In this class Swamiji begins explaining the story of Chapter 1 of the Chandi Path. Swamiji speaks on great length about each verse and shows us how the Chandi is the story of our own lives.

Chapter 1, part 1

Swami Satyananda Saraswati from DeviMandir provided these free audio classes explaining his widely acclaimed and monumental book 'Chandi Path' written more than 30 years ago. (also available as iPad App named 'Chandi Path')
		The name Chandi comes from the word “chand” which in Sanskrit means to tear apart. The spiritual meaning of Chandi is “She Who Tears Apart Thought”. The recitation of the Chandi Path is designed to guide the reader’s awareness into the presence of Chandi – the Divine Mother Herself – so that all conflict of mind may return to Peace.
		The Chandi Path comes from chapters 81 to 93 of the Markandeya Purana, one of the greatest spiritual treasures of Hindu spirituality. It is a universal epic which tells the story of how the Businessman and the King discover the Glory of the Goddess.
		HD video classes of this podcast are available at: http://www.shreemaa.org/chandi-path-hi-res-class/
		For more info about this book, please visit http://www.shreemaa.org/ways-to-worship-pages/durga/chandi-path-book

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In this class Swamiji continues the explanations of Chapter Five of the Chandi Path. In these verses the ambassador of Self-Conceit, named “He Who Appears To Be a Friend,” speaks with the Goddess.

Chapter 5

In this class Swamiji begins to explain Chapter Five of the Chandi Path. In this chapter the Gods pray to the Goddess to free them from the two demons Self-Conceit and Self-Deprecation.

In this class Swamiji discusses the Chandi Path Phal Shruti from the Varahi Tantra. It explains the various benefits of chanting the Chandi Path one or more times.

Chandi Path phala shruti

In this class Swamiji discusses the Chandi Maa Ki Arati, Devi Mayi, Bhagavati Stuti and the Pranam Mantras.

Aarti, Devi Mayi, Bhagavati Stuti and Pranam mantra

In this class Swamiji explains the Siddha Kunjika Stotram, the Key to Perfection.

Chapter 1, part 1

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