In this session, Swamiji discussed the precursor to the Devi Gita. He tells the story of Parikshit’s curse, and how Janamejaya, his son and successor became king during the Kali yuga. The last half of the class Swamiji answers quesitons from the audience.

In this session, Swamij translates the Sanskrit preliminary mantras into English, and then answers questions from devotees.

In this podcast, Swamiji discusses chapter on bhakti. The Goddess describes different forms of devotion (sattvic, rajasic and tamasic devotion) and explains parabhakti.

In this class Swamiji discusses the Hymn of the Praise to the Goddess of Unity. He explains the story of the Vindhya Mountain and how he was humbled by Agastya Muni. Later, Agastya was married and had a daughter, who was the author of this Vedic hymn.

In this class, Swamiji describes the system of establishment of the nine lettered mantra: Om Aim Hrim Klim Chamundayai Vicche.

In this video, Swamiji discusses chapter 12 of the Devi Gita wherein the Goddess explains the method of worship from the moment of waking up in the morning. She explains how to meditate upon Her form and what is most pleasing to Her.

In this podcast, Swamiji discusses the means by which the Goddess is pleased. Some follow a Vedic path, others a Tantric path, and some follow a path that is mishra.

In this session, Swamiji talks about the behaviors of a wise being. The Goddess explains to Himalaya the path of a Jnani.

In this class, the pilgrimage places of the Goddess are enumerated as well as the vows of worship.

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!