Dussehra - one of the most-beloved and celebrated holy days in the Hindu calendar - denotes the victory of good over evil. It is said that it was on this day that goddess Durga defeated Mahishasura after a fierce battle lasting for more than nine days. In many parts of the country, it is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Rama over ten-headed demon king of Lanka, Ravana.
HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji so beautifully shares that the way that we celebrate our festivals has changed because of...
We have just completed the sacred nine days and nights of Navratri, the worship of the Divine Mother. The day after Navratri (frequently referred to as the 10th day of Navratri) is Dusshera, which commemo¬rates the day on which Bhagwan Rama vanquished the 10-headed “Demon King” Ravana, thereby rescuing his wife Sitaji who had been kidnapped by this egoistic and passion-filled ruler of Lanka.
Blessings on Dusshera from HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji – Muniji - The word “Dusshera” refers to the ten heads of Ravana, and the defeat...
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ सिद्धिदात्री रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:।।
The nineth Day of Navratri is dedicated to the Goddess , Siddhidatri celebrated for admiration and also known as Goddess of wealth.
Today we celebrate not just Maa Sidhidatri, but also the final day of Navratri, and Pujya Swamiji offers beautiful closing message from the holy banks of Mother Ganga during our renowned Ganga Aarti in 2019 Navratri celebrations.
Pujya Swamiji so eloquently shares that “On the last day of Navratri, we contemplate the 9 forms of the goddess. Navratri fills our...
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ महागौरी रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:।।
Pujya Swamiji shares His divine blessings on eighth Day of Navratri dedicated to Maa Mahagauri, Maa Mahagauri purifies the souls of Her devotees and removes all their sins. She has a calming effect on the lives of Her devotees and she also helps them improve their knowledge.
Pujya Swamiji so beautifully shares these nine night are very special and powerful nights of transformation of Divine Connection. These 9 nights symbolise darkness, the darkness is in the form of 9 Egos...
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु दयारूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:।।
Mata Durga is a supreme divine almighty born out of the combined cosmic energies of the gods, including the Trinity-Gods. And goddess Kaalratri is the seventh of the total nine divine forms of Mata Durga. Pujya Swamiji gives us His divine blessings and message on the auspicious occasion of seventh Day Of Navratri.
He shares a beautiful prayer dedicated to Maa inspiring us to remember to honor, revere and serve the divine feminine in all her forms. He also reminds us that...
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ कात्यायनी रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
On sixth Day of Navratri Pujya Swamiji speaks about the story of Maa Katyayani and gives us a beautiful message on ending #childmarriage, #dowry instead investing in educating our girls so that they can not just survive but truly thrive....
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु मां स्कन्दमाता रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Today on fifth day of #Navratri Pujya Swamiji inspires us to reflect on the image and divine darshan of Maa Skandamātā. This form shows the Transforming strength of a mother.
He also gives a message to all Mothers on the importance of values and sanskaras in our lives....
Parmarth Niketan · Day 5 Of Navratri- Maa Skandamata- Pujya Swamiji (Hindi)
Today Pujya Swamiji inspires us to reflect on the image and divine darshan of Maa Skandamātā and gives a message to all Mothers on the importance of values and sanskaras in our lives.
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या देवी सर्वभूतेषु मां कूष्मांडा रूपेण संस्थिता.
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:
Fourth day of #Navratri dedicated to Goddess Kaushmanda with special blessings and message by HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji from Parmarth Niketan, on the holy banks of Maa Ganga, in the lap of the Himalayas. Today’s inspiring message leads us to explore the source of contentment and joy within us. It encourages us to offer ego, bad habits and tendencies to the Divine Mother through our spiritual practice and by doing japa (devotional chanting)....
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ चंद्रघंटा रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:।।
On the third day of Navratri, Pujya Swamiji inspires us to reflect on the different forms of the Divine Mother during these nine special nights of Navratri. 3rd Day of Navratri dedicated to Maa Chandraghanta, This Form of Maa represents the beauty, bravery, serenity and courage of the Divine Mother that allows us to stay connected, stay in the light even in the midst of great darkness. He gives us the mantra of Seva, Sadhana and Smarpan as the...
