Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Gayatri is the vibration with which we greet the rising Sun in the morning, and therefore She signifies beginnings. She also is a meter, 24 syllables to the verse. She is the incessant and relentless pursuit of wisdom. She is the feminine expression of the light of the Sun. The Thousand Names of Gayatri shares the most succinct philosophies, the most subtle ethics, the greatest ideals of spiritual perfection, expressed in alphabetical order, with rhymes and musical tones in harmonic convergence, and rhythms in orders of mathematical perfection, all in one composition. One has to bow in awe and reverence at the majesty of thought presented by the rsis

Everyday Yoga becomes more popular in the Western world, while taking forms further away from its original essence and purpose. This book opens the doors to the deep worldview of yoga. It cites its original sources, from the Vedas and the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Yoga-Sutras, the classic Hatha-Yoga texts, through the little-known lives of the Natha masters, to the great contemporary yogis. An exciting text where the author, who has taken a journey first-hand through the inner process of yoga, leads us to discover its foundations, its practices and its ancestral legacy that has been kept alive from master to disciple to the present; and to help us understand the process of yoga, from its ancient origins to the way it is taught in the West today.

Durga Puja Advanced is an invaluable reference tool to learn the worship of Goddess Durga. The Advanced Puja is significantly more sophisticated than the original Durga Puja Beginner. Several viddhis from the Purohit Darpan were added as well as many stotrams, including the Durga Sahasranam.This treasure chest teaches an authentic process of worship from ancient India. It guides the spiritual seeker toward union with Durga, the Goddess who takes away confusion, replacing it with stillness and clarity. In this guided mediation you will learn how to worship the Goddess in four simple steps: invitation, invocation, offering and union. Durga Puja Advanced is recommended for all devotees of Durga, especially for those who wish to keep the Navaratri Vrats.The material is presented with original Sanskrit mantras (in big and clear font), a Romanized phonetic transliteration, and a complete English translation. Total pages 504.

This is a step-by-step guide to the worship of Lord Ganesh. In this comprehensive puja instruction, Swamiji reveals the secrets of puja to Lord Ganesha, the God of Wisdom, in four simple steps: invitation, invocation, offering and union. "Without Wisdom it is impossible for any seeker to unlock the doors to the secrets of enlightenment. Ganesha grants that boon." SwamijiThe Ganesh Puja Advanced is an expansion of Swamiji's original Beginner Ganesh Puja, adding many new stotrams, like Ganeshashtakam and Ganesh Sahasranam. It is recommended for all devotees of Ganesh.The material is presented with original Sanskrit mantras (in big and clear font), a Romanized phonetic transliteration, and a complete English translation.

"Tattva Jnana" means the knowledge of the principles. This book outlines and enumerates these 36 principles as well as the three qualities of nature, the four objectives of life, the five elements, the six subjects of study, the seven levels of consciousness, the 8 limbs of yoga, the nine steps of devotion and much more There is a compilation of the classical schools of philosophy as well as definitions and applications. In one small, simple book, all this information is in an abbreviated outline format, keeping the handbook's knowledge extremely clear, accessible and efficient. Students of spirituality will find their time with this book well spent.

"Laksh" is the goal and "Lakshmi" is the definition of the goal for which we are striving. She represents all that we value in life. Through the worship of Mother Lakshmi, the definition of our path to success is refined and cultivated by her divine traits. This book has the 1000 names of Lakshmi, and Her system of worship presented in the original Sanskrit, the Roman transliteration and the English translation.

The Samashti Upasana or Cosmic Puja, is the meditation and worship of all the forms of divinity in existence; all the deities of the universe. Pu is punya, which means merit. Ja is jata, which means giving birth. Puja is activity that gives birth to merit. The action of the greatest merit is to guide one's awareness into the presence of God and to maintain that presence for as long as possible. Through puja we offer all that we possibly can to God and thereby experience peace. This worship is intended to lead us to that objective. Swami Satyananda Saraswati has translated the Cosmic Puja so that we may use it to instill within us that quality of true reverence for all of life in which we actually pay attention. By performing this worship we become so absorbed in the union between the perceiver and the object of perception that we go beyond all duality.Derived from the Chandi Path, the Cosmic Puja describes methods of worship the Divine Mother in her forms as Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasarasavati. Included is the "Panch Devata Puja," the worship of the five divisions of the Hindu Dharma: Shiva, Shakti, Vishu, Ganesh, and the nine planets. Other pujas in this book include: bhuta shudhi (enlivening energy centers), the Yantra Puja, Agni Prajvalitam (enkindling of sacred fire), the establishment of the Sanskrit alphabet in the body, the establishment of life, worship of the Divine Mother's body, the worship of her divine weapons, and much more. This book is an anthology of practices which accompany and augment the Chandi Path.

The Devi Gita comes from the last ten chapters of the seventh skanda of the Devi Bhagavatam and presents the magnificent dialogue between Himalaya and the Divine Mother, when She declared that She would take birth in his house as the Goddess Parvati. Himalaya asked, "How shall I act when I become the father of the Divine Mother? What will be my attitudes toward life? What will be my spiritual discipline? How can I remember Your divinity all the time?" This book presents a trove of information including a list of the places of pilgrimage in honor of the Goddess, directions for how to sit, how to breathe, and how to please the Divine Mother through acts of devotion. This book is presented with the original Sanskrit, the Roman phonetic transliteration and the exquisite English translation.

Santoshi Maa is the Goddess of Satisfaction, Contentment, Peace, and Acceptance. Her worship inspires these qualities within devotees. This Puja contains Her Dhyanam, Nyasa, the offering of items used in Her worship, and Her One Hundred Eight Names. It is offered in Sanskrit, Bengali, and Roman, with an English translation. Everyone is invited to join in the worship of the Goddess of Satisfaction. Santoshi Maa is full of delight May She grant Peace and Satisfaction to all devotees who perform Her worship.

The Bhagavad Gita is considered the essence of the Vedas and Upanishads. In Vaishnava tradition there are five jewels which surround the Bhagavad Gita, and these are considered the five jewels, which ornament the Gita.The five jewels are: Gita Mahatmyam, the Greatness of the Gita; Vishnusahasranam, the Thousand Names of Vishnu; Bhishmastavaraja, the King of the Spiritual Songs of Bhishma - the Powerful; Anusmriti, the Remembrance of the Most Subtle; and Gajendra Moksha, the Liberation of the King of Elephants.These five ornaments enhance the beauty of the Gita, and and create a sadhana which is a stepping stone to the Chandi Samputs.The material is presented with original Sanskrit mantras (in big and clear font), a Romanized phonetic transliteration, and a complete English translation.

The biography of Shree Maa describes the extraordinary experiences of an enlightened being. Knowing her divinity from childhood, Shree Maa left home at an early age to reside in the seclusion of the Himalayas and devote her life to spiritual practices. Having realized her ultimate unity with God, she has dedicated her life to sharing wisdom and inspiration. The story of Shree Maa's journey is a classic example of realizing the human potential, no matter what field of endeavor one may choose.

Ramakrishna was a 19th century saint who was instrumental in exemplifying the universality of God. The majesty of Ramakrishna's thoughts can be summarized in a few short statements: There is One God of us all, who is called by many names in many languages. As many as there are individuals, so many are the ways of worshiping the One God. The point of religious experience is not to engage in intellectual debate, but to become submerged in the ecstasy of divine love through devotion to our path. He told stories in a simple way, but with a big meaning. This book is a compilation of community gatherings that took place across the world between 1998 and 2001. These gatherings revolved around Shree Maa and Swamiji's translations of Mahendra Gupta's book, "Kathamrita." This book contains discussions between Ramakrishna and his devotees. It is a storehouse of practical, entertaining, and applicable wisdom from the sincerity of Ramakrishna's devotion to God.

In Chapter Two, Chandi is propitiated by the Gods, and bedecked with divine ornaments. Then She cuts down the many Generals of the Ego. In various ways She and Dharma, her Lion tear apart the appendages of the Great Ego and restore harmony to the universe. This book is highly recommended for Sanskrit students, scholars of philosophy, or anyone interested in the Glory of the Goddess as a tool for personal transformation.

The Study of Chapter One is the most in depth analysis of the Chandi Path available. It breaks down each word of Chapter One and includes an elaborately detailed account of the segments of time enumerated from a fraction of a second, to the length of one exhalation of God. It also includes other additional background information that a chanter of the Chandi will enjoy and benefit from immensely.

Living with the Soul is an autobiography of a modern day saint, a collection of interviews with a superior individual, who has been recognized around the world for her outstanding contributions of spirit, service, loving and joyful inspirations and teaching. This is a story of a most remarkable human being, who has attained the heights of spiritual greatness.The story is told in her own words, in an English so sweet as to betray her rural beginnings, about a village girl who, by virtue of her spiritual inclination, became an example and an inspriation for communities of seekers around the world.Shree Maa has been recognized and appreciated by peoples of all walks of life, and the story of her journey is a classic example of human potential, no matter what field of endeavor one may choose.

From Birth to Death contains the mantras, instructions, applications, and philosophy for all the rites of passage in the Hindu dharma from the Vedic wedding ceremony to the funeral rites performed at the end of life. The basic resource for this is the compilation is the Purohit Darpana, which is probably the most prestigious and practical authoritative text on Hindu ceremonies. The last half of the book is a questions and answers section compiled from the online classes that took place in 2010. Comprising 717 pages and complete with original Sanskrit mantras, Roman transliteration and English translation.

The Rudrashtadhyayi contains eight chapters that emanate from the Shukla Yajur Veda, which are especially beloved to Lord Shiva. The 1st chapter requests Lord Shiva to bless us with His firm determination. The 2nd chapter contains the famous "Purusha Shukta" in praise of the Supreme Being. The 3rd chapter worships Shiva in the form of the spiritual warrior Indra, the Rule of the Pure. Chapter 4 worships Shiva as Surya, the Light of Wisdom. Chapter 5 is well known as the Namakam, where we bow to the many manifestations of Lord Shiva. Chapter 6 we ask Shiva for blessings, chapter 7 we make offerings to his various manifestations. The 8th chapter is famous as the Chamakam describing the divine characteristics of Shiva that are within us. The final chapter asks for peace and offers peace. Presented in the Sanskrit, Roman phonetic and complete English translation. The Rudrashtadhyayi has been chanted for thousands of years, by millions of devotees. The feeling and wisdom of these beautiful hymns of praise have been transmitted from generation to generation in the oral tradition of Guru Disciple relationship. Those who chant the Rudrashtadhyayi can feel the vibrations of the many generations of sincere worshippers and can receive this transmission themselves.

The Thousand Names of Vishnu comes from the Mahabharata, and describes a thousand qualities and attributes of the Supreme Divinity. "Sat" is truth, "Narayana" is the All Pervading Consciousness. The Satya Narayana Vrat is the vow to speak and act in truth, the most important practice for spiritual seekers this day in age.

The perfect place to begin your practice of yogic worship. Lord Shiva is the Consciousness of Infinite Goodness, and his five letter mantra makes His puja an excellent starting point for first time Sanskrit chanters.Pu means merit and ja means to give birth. Puja is that which gives birth to merit, and in our tradition the highest merit is the privilege to sit in the presence of God. Puja is an ancient system of worship designed to guide the mind to this experience.This book contains all the elements for a proper puja, including Shiva's meditation, mantras for the articles of worship, His one hundred and eight names, arati, and the Shiva Calisa. All mantras are presented with the original Sanskrit, Roman transliteration, and English translation. Also included is a guide to Sanskrit pronunciation.