group has chanted over 20,283 males of “Om Krim Krishnaya Namah” and this sankalpa is now complete and closed. Shree Maa and Swamiji have […]
2026 Maa Bhairavi Sankalpa
Update Aug 1 2026 – This sankalpa is now complete, with the group chanting over 3900 malas. ——————-Shree Maa and Swamiji have given us a series of sankalpas starting Oct […]
2026 Father’s Day Message
Om Gurubhyo namah, I bow to my Guru; Om ParamaGurubhyo; I bow to the Lineage of the Guru (my Guru’s Guru and so forth); Om ParatparaGurubhyo namah, I bow to […]
After Form
After Form I dissolveI drift atomically like stardustRecycled carbonDark matter expansionI am unobservableI am floatingCremated quarks so many kindsI am undone into my original elements My component parts are particlesFields […]
2026 Maa Tara Sankalpa
Update July 2026 – This sankalpa is now complete, the group having chanted well over 5000 malas. ———————- Shree Maa and Swamiji have given us a series of sankalpas starting […]
🌑 Amavasya Homa for World Peace
A Sacred Gathering in Devotion and Unity
At Devi Mandir, we are blessed to walk a path guided by Shree Maa’s grace, one that calls us to come together in prayer, service, and collective intention. In alignment with this sacred guidance, we warmly invite our extended spiritual family to join us for a deeply meaningful Amavasya in every (New Moon) Homa dedicated to World Peace.
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