Guest guest Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Received this today via the group homepage email : "Greetings, Thank you so much for this web site. I am especially excited about the information on Lakshmi. I am very drawn to her and want to go deeper into my studies. At this point in my studies I consider myself a Shakti. I would like to know more about her aspect as Mahadevi and Kamala. What sound resources would be best, such as books and texts? I have a devotional practice to Lakshmi at the present but I feel that there is more, and I need to go deeper and further within my scope of knowledge. This web site inspired me. I have not yet had a change to read all the information but I will. I am an older student at Evergreen State college, (47) I have the wonderful opportunity to be studying Hinduism through an Independent learning contract. My contract is through September. I have been on a Goddess/Wiccan path for over twenty years. ( I teach various aspects of ritual) Since 2001 I have been drawn to Hinduism and to Lakshmi and Ganesha. I have struggled to keep these practices separate but feel more and more pulled to educate myself in Hinduism and the practices and deities. Because of my background I am most comfortable in the Shakti vein. Ammachi is my guru and has been since 2000. I feel called to study and educate myself. Can you help me with ideas for learning more about Lakshmi? I also am piecing together a practice. I do a daily mantra to her. I have a large altar constructed. I have read quite a few books but am still struggling with finding a way to worship her that fits into my life. I am finding it very challenging as a house holder. I am a mother, a grandmother, a student, a wife, an artist, a counselor and a writer. (Just a few of my roles). I realize everyone is busy. Anything you can toss my way, ways to worship her, ways to connect, altar construction, or insight, books, teachers-anything would help. Any specific mantras? I have the basic ones. I appreciate everyone's time that went into this web site. Also what is the next step for someone like me? I am very spiritual. Been a seeker my whole life. I have a BA in Biblical studies. I am well versed in Buddhism, been a practicing Priestess for many years. Yet, through all of this I never felt like I was at home. This practices makes me feel like I have climbed into the lap of the Goddess and that I am at home. Blessings on your path. Thank you, Mahita Devi ------------------------ Sponsor --------------------~--> Get to your groups with one click. Know instantly when new email arrives http://us.click./.7bhrC/MGxNAA/yQLSAA/XUWolB/TM --~-> <*> / <*> <*> Your Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 I am really glad that you got inspired towards Laxmi. Sarasvati(Hrim), Laxmi(Shrim) and Durga(Clim) are parts of Gayatri only. If you look at Gayatri chalisa, it starts like, Hrim shrim clim medha prabha jivan jyoti prachand.... I am a Gayatri upasak and glad to meet you. Hope it is helpful. Datta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Parnam Devi, Who am I to suggest you any thing, as you are the Mother yourself. How ever may I suggest "Lakshmi Tantra" and "Devi Rahasay Tantra". I have not ready Lakshmi Tantra, but I am assuming it will have all the details on Mother Kamala. Devi Rahasya has details on a lot of swarop of devis. Thanks and Regards Dp On 5/16/06, NMadasamy <ashwini_puralasamy > wrote: > > Received this today via the group homepage email : > > "Greetings, Thank you so much for this web site. I am especially > excited about the information on Lakshmi. I am very drawn to her > and want to go deeper into my studies. At this point in my studies I > consider myself a Shakti. I would like to know more about her aspect > as Mahadevi and Kamala. What sound resources would be best, such as > books and texts? I have a devotional practice to Lakshmi at the > present but I feel that there is more, and I need to go deeper and > further within my scope of knowledge. > > This web site inspired me. I have not yet had a change to read all > the information but I will. I am an older student at Evergreen > State college, (47) I have the wonderful opportunity to be studying > Hinduism through an Independent learning contract. > > My contract is through September. I have been on a Goddess/Wiccan > path for over twenty years. ( I teach various aspects of ritual) > Since 2001 I have been drawn to Hinduism and to Lakshmi and Ganesha. > I have struggled to keep these practices separate but feel more and > more pulled to educate myself in Hinduism and the practices and > deities. Because of my background I am most comfortable in the > Shakti vein. > > Ammachi is my guru and has been since 2000. I feel called to study > and educate myself. Can you help me with ideas for learning more > about Lakshmi? I also am piecing together a practice. I do a daily > mantra to her. I have a large altar constructed. I have read quite a > few books but am still struggling with finding a way to worship her > that fits into my life. I am finding it very challenging as a house > holder. > > I am a mother, a grandmother, a student, a wife, an artist, a > counselor and a writer. (Just a few of my roles). I realize everyone > is busy. Anything you can toss my way, ways to worship her, ways to > connect, altar construction, or insight, books, teachers-anything > would help. Any specific mantras? I have the basic ones. > > I appreciate everyone's time that went into this web site. Also what > is the next step for someone like me? I am very spiritual. Been a > seeker my whole life. I have a BA in Biblical studies. I am well > versed in Buddhism, been a practicing Priestess for many years. Yet, > through all of this I never felt like I was at home. > > This practices makes me feel like I have climbed into the lap of the > Goddess and that I am at home. Blessings on your path. > > Thank you, Mahita Devi > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Namaskaram Lakshmi Tantra is good choice regards Jalasayanan - Dhirendra Pal Singh Tuesday, May 16, 2006 10:52 PM Re: Question from Homepage : Seeking Guidance Parnam Devi, Who am I to suggest you any thing, as you are the Mother yourself. How ever may I suggest "Lakshmi Tantra" and "Devi Rahasay Tantra". I have not ready Lakshmi Tantra, but I am assuming it will have all the details on Mother Kamala. Devi Rahasya has details on a lot of swarop of devis. Thanks and Regards Dp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Emaho! I always like to see Mahalakshmi. Kamala Devi, Lotus Goddess, who led me to the Lotus Born Guru Padmasambhava. How Wonderful You are Devi - Palden Lhamo - who expands experience as well as what one would want to experience. - ZZZ Jalasayanan Tuesday, May 16, 2006 4:15 PM Re: Question from Homepage : Seeking Guidance Namaskaram Lakshmi Tantra is good choice regards Jalasayanan - Dhirendra Pal Singh Tuesday, May 16, 2006 10:52 PM Re: Question from Homepage : Seeking Guidance Parnam Devi, Who am I to suggest you any thing, as you are the Mother yourself. How ever may I suggest "Lakshmi Tantra" and "Devi Rahasay Tantra". I have not ready Lakshmi Tantra, but I am assuming it will have all the details on Mother Kamala. Devi Rahasya has details on a lot of swarop of devis. Thanks and Regards Dp -- ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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