Guest guest Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 Namaste When I first began studying and practicing Shiva puja for beginners, Swami told me one thing which has stuck with me for 10 years: when you call on one God, whether performing worship of Shiva, Durga, etc., They all must come. That is the deal. And, ultimately, there is only One God. To learn homa, it is helpful to have a good working understanding of the theory and practice of one of the beginner pujas: Shiva, Durga, etc, as the basic form of puja is also the basic form and starting point of homa. So, if your practice of puja is well established, learning homa will be easy. PLease let me know as each of you gets your Hanuman puja books to we can set a starting date. Also, I need the names of all who wish to be in the class. You will need the latest version of the Hanuman puja book. Jai Maa Jai Swami vishweshwar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 Vish, Hanumanji just came in the mail yesterday. Jai Hanumanji, Ki Jai... Edward, ps/...I personally want to say that over the years, I have felt more of a refining quality to my puja practice in such a way that is living with Shiva, daily, brings an inner certainty that all are, and have been present, that seems to come into a clearing, if you will. How I feel very lucky, (Lakshmi), indeed. Moreover, it has been the inner dialog that seems to come all into place, as it were, all on its own! I am counting my "blessings". I look forward to dialoging with Hanumanji, as I have felt that this was something inthe works for me, as an ongoing real time commitment. Namaste, and falling in Love more... inspectionconnection108 <inspectionconnection108 Sent: Friday, April 6, 2007 9:08:19 AM[www.ShreeMaa.org] Worshipping God and learning homa NamasteWhen I first began studying and practicing Shiva puja for beginners,Swami told me one thing which has stuck with me for 10 years: when youcall on one God, whether performing worship of Shiva, Durga, etc.,They all must come. That is the deal. And, ultimately, there is onlyOne God. To learn homa, it is helpful to have a good working understanding ofthe theory and practice of one of the beginner pujas: Shiva, Durga,etc, as the basic form of puja is also the basic form and startingpoint of homa.So, if your practice of puja is well established, learning homa willbe easy.PLease let me know as each of you gets your Hanuman puja books to wecan set a starting date. Also, I need the names of all who wish to bein the class.You will need the latest version of the Hanuman puja book.Jai Maa Jai Swamivishweshwar. We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love(and love to hate): TV's Guilty Pleasures list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 Namaste Vishweshwarji, When you state that people need the " latest " version of the book, it would probably be helpful if you let them know what edition you mean and/or what year it was published. For example, I bought my Hanuman Puja book less than 1 yr ago and it is the 4th edition published in 2001. The first edition was published in 1990. I remember when these were little very soft cover books. Keep up the great seva! Jai Maa! Surya > Namaste > > When I first began studying and practicing Shiva puja for beginners, > Swami told me one thing which has stuck with me for 10 years: when you > call on one God, whether performing worship of Shiva, Durga, etc., > They all must come. That is the deal. And, ultimately, there is only > One God. > > To learn homa, it is helpful to have a good working understanding of > the theory and practice of one of the beginner pujas: Shiva, Durga, > etc, as the basic form of puja is also the basic form and starting > point of homa. > > So, if your practice of puja is well established, learning homa will > be easy. > > PLease let me know as each of you gets your Hanuman puja books to we > can set a starting date. Also, I need the names of all who wish to be > in the class. > You will need the latest version of the Hanuman puja book. > Jai Maa Jai Swami > > vishweshwar. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 oookay, i'm not familiar with any puja and i don't even know what homa is. should i withdraw? inspectionconnection108 <inspectionconnection108 wrote: NamasteWhen I first began studying and practicing Shiva puja for beginners,Swami told me one thing which has stuck with me for 10 years: when youcall on one God, whether performing worship of Shiva, Durga, etc.,They all must come. That is the deal. And, ultimately, there is onlyOne God. To learn homa, it is helpful to have a good working understanding ofthe theory and practice of one of the beginner pujas: Shiva, Durga,etc, as the basic form of puja is also the basic form and startingpoint of homa.So, if your practice of puja is well established, learning homa willbe easy.PLease let me know as each of you gets your Hanuman puja books to wecan set a starting date. Also, I need the names of all who wish to bein the class.You will need the latest version of the Hanuman puja book.Jai Maa Jai Swamivishweshwar. No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Mail for Mobile. Get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Dear sri tukaram, namaste Can please please explain how you do the complete chandi homa? Step by step procedure. This will help others also. Thanks. Rgds Anand " tukaram108 " <tukaram108 11 Apr 2007 22:16:19 [www.ShreeMaa.org] Re: Worshipping God and learning homa Learning how to do a homa has been and is a great journey for me. A few years ago Vishveshwar and I used to sit at the fire together in his home and make offerings into the fire. Then he moved to be with Shree Maa and Swamiji in Napa. After that I had to find a place to do homas. I bought a very small havan from an indian grocery store and began doing homas on a tiny patio about 4'x6'. I'd open the windows and let the smoke blow out. Later I bought some bricks and a gazebo and put it up on a friends patio. Now I live in a home with a fireplace and do my homas there. I do the Chandi homa by myself at home. It's been a process of growth and was difficult doing the Chandi at first. It took me six hours the first time. It was uncomfortable but I kept at it. Now I can do it in half the time. I tell everyone this because I think everyone can do this. It's just a matter of learning a few procedures and then doing it. If you have any curiosity at all please jump in. Shree Maa and Swamiji are extremely supportive. Swamiji is our direct teacher. He will help everyone who has questions. This is an incredible opportunity. Last month my wife and I were able to fulfill a long standing desire. We made offerings at the havan at the Devi Mandir. I even did a Chandi homa there by myself. Great blessings come from worshiping at the fire. May Divine Mother bless us all with her Grace. Jai Maa & Jai Swamiji!! Tukaram @: <%40> , " inspectionconnection108 " <inspectionconnection108 wrote: > > Namaste > > When I first began studying and practicing Shiva puja for beginners, > Swami told me one thing which has stuck with me for 10 years: when you > call on one God, whether performing worship of Shiva, Durga, etc., > They all must come. That is the deal. And, ultimately, there is only > One God. > > To learn homa, it is helpful to have a good working understanding of > the theory and practice of one of the beginner pujas: Shiva, Durga, > etc, as the basic form of puja is also the basic form and starting > point of homa. > > So, if your practice of puja is well established, learning homa will > be easy. > > PLease let me know as each of you gets your Hanuman puja books to we > can set a starting date. Also, I need the names of all who wish to be > in the class. > You will need the latest version of the Hanuman puja book. > Jai Maa Jai Swami > > vishweshwar. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Namaste Anand Ravi, We are starting up a Homa class soon. You will see information on it here in group when all the details are done. Hope you can join us. We will be using Hanuman Puja book for this class because of it's simplicity in doing. Talk to you tomorrow. Debi DebiAnand Ravi <anandravi2004 wrote: Dear sri tukaram, namasteCan please please explain how you do the complete chandi homa? Step by step procedure. This will help others also.Thanks. RgdsAnand"tukaram108" 11 Apr 2007 22:16:19 [www.ShreeMaa.org] Re: Worshipping God and learning homaLearning how to do a homa has been and is a great journey for me. A few years ago Vishveshwar and I used to sit at the fire together in his home and make offerings into the fire. Then he moved to be with Shree Maa and Swamiji in Napa. After that I had to find a place to do homas. I bought a very small havan from an indian grocery store and began doing homas on a tiny patio about 4'x6'. I'd open the windows and let the smoke blow out. Later I bought some bricks and a gazebo and put it up on a friends patio. Now I live in a home with a fireplace and do my homas there. I do the Chandi homa by myself at home. It's been a process of growth and was difficult doing the Chandi at first. It took me six hours the first time. It was uncomfortable but I kept at it. Now I can do it in half the time. I tell everyone this because I think everyone can do this. It's just a matter of learning a few procedures and then doing it. If you have any curiosity at all please jump in. Shree Maa and Swamiji are extremely supportive. Swamiji is our direct teacher. He will help everyone who has questions. This is an incredible opportunity. Last month my wife and I were able to fulfill a long standing desire. We made offerings at the havan at the Devi Mandir. I even did a Chandi homa there by myself. Great blessings come from worshiping at the fire. May Divine Mother bless us all with her Grace.Jai Maa & Jai Swamiji!!Tukaram @: , "inspectionconnection108" wrote:>> Namaste> > When I first began studying and practicing Shiva puja for beginners,> Swami told me one thing which has stuck with me for 10 years: when you> call on one God, whether performing worship of Shiva, Durga, etc.,> They all must come. That is the deal. And, ultimately, there is only> One God. > > To learn homa, it is helpful to have a good working understanding of> the theory and practice of one of the beginner pujas: Shiva, Durga,> etc, as the basic form of puja is also the basic form and starting> point of homa.> > So, if your practice of puja is well established, learning homa will> be easy.> > PLease let me know as each of you gets your Hanuman puja books to we> can set a starting date. Also, I need the names of all who wish to be> in the class.> You will need the latest version of the Hanuman puja book.> Jai Maa Jai Swami> > vishweshwar.>Please visit us online at http://www.ShreeMaa.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Dear debi, namaste That's so nice to hear. I would love to join the group. Please keep all of us posted. Rgds Anand Debra McDaniel <student61754 12 Apr 2007 07:57:49 Re: [www.ShreeMaa.org] Re: Worshipping God and learning homa Namaste Anand Ravi, We are starting up a Homa class soon. You will see information on it here in group when all the details are done. Hope you can join us. We will be using Hanuman Puja book for this class because of it's simplicity in doing. Talk to you tomorrow. Debi Debi Anand Ravi <anandravi2004 wrote: Dear sri tukaram, namaste Can please please explain how you do the complete chandi homa? Step by step procedure. This will help others also. Thanks. Rgds Anand " tukaram108 " 11 Apr 2007 22:16:19 [www.ShreeMaa.org] Re: Worshipping God and learning homa Learning how to do a homa has been and is a great journey for me. A few years ago Vishveshwar and I used to sit at the fire together in his home and make offerings into the fire. Then he moved to be with Shree Maa and Swamiji in Napa. After that I had to find a place to do homas. I bought a very small havan from an indian grocery store and began doing homas on a tiny patio about 4'x6'. I'd open the windows and let the smoke blow out. Later I bought some bricks and a gazebo and put it up on a friends patio. Now I live in a home with a fireplace and do my homas there. I do the Chandi homa by myself at home. It's been a process of growth and was difficult doing the Chandi at first. It took me six hours the first time. It was uncomfortable but I kept at it. Now I can do it in half the time. I tell everyone this because I think everyone can do this. It's just a matter of learning a few procedures and then doing it. If you have any curiosity at all please jump in. Shree Maa and Swamiji are extremely supportive. Swamiji is our direct teacher. He will help everyone who has questions. This is an incredible opportunity. Last month my wife and I were able to fulfill a long standing desire. We made offerings at the havan at the Devi Mandir. I even did a Chandi homa there by myself. Great blessings come from worshiping at the fire. May Divine Mother bless us all with her Grace. Jai Maa & Jai Swamiji!! Tukaram @: , " inspectionconnection108 " wrote: > > Namaste > > When I first began studying and practicing Shiva puja for beginners, > Swami told me one thing which has stuck with me for 10 years: when you > call on one God, whether performing worship of Shiva, Durga, etc., > They all must come. That is the deal. And, ultimately, there is only > One God. > > To learn homa, it is helpful to have a good working understanding of > the theory and practice of one of the beginner pujas: Shiva, Durga, > etc, as the basic form of puja is also the basic form and starting > point of homa. > > So, if your practice of puja is well established, learning homa will > be easy. > > PLease let me know as each of you gets your Hanuman puja books to we > can set a starting date. Also, I need the names of all who wish to be > in the class. > You will need the latest version of the Hanuman puja book. > Jai Maa Jai Swami > > vishweshwar. > Please visit us online at http://www.ShreeMaa.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Thanks for sharing something of your experience, Tukaram. I have often thought it would be nice to make homa a regular part of my practice. I've only done a few, myself. I imagine it was pretty thrilling to do your homa at the Mandir! Jai Maa! Chris , " tukaram108 " <tukaram108 wrote: > > Learning how to do a homa has been and is a great journey for me. A > few years ago Vishveshwar and I used to sit at the fire together in > his home and make offerings into the fire. Then he moved to be with > Shree Maa and Swamiji in Napa. After that I had to find a place to > do homas. I bought a very small havan from an indian grocery store > and began doing homas on a tiny patio about 4'x6'. I'd open the > windows and let the smoke blow out. Later I bought some bricks and a > gazebo and put it up on a friends patio. Now I live in a home with a > fireplace and do my homas there. I do the Chandi homa by myself at > home. It's been a process of growth and was difficult doing the > Chandi at first. It took me six hours the first time. It was > uncomfortable but I kept at it. Now I can do it in half the time. > > I tell everyone this because I think everyone can do this. It's just > a matter of learning a few procedures and then doing it. If you have > any curiosity at all please jump in. Shree Maa and Swamiji are > extremely supportive. Swamiji is our direct teacher. He will help > everyone who has questions. This is an incredible opportunity. Last > month my wife and I were able to fulfill a long standing desire. We > made offerings at the havan at the Devi Mandir. I even did a Chandi > homa there by myself. Great blessings come from worshiping at the > fire. May Divine Mother bless us all with her Grace. > > Jai Maa & Jai Swamiji!! > > Tukaram > > , " inspectionconnection108 " > <inspectionconnection108@> wrote: > > > > Namaste > > > > When I first began studying and practicing Shiva puja for > beginners, > > Swami told me one thing which has stuck with me for 10 years: when > you > > call on one God, whether performing worship of Shiva, Durga, etc., > > They all must come. That is the deal. And, ultimately, there is > only > > One God. > > > > To learn homa, it is helpful to have a good working understanding > of > > the theory and practice of one of the beginner pujas: Shiva, > Durga, > > etc, as the basic form of puja is also the basic form and starting > > point of homa. > > > > So, if your practice of puja is well established, learning homa > will > > be easy. > > > > PLease let me know as each of you gets your Hanuman puja books to > we > > can set a starting date. Also, I need the names of all who wish > to be > > in the class. > > You will need the latest version of the Hanuman puja book. > > Jai Maa Jai Swami > > > > vishweshwar. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Namaste Tukaram, I am glad you set aside your reservations about posting to this group. It is very inspiring to hear what you have been doing at home and at the Mandir. Posts like yours make me think that if others manage to overcome obstacles and pursue their chosen goal with determination, well, then maybe, with the grace of God and Guru, so can I, hoping you will post again from time to time, with love, Henny , " tukaram108 " <tukaram108 wrote: > > It was a little unnerving actually doing the homa there. For someone > who does their worship in private it was a stretch for me as is > posting to this group. One could be pretty self-conscious esp being > on camera. Then Swamiji walked in. I could have been more nervous or > I could focus more on what I was doing. I chose to focus more > intensely as Swamiji has taught by his example. > > , " Chris Kirner " > <chriskirner1956@> wrote: > > > > Thanks for sharing something of your experience, Tukaram. I have > often > > thought it would be nice to make homa a regular part of my > practice. > > I've only done a few, myself. I imagine it was pretty thrilling to > do > > your homa at the Mandir! > > > > Jai Maa! > > Chris > > > > > > > > , " tukaram108 " <tukaram108@> > wrote: > > > > > > Learning how to do a homa has been and is a great journey for > me. A > > > few years ago Vishveshwar and I used to sit at the fire together > in > > > his home and make offerings into the fire. Then he moved to be > with > > > Shree Maa and Swamiji in Napa. After that I had to find a place > to > > > do homas. I bought a very small havan from an indian grocery > store > > > and began doing homas on a tiny patio about 4'x6'. I'd open the > > > windows and let the smoke blow out. Later I bought some bricks > and a > > > gazebo and put it up on a friends patio. Now I live in a home > with a > > > fireplace and do my homas there. I do the Chandi homa by myself > at > > > home. It's been a process of growth and was difficult doing the > > > Chandi at first. It took me six hours the first time. It was > > > uncomfortable but I kept at it. Now I can do it in half the > time. > > > > > > I tell everyone this because I think everyone can do this. It's > just > > > a matter of learning a few procedures and then doing it. If you > have > > > any curiosity at all please jump in. Shree Maa and Swamiji are > > > extremely supportive. Swamiji is our direct teacher. He will > help > > > everyone who has questions. This is an incredible opportunity. > Last > > > month my wife and I were able to fulfill a long standing desire. > We > > > made offerings at the havan at the Devi Mandir. I even did a > Chandi > > > homa there by myself. Great blessings come from worshiping at > the > > > fire. May Divine Mother bless us all with her Grace. > > > > > > Jai Maa & Jai Swamiji!! > > > > > > Tukaram > > > > > > , " inspectionconnection108 " > > > <inspectionconnection108@> wrote: > > > > > > > > Namaste > > > > > > > > When I first began studying and practicing Shiva puja for > > > beginners, > > > > Swami told me one thing which has stuck with me for 10 years: > when > > > you > > > > call on one God, whether performing worship of Shiva, Durga, > etc., > > > > They all must come. That is the deal. And, ultimately, there > is > > > only > > > > One God. > > > > > > > > To learn homa, it is helpful to have a good working > understanding > > > of > > > > the theory and practice of one of the beginner pujas: Shiva, > > > Durga, > > > > etc, as the basic form of puja is also the basic form and > starting > > > > point of homa. > > > > > > > > So, if your practice of puja is well established, learning > homa > > > will > > > > be easy. > > > > > > > > PLease let me know as each of you gets your Hanuman puja books > to > > > we > > > > can set a starting date. Also, I need the names of all who > wish > > > to be > > > > in the class. > > > > You will need the latest version of the Hanuman puja book. > > > > Jai Maa Jai Swami > > > > > > > > vishweshwar. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 I know what you mean. I feel very self-conscious whenever I do anything " spiritual " when there are other people about. You get past it quickly, but it is uncomfortable at first. I wonder what Swamiji was doing? Was he coming in to see how your practice was progressing, or perhaps he just loves to see the Chandi chanted at the fire? Jai Maa! Chris , " tukaram108 " <tukaram108 wrote: > > It was a little unnerving actually doing the homa there. For someone > who does their worship in private it was a stretch for me as is > posting to this group. One could be pretty self-conscious esp being > on camera. Then Swamiji walked in. I could have been more nervous or > I could focus more on what I was doing. I chose to focus more > intensely as Swamiji has taught by his example. > > , " Chris Kirner " > <chriskirner1956@> wrote: > > > > Thanks for sharing something of your experience, Tukaram. I have > often > > thought it would be nice to make homa a regular part of my > practice. > > I've only done a few, myself. I imagine it was pretty thrilling to > do > > your homa at the Mandir! > > > > Jai Maa! > > Chris > > > > > > > > , " tukaram108 " <tukaram108@> > wrote: > > > > > > Learning how to do a homa has been and is a great journey for > me. A > > > few years ago Vishveshwar and I used to sit at the fire together > in > > > his home and make offerings into the fire. Then he moved to be > with > > > Shree Maa and Swamiji in Napa. After that I had to find a place > to > > > do homas. I bought a very small havan from an indian grocery > store > > > and began doing homas on a tiny patio about 4'x6'. I'd open the > > > windows and let the smoke blow out. Later I bought some bricks > and a > > > gazebo and put it up on a friends patio. Now I live in a home > with a > > > fireplace and do my homas there. I do the Chandi homa by myself > at > > > home. It's been a process of growth and was difficult doing the > > > Chandi at first. It took me six hours the first time. It was > > > uncomfortable but I kept at it. Now I can do it in half the > time. > > > > > > I tell everyone this because I think everyone can do this. It's > just > > > a matter of learning a few procedures and then doing it. If you > have > > > any curiosity at all please jump in. Shree Maa and Swamiji are > > > extremely supportive. Swamiji is our direct teacher. He will > help > > > everyone who has questions. This is an incredible opportunity. > Last > > > month my wife and I were able to fulfill a long standing desire. > We > > > made offerings at the havan at the Devi Mandir. I even did a > Chandi > > > homa there by myself. Great blessings come from worshiping at > the > > > fire. May Divine Mother bless us all with her Grace. > > > > > > Jai Maa & Jai Swamiji!! > > > > > > Tukaram > > > > > > , " inspectionconnection108 " > > > <inspectionconnection108@> wrote: > > > > > > > > Namaste > > > > > > > > When I first began studying and practicing Shiva puja for > > > beginners, > > > > Swami told me one thing which has stuck with me for 10 years: > when > > > you > > > > call on one God, whether performing worship of Shiva, Durga, > etc., > > > > They all must come. That is the deal. And, ultimately, there > is > > > only > > > > One God. > > > > > > > > To learn homa, it is helpful to have a good working > understanding > > > of > > > > the theory and practice of one of the beginner pujas: Shiva, > > > Durga, > > > > etc, as the basic form of puja is also the basic form and > starting > > > > point of homa. > > > > > > > > So, if your practice of puja is well established, learning > homa > > > will > > > > be easy. > > > > > > > > PLease let me know as each of you gets your Hanuman puja books > to > > > we > > > > can set a starting date. Also, I need the names of all who > wish > > > to be > > > > in the class. > > > > You will need the latest version of the Hanuman puja book. > > > > Jai Maa Jai Swami > > > > > > > > vishweshwar. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 This is a really great quote :"One could say it's a lot of work but it's really a lot of worship."thanks Tukaram :)tukaram108 <tukaram108 wrote: Namaste Henny, You can do it. You just have to decide you're going to collect what you need. Learn how to make the masala (samagri) for offering into the fire. You need some ghee every time, flowers, incense, a lamp, etc. Then learn the procedures. They're not difficult. You just have to do these things and begin. It was recommended to me to do 100 Chandi homas. My heart almost stopped. But I happened to be living in a place where I had the space to set things up and I couldn't think of why I wouldn't want to do this. So I started. I gave myself 10 months to complete them because I was thinking of moving. I had to do about 2or 3 Chandis per week. I ended up doing 108. I just organized my life so I could do this. I did all my own shopping, setup and cleanup. It was a lot of time well spent. One could say it's a lot of work but it's really a lot of worship. Write out on a piece of paper what you need, collect it and begin. Soon you will look back and say, "I've completed 100 Chandi homas and now I want to do 1000 Chandis." I do..... , "henny_v_i" <henny_v_i wrote: > > Namaste Tukaram, > > I am glad you set aside your reservations about posting to this group. > It is very inspiring to hear what you have been doing at home and at > the Mandir. Posts like yours make me think that if others manage to > overcome obstacles and pursue their chosen goal with determination, > well, then maybe, with the grace of God and Guru, so can I, > > hoping you will post again from time to time, > with love, > Henny > > , "tukaram108" <tukaram108@> > wrote: > > > > It was a little unnerving actually doing the homa there. For someone > > who does their worship in private it was a stretch for me as is > > posting to this group. One could be pretty self-conscious esp being > > on camera. Then Swamiji walked in. I could have been more nervous or > > I could focus more on what I was doing. I chose to focus more > > intensely as Swamiji has taught by his example. > > > > , "Chris Kirner" > > <chriskirner1956@> wrote: > > > > > > Thanks for sharing something of your experience, Tukaram. I have > > often > > > thought it would be nice to make homa a regular part of my > > practice. > > > I've only done a few, myself. I imagine it was pretty thrilling to > > do > > > your homa at the Mandir! > > > > > > Jai Maa! > > > Chris > > > > > > > > > > > > , "tukaram108" <tukaram108@> > > wrote: > > > > > > > > Learning how to do a homa has been and is a great journey for > > me. A > > > > few years ago Vishveshwar and I used to sit at the fire together > > in > > > > his home and make offerings into the fire. Then he moved to be > > with > > > > Shree Maa and Swamiji in Napa. After that I had to find a place > > to > > > > do homas. I bought a very small havan from an indian grocery > > store > > > > and began doing homas on a tiny patio about 4'x6'. I'd open the > > > > windows and let the smoke blow out. Later I bought some bricks > > and a > > > > gazebo and put it up on a friends patio. Now I live in a home > > with a > > > > fireplace and do my homas there. I do the Chandi homa by myself > > at > > > > home. It's been a process of growth and was difficult doing the > > > > Chandi at first. It took me six hours the first time. It was > > > > uncomfortable but I kept at it. Now I can do it in half the > > time. > > > > > > > > I tell everyone this because I think everyone can do this. It's > > just > > > > a matter of learning a few procedures and then doing it. If you > > have > > > > any curiosity at all please jump in. Shree Maa and Swamiji are > > > > extremely supportive. Swamiji is our direct teacher. He will > > help > > > > everyone who has questions. This is an incredible opportunity. > > Last > > > > month my wife and I were able to fulfill a long standing desire. > > We > > > > made offerings at the havan at the Devi Mandir. I even did a > > Chandi > > > > homa there by myself. Great blessings come from worshiping at > > the > > > > fire. May Divine Mother bless us all with her Grace. > > > > > > > > Jai Maa & Jai Swamiji!! > > > > > > > > Tukaram > > > > > > > > , "inspectionconnection108" > > > > <inspectionconnection108@> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > Namaste > > > > > > > > > > When I first began studying and practicing Shiva puja for > > > > beginners, > > > > > Swami told me one thing which has stuck with me for 10 years: > > when > > > > you > > > > > call on one God, whether performing worship of Shiva, Durga, > > etc., > > > > > They all must come. That is the deal. And, ultimately, there > > is > > > > only > > > > > One God. > > > > > > > > > > To learn homa, it is helpful to have a good working > > understanding > > > > of > > > > > the theory and practice of one of the beginner pujas: Shiva, > > > > Durga, > > > > > etc, as the basic form of puja is also the basic form and > > starting > > > > > point of homa. > > > > > > > > > > So, if your practice of puja is well established, learning > > homa > > > > will > > > > > be easy. > > > > > > > > > > PLease let me know as each of you gets your Hanuman puja books > > to > > > > we > > > > > can set a starting date. Also, I need the names of all who > > wish > > > > to be > > > > > in the class. > > > > > You will need the latest version of the Hanuman puja book. > > > > > Jai Maa Jai Swami > > > > > > > > > > vishweshwar. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check out new cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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