20 episodes
Devi Gita Swami Satyananda Saraswati
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- Religion & Spirituality
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati of DeviMandir provided these free audio classes explaining his Advanced Devi Gita book (also available as iPad App named 'Devi Gita')
Devi Gita, which is composed of 12 chapters from the Srimad Devi Bhagavatam, is a treasure chest of devotional practices and attitudes which every devotee of the Divine Mother will want to learn and apply.
The Devi Gita teaches a doctrine of holistic spirituality in which all forms of Yoga, such as action (karma yoga), wisdom (jnana yoga), devotion (bhakti yoga) and meditation (dhyana yoga), are united.
Swami Satyananda Saraswati’s class on the Devi Gita provides a rare opportunity to become absorbed in His wisdom and His bhava (emotional attitude).
.For more info about this book, please visit http://www.shreemaa.org/devi-gita-book/
.For HD quality videos of these Podcasts, please visit http://www.shreemaa.org/current-video-class-devi-gita-discussions/
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Session 1 (Introduction)
In this first class of the Devi Gita, Swamiji commences discussion of philosophy behind worship of the Divine Mother, described in chapters 29-40 of the Devi Bhagavatam. The Devi Gita begins with Himalaya asking the Divine Mother, “What did I do to deserve the blessing of having You take birth in my home? How should I act when I become the father of the Divine Mother? How should I regard You?”
The answers to these questions is where the Devi Gita begins…enjoy! -
Session 10 (Chapter 6)
In this session, the Divine Mother describes the panchakrita process, and She describes the Devi pranava mantra “HRIM” to Himalaya and the other Gods.
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Session 11 (Chapter 7)
In this class, Swamiji talks about the methods and practices of yoga. Included are the 10 aspects of Yam and Niyam, the 5 preferred asanas for meditation, and instruction in pranayam.
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Session 12 (Chapter 8)
In this session, Swamiji talks about the behaviors of a wise being. The Goddess explains to Himalaya the path of a Jnani.
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Session 13 (Chapter 9)
In this podcast, Swamiji discusses chapter on bhakti. The Goddess describes different forms of devotion (sattvic, rajasic and tamasic devotion) and explains parabhakti.
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Session 14 (Chapter 10)
In this class, the pilgrimage places of the Goddess are enumerated as well as the vows of worship.