Advanced Shiva Puja and Yagna

In this class, Swamiji explains the universality of God and the ever inspiring Sadhana Panchakam by Adi Shankaracharya. Swamiji says that Lord Shiva is the

Consciousness of Infinite Goodness. Dive into this class and enjoy the Wisdom and Light of the Consciousness of Infinite Goodness.

Swamiji translates and explains the Shiva Sankalpa Stotram, which is full of wisdom and inspiration. He also answers devotee’s questions, including a full

explanation of when to do normal and Manasic (mental) Pujas.

In this class, Swamiji speaks about the delightful worship of Lord Ganesh. He translates the great mantras of the Highest Meaning of Ganesh and the 108 names of

Ganesh. Swamiji also answers many question about the worship of Lord Ganapati.

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.

Swamiji describes the system of worship for establishing life in the Kalasha, the Sacred Pot. By this system we learn to establish divinity everywhere. He also answers

many questions related to the practice.

In this class, Swamiji explains the establishment of the Vishasharghya (conch shell offering) and the practices of Bhuta Shuddhi (purification of the elements) and Bhutapsarana (dispersion of inimical energies). Bhuta Shuddhi involves the reciting of the bija mantras of the chakras. Swamiji explains many subtleties about this practice and answers questions from devotees.

Swamiji explains the process of Neti, washing the sinuses, and Pranayama, control of the breath. He also teaches the practices of establishing the letters of the Sanskrit alphabet in the different parts of the body, as well as the worship of the Divine Mother’s body. This class is filled with great wisdom.

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 the system of Sthapana, establishing the deity on the altar, and the Puja Naivedya, the offerings of worship. He explains the meaning of the offerings and answers questions related to them.

This class contains two parts. In the first session Swamiji begins with the explanation of the Yajna Paddhoti, the system of worship with the Divine Fire. The fire of the Yajna outside reflects the light of meditation burning inside. The method for worshiping the yantra is also explained in this class along with its meaning and purpose.

In the second class Swamiji demonstrates how to draw the yantra. We recommend to watch its HD video at http://vimeo.com/88232911