In this class Swamiji begins the translation and explanation of the Shiva Sahasranam, the Thousand Names of Lord Shiva. He also gives an in-depth explanation of the meaning of several names in response to questions from devotees.

In this class Swamiji continues his translation of the Shiva Sahasranam, the Thousand Names of Shiva. This class goes from name 301 to 700. Swamiji also explains the reason for chanting a Sahasranam rather than simply chanting one mantra a 1000 times.

In this class Swamiji completes his translation of the Shiva Sahasranam, with names 701 to 1008. He answers questions on the meaning of names as well as on the true meaning of renunciation.

In this class Swamiji demonstrates how to invite and establish the Divine Fire. He also recites the Shiva Sahasranam in Sanskrit with oblations to the fire.

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Swamiji continues the Shiva Puja by explaining the Punya Havachan and the Swasti Vachana, the establishment of purified water and the beginning of the

establishment of the pot or Kalasha. Swamiji also gives an in-depth explanation of the use of Mudras.

In this class Swamiji begins by describing the Shiva Dhyanam, the blissful meditation on the form of Shiva. These verses describe the divine qualities of Shiva and help us to absorb our mind in him.

In this class Swamiji explains several famous stotrams for Lord Shiva, including Shivo’ham, Purusha Suktam, Rudrashtakam and Lingashtakam.

In this video Swamiji completes the explanation of the Advanced Shiva Puja with the Shiva Panchakshara Stotram, Kaupina Panchakam, and the Shiva Chalisa.

In this class Shree Maa and Swamiji perform the Advanced Shiva Puja. They start the puja at the beginning of the book and proceed up until the Yajna Paddhoti. To view some awesome pictures of this sacred puja, please visit http://www.shreemaa.org/shiva-puja-2014-photo-gallery/

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In this class Swamiji finishes the recitation of the Shiva Puja with Shiva’s Arati, the Pranam Mantras,and the Stotrams in the Appendix. Specifically, this video includes Shiva Arati, Purusha Suktam, Rudrashtakam, Lingashtakam, Shiva Panchakshara Stotram, Bhava Sagara, Kaupina Panchakam and Shiva Chalisa.