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Ganesh Puja

Ganesh Puja

Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Swami Satyananda Saraswati of DeviMandir provided these free audio classes explaining his Ganesha Puja book (also available as iPad App named 'Ganesha Puja') About this Podcast: Swamiji explains his book in four sessions with each session ending on Questions and Answers from online viewers during the Live event occured at 6 pm from Sep 3rd to Sep 9th 2013. You can hear Shree Maa interjecting occasianally adding more humor and wisdom. About the Book: Ganesha (also called Vinayaka and Vigneshwara) is the first son of Shiva and Parvati. He is the Lord of the Multitudes, the Lord of Wisdom, and the Protector at the Door. He won the boon from Lord Shiva that He would be the first to be worshiped in any rite of spiritual passage; without Wisdom, it will be impossible for any seeker to unlock the doors to the secret of Enlightenment. Ganesha Puja is a full and complete puja that contains forms of Vedic, Puranic, and modern worship. It includes the original Sanskrit, Roman transliteration, and English translation, as well as an article addressing Ashtanga Yoga and the 36 principles of Tantra philosophy. For more info about this book, please visit http://www.shreemaa.org/ways-to-worship-pages/ganesh/ganesha-puja-book/. For HD quality videos of these Podcasts, please visit http://www.shreemaa.org/ways-to-worship-pages/ganesh/ganesha-puja-video-class/

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    Ganesha is the Lord of Wisdom and the Remover of Difficulties. He stands as the guard at the door of the Divine Mother, only allowing beings with wisdom to enter into the secrets of Infinite Energy. This is why it is customary to worship Ganesha first. In this first class, Swami Satyananda Saraswati and Shree Maa tell stories about the birth of Ganesh and His conveyance, the divine mouse named Kraunch, and begin the discussion of how to conduct His worship. Session concludes with Swamiji's answers to online viewers questions.

    Tue, 03 Sep 2013 - 59min
  • 3 - Session 2

    In this second class of the Ganesha Puja, Swamiji explains the significance of Ganesha’s broken tooth. He also explains how Ganesha represents the perfect devotee. As an integral member of the Divine family, even Shiva worships Ganesha before going to slay demons. This session ends with Swamiji's answers to online viewers questions.

    Thu, 05 Sep 2013 - 1h 05min
  • 2 - Session 3

    Third session starts from page 47 till 74 explaining Ganesha Satanama (108 names), Puja Naivedya and Closing Prayers in the book. Session concludes with Swamiji's answers to online viewers questions.

    Fri, 06 Sep 2013 - 59min
  • 1 - Session 4

    Final session contains Swamiji's talk on Atha Ganesha Chalisa Aarti (40 verses) contained from pages 75 to 96. Session concludes with Swamiji's answers to online viewers questions.

    Mon, 09 Sep 2013 - 1h 02min