Introduction
In this class Swamiji introduces the Chandi Path. He explains the purpose of reciting the Chandi Path as well as its origins. This class is a must listen for anyone who recites the Durga Saptashati.
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Episodes (34)
Table of Contents and Devata Pranam
In this class Swamiji explains the table of contents of the Chandi Path, giving a description of the various chapters and stotrams found within. He then reads the translation of the introductory mantras for worship.
Sapta Sloki Durga and 108 names of Durga
In this class Swamiji explains the remaining introductory mantras. He then translates the Sapta Sloki Durga (also called Durga Saptashloki), the Seven Verses that Express the Essence of She Who Relieves All Difficulties, and the 108 Names of Durga.
Sapodhara and Brahmadi Sapa Vimochana
In this class Swamiji discusses the mantras that remove the curses, including the Sapodhara mantras and the Brahmadi Sapa Vimochana. He explains the inner meaning of the curses and the mantras which remove them in great depth.
Devya Kavacham
In this class Swamiji discusses the Devya Kavacham, the Armor of the Goddess, and answers many questions from devotees about the Stotram.
Argala Stotram
In this class Swamiji explains the Argala Stotram, the Praise Which Unfastens the Bolt. With this stotram we purify our intentions and take one step closer to entering the secret of the Goddess.
Kilakam, Vedoktam and Tantroktam Ratri suktam
In this class Swamiji discusses the Kilakam, the Praise that Removes the Pin. He also explains the Vedoktam and Tantroktam Ratri Suktams, which praise the Goddess as the Night of Duality.
Devyatharvashirsham
In this class Swamiji explains the Devyatharvashirsham, the Highest Meaning of the Goddess. He describes the beautiful philosophy of Shri Vidya, as well as explaining the coded or hidden forms of Navarna and Kadi mantras found in the Stotram.
Navarna Viddhi
In this class Swamiji explains the Navarna Viddhi, the System of Worship with the Nine Lettered Mantra. He also reviews and answers many questions from devotees on a wide range of spiritual topics.
Chapter 1, part 1
In this class Swamiji begins explaining the story of Chapter 1 of the Chandi Path. Swamiji speaks on great length about each verse and shows us how the Chandi is the story of our own lives.
Chapter 1, part 2
In this class Swamiji continues his discussion of Chapter One of the Chandi Path. He describes the aspects of Mahamaya, the Great Measurement of Consciousness, and the story of the slaying of Too Much and Too Little.
Chapter 2, part 1
In this class Swamiji discusses Chapter Two of the Chandi Path. All of the Gods had been kicked out of Heaven by the Great Ego and offered their collective lights to manifest the form of the Divine Mother. Swamiji explains how we can practically understand this chapter and apply its wisdom to our own lives.
Chapter 2, part 2
In this class Swamiji continues the discussion of Chapter Two of the Chandi Path. Swamiji explains the various generals in the army of the Ego who come to do battle with the Goddess.
Chapter 3
In this class Swamiji discusses Chapter Three of the Chandi Path, in which the Divine Mother slays the Ego and his army of thoughts. As this chapter is short, the class also includes a long Questions and Answers session on related topics.
Chapter 4
In this class Swamiji explains Chapter Four of the Chandi Path. In this chapter the Gods, having been freed from the rule of the Great Ego, sing a song of praise for the Goddess.
Chapter 5
In this class Swamiji begins to explain Chapter Five of the Chandi Path. In this chapter the Gods pray to the Goddess to free them from the two demons Self-Conceit and Self-Deprecation.
Chapter 5
In this class Swamiji continues the explanations of Chapter Five of the Chandi Path. In these verses the ambassador of Self-Conceit, named “He Who Appears To Be a Friend,” speaks with the Goddess.
Chapter 6
In this class Swamiji discusses Chapter Six and Seven of the Chandi Path. Chapter Six is the slaying of Sinful Eyes and Chapter Seven is the slaying of Passion and Anger.
Chapter 8
In this class Swamiji discusses Chapter Eight of the Chandi Path, the slaying of Raktabija, the Seed of Desire.
Chapter 9
In this class Swamiji explains Chapter Nine of the Chandi Path, the Slaying of Self-Deprecation. He also answers many questions from devotees related to the chapter and spiritual life in general.