Navaratri

The Esoteric Significance of the Devi-Mahatmya

Oct. 7 |     A talk given by Swami Krishnanandaji on the 13th of October, 1972, during the Navaratri worship. Our longings are fundamentally very deep... Read more »
Durga Puja or Navaratri

Durga Puja or Navaratri

Oct. 8 | by Swami Sivananda SALUTATIONS to the Divine Mother, Durga, who exists in all beings in the form of intelligence, mercy, beauty, who is the consort of Lord Shiva, who creates,... Read more »

Articles by Swami Sivananda

The Significance and Observance of Mahasivaratri

The Significance and Observance of Mahasivaratri

Mar. 6 | This falls on the 13th (or 14th) day of the dark half of Phalgun (February-March). The name means “the night of Shiva”. The ceremonies take place chiefly at night. This is... Read more »

Lord Siva and His Lilas

Feb. 21 | Siva is known by the name ‘Girisa’, as He is the Lord of the Mount Kailasa. Siva is called ‘Tryambaka’, because He has a third eye in His forehead,... Read more »

Articles by Swami Chidananda

Christ’s Divine Life

Dec. 23 | Swami Chidananda Light of the World, my heart’s adoration to Thee, Lord, and prostrations again and again in utter lowliness of spirit! Glory be to... Read more »
The Subjective Dimension of Prayer

The Subjective Dimension of Prayer

Feb. 21 | By Swami Chidananda We will soon be observing the sacred annual worship of Lord Siva, Mahasivaratri. It is customary to regard and to speak of Lord Siva in terms of being a destroyer.... Read more »

Articles by Swami Krishnananda

Siva – The Mystic Night

Siva – The Mystic Night

Feb. 21 | By Swami Krishnananda We conceive God as glory, as creativity and as austerity. Vishnu is glory and magnificence; Brahma is creativity force; and Siva is austerity and renunciation.... Read more »

Siva Yoga Sadhana

Feb. 21 | by Swami Krishnananda SECRET OF PANCHAKSHARA Panchakshara is a Mahamantra which is composed of five letters, Namassivaya. A Mantra is that which removes... Read more »