The Dasa Mahavidhya
March 26, 2008
The Dasa Mahavidyas; 10 forms of the Divine feminine which range from the terrifying to the beautiful. The story of Shiva and Sati in which she takes 10 forms after getting angry with him. Chanting of Rajarajeshwari Ashtakam and 3 selections for Lalita Devi; the goddess of beauty.
Amba and Bhishma, Part 3
March 25, 2008
The conclusion of the story that centers on Bhishma and Amba. She finally has her revenge in the battle of the Mahabharata. Chanting includes PanchaShanti, Bala Mukundam, and Amba Pancharatnam.
Amba and Bhishma, Part 2
March 24, 2008
The continuation of Amba’s story from the Mahabharata which ultimately leads to Pandu and the birth of Arjuna and the other Pandava brothers. Chanting of Surya Kavacham and Bala Mukunda Ashtakam.
Amba and Bhishma, Part 1
March 23, 2008
The Mahabharata begins with the story of Amba and how she was abducted by Bhishma with her 2 sisters and eventually became his enemy. With the help of Shiva and Subramanyam she plots to kill him. Chanting of Shiva Stuthi and Muruganar.
The story of Draupadi
March 22, 2008
Draupadi emerges from the yagya fire and eventually becomes the wife of Arjuna and the other Pandava brothers. Stories about her and Krishna, at the court of the Kauravas, in the forest, and at the battle of the Mahabharata. Chanting of portions of the Bhagavad Gita, Ch. 13, and Vishnu Sahasranam Sloka.
Annapurna, the goddess of food
March 21, 2008
Annapurna, the goddess of food . She is the only fully beneficient form of the gooddess. Shiva and Parvati argue and visit Kasi to settle things. Shiva burns off the head of Brahma and Shankara composes Kanakadhara stotram to Lakshmi. Chanting of Kanakadhara stotram, AnnapurnI Ashtakam and Saraswati Navaratnamala.
Vishwamitra and the Gayatri mantra
March 20, 2008
Vishwamitra and the Gayatri Mantra. A King sees Vasistha’s magic cow but can’t steal it. He retires to the forest and becomes the rishi Vishwamitra and eventually becomes a Brahamrishi and cognizes the Gayatri Mantra. Chanting of Gayatri mantra and Agni Suktam from Rig Veda.
Markendeya and the Mrytunjaya Mantra
March 19, 2008
Markendeya and the Mrytunjaya Mantra, Markendeya lives only 16 years, Shiva kills Yama, the Lord of Death, Markendeya is tested by Indra and visited by Vishnu and Shiva. Chanting of Mrytunjaya gayatri, kavacham, and stotram
Nandi, Shiva’s bull
March 18, 2008
Nandi; Shiva’s Bull. The creation of Ganesha so Parvati can take a bath, Shiva gets into trouble and Nandi helps out by turning into a shark. Chanting of Ganesha Suprabhatam and Garuda Dandakam.
The Vamana incarnation of Vishnu
March 17, 2008
The Vamana incarnation of Vishnu. Bali, the demon king torments the gods and Vishnu takes the form of a dwarf in order to trick Bali into giving him 3 paces of land….with predictible results!