Guest guest Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 I guess that would depend on why you are chanting, as well as your definition of " right " pronunciation. If your chanting is for purely non-selfish aims to deepen your worship and connection with the Divine Mother, how can anything you do be wrong? There are as many paths as there are seekers. How can someone else tell you that the way you are praising the Goddess is " wrong " ? Over time, SHE will show you the " correct " way if that is necessary for you. Also each region of India seems to have its own take on what is " proper " pronunciation. Read the stories of Valmiki, of Gobhila and Deva Datta, of Satyavrat, to gain more complete perspective. JAI AMMA! Surya , " pb_krishnamurthy " <pb_krishnamurthy wrote: > > I do parayanam of Devi Mahathmiya on selected days.Now all the boos > contain a chapter entitled rathri-suktham.One book says that those who > cannot sing the same with the vedic tones should not read that chapter. > Is that view correct > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 , " pb_krishnamurthy " <pb_krishnamurthy wrote: > > I do parayanam of Devi Mahathmiya on selected days.Now all the boos > contain a chapter entitled rathri-suktham.One book says that those who > cannot sing the same with the vedic tones should not read that chapter. > Is that view correct > >no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 -USE THE TANTRIC ONE -- In , " pb_krishnamurthy " <pb_krishnamurthy wrote: > > I do parayanam of Devi Mahathmiya on selected days.Now all the boos > contain a chapter entitled rathri-suktham.One book says that those who > cannot sing the same with the vedic tones should not read that chapter. > Is that view correct > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Dear pb_krishnamurthy , I had many misgivings about the perfection of my practices in the early years that sometimes I stopped doing it for fear of offending Devi. I worried that my pronunciations of the Sanskrit were not perfect. (English is my native tongue) I worried that not knowing every nuance of the word roots of the language of the scriptures would lead me to be praying inappropriately. I was concerned that my voice was not pleasing enough when reciting her names. I feared that any slight variance of technique from that of tradition would be so offensive to Devi that my worship became more an exercise in anxiety than the profound joy of absorption in her that I longed for. I eventually realized that in these things I was wrong. Then my practice truly began. As a mother does not criticize the grammar or spelling of a letter from her young child, but sees instead the expression of love and devotion, how much more gracious would Devi be to the sincere heart of a devotee. Still, I continually study more and strive to hone my sanskrit and refine my puja as an offering of love to Her, and not as a condition of Her grace. There are many techniques of sadhana through many orders and paramparas. Each lineage holds certain techniques sacred and often secret. History bears out that many survive because they are effective tools to experience the divine. However the trap of such traditions are the rules of " there is only one correct way,.our way " . I have been privileged to hear five noted Gurus recite, chant or sing the Devi Khadgamala over the years. All profoundly touched me, yet all using the same words had slightly different pronunciations while those sung used entirely different melodies. Were any of them wrong, or supremely correct to recite the stotra as Devi inspired each to do? One way or another will be right for you. The guidance of a learned teacher is important, but Devi Herself will inspire you the most through honest devotion, and dilligent practice to " sing the correct tones " . Blessings on your path Namaste Nadananda - pb_krishnamurthy Friday, September 14, 2007 12:59 AM Devi Mahathmiyam I do parayanam of Devi Mahathmiya on selected days.Now all the boos contain a chapter entitled rathri-suktham.One book says that those who cannot sing the same with the vedic tones should not read that chapter. Is that view correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 If you were not initiated into mantric use of Devi Mahatmyam by a qualified guru, then it is not working at the mantric level anyway -- it functions at the devotional, bhakti level, and at that level the various restrictions are not really relevant. Sing away. If you *were* inintiated into Mantric use of Devi Mahatmyam, then the " correct view " is whatever your guru says it is. DB , " pb_krishnamurthy " <pb_krishnamurthy wrote: > > I do parayanam of Devi Mahathmiya on selected days.Now all the boos > contain a chapter entitled rathri-suktham.One book says that those who > cannot sing the same with the vedic tones should not read that chapter. > Is that view correct > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Dear Members - There are so many different versions of Devi Mahathmiyam CDs and Books available in market. Each of them is little different. Also it is kind of hard to follow the book which is different from a CD. Is there any recommendation of which publication to use and the audio CD that can go with that. I have one set of Book written by 'Anna' and the audio CD by Prakash Kaushik (Giri Trading). The diction is very good in the CD, but different from Book. Regards Balaji Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Namasthe, There would be pata beda between two books. Sir Chidanada who reivived Sri Vidya upasana in South followed the Gynaprakashan publications. Anna's book on DM is equally authoritative. But between these two there would be small variations. reg ganapathy subrabalaji <subrabalaji wrote: Dear Members - There are so many different versions of Devi Mahathmiyam CDs and Books available in market. Each of them is little different. Also it is kind of hard to follow the book which is different from a CD. Is there any recommendation of which publication to use and the audio CD that can go with that. I have one set of Book written by 'Anna' and the audio CD by Prakash Kaushik (Giri Trading). The diction is very good in the CD, but different from Book. Regards Balaji Ganapathy --- Vijaya " Jai Bhavani " Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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