Like to chant the Chandi ? Then here is a sankalpa for yo

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Namaste Edward,

 

I see where your confusion arose, now! This sankalpa doesn't follow

the format of the online classes. Like the sarva badha mantra

sankalpa, or the weekly mahamrityunjaya mantra sankalpa, it is done on

your own and at a time of your choosing (within the days prescribed

for each part of the text).

 

It's a nice way to get a group energy without actually having to mess

with the logistics of getting together at exactly the same time. As a

special bonus, Shree Maa and Swamiji add their own " special help "

behind the scenes for all of us who participate (they don't say so,

but they do).

 

Anything else? Let me know...

 

Jai Maa!

Chris

 

 

, Edward delArroyo

<cosmicsource wrote:

>

> Namaste, Chris,

>

> Thanks for the info, Chris,

>

> So far, I still feel that I am missing a lot of practice. But, not

ready to use the fire place yet, as it had been years ago since last

homa. I do look forward to doing that with you some time in the near

future. I am on vacation, sort of, transfering schools, so have plenty

of time (vacationing here in Seattle), before moving to Portland in Oct.

>

> I have learn Sanskrit, but now that I have some time, I am wanting

to use it more. One can start to forget and go at the snails pace, but

gradually getting warm with recitations. I'm getting use to the lenght

as well, gradually building in the timing. One thing I would like to

ask is that, since this is my first reading any prayer book with a

group, how is it done? With and or without the group? And at what times?

>

> On the 17th, I will be out for part of the day, but don't have the

timing of the Chandi Path program and would like to work around the

time thing.

>

> Will I choose my own timing, fitting for me, or will it be with the

group as online conferences in the past?

>

> Thanks for your prayer and spiritual heart,

>

> OM Jai Maa and Jai Swamiji

>

> Thank you Chris,

>

> Edward

>

>

>

> Chris Kirner <chriskirner1956

>

> Thursday, April 12, 2007 1:38:33 PM

> [www.ShreeMaa.org] Re: Like to chant the Chandi ? Then here

is a sankalpa for you

>

> Hi Edward,

>

> All the details on this nine day Chandi Sankalpa are contained in this

> post:

> http://groups. / group/Devi_ Mandir/message/ 22959

>

> This is a daily recitation of successive parts of the Chandi, that,

> for me at least (most especially since I am not very proficient with

> it), is best done in solitude. Also, it is not structured for doing it

> at the fire (if that's what you were thinking...) .

>

> The beginning date is the 17th, the first day following the new moon.

> We will do it all over again next month.

>

> If you want to participate, go to the poll and vote " yes " , so Swamiji

> will know you are participating. Here's the link for the poll:

> http://groups. / group/Devi_ Mandir/surveys? id=12555845

>

> If you have any other questions, or if I haven't addressed your

> concerns, please ask!

>

> Jai Maa!

> Chris

>

> , " Edward " <cosmicsource@ ...>

wrote:

> >

> > Hi Chris,

> >

> > This sounds that this would be a good thing to do at this time.

What do

> > I need to do from here?I have the Chandi Path Book, so let me know

when

> > and where?

> >

> > Edward

> > , " Chris Kirner "

<chriskirner1956@ >

> > wrote:

> > >

> > > Hi Sundari,

> > >

> > > Most of the Chandi is in anushtup chandah. There are portions, like

> > > the atha shree devyatharvashirsham , that are not. There is a

loop of

> > > Shree Maa reciting the Chandi at this link:

> > >

> > http://www.shreemaa .org/drupal- 4.7.3/shree_ maa_streaming_

audio_playlists

> > >

> > > Because she is singing, I find it difficult to get the meter

from this

> > > loop, though. When I first attempted the Chandi I got a lot of help

> > > from chanting along with Mother's recording of the Durga

> > > dwatrimshanamamala (the Thirty-Two Names of Durga [in the Chandi

> > > Path]). It has a standard treatment of the meter and melody that

makes

> > > it easy to learn the anushtup chandah. Here's the link:

> > > http://www.shreemaa .org/drupal- 4.7.3/shree_ maa_sings_

32_names_ of_durga

> > >

> > > If you have trouble with the devyatharvashirsham (I had a lot of

> > > trouble with it in the beginning), I believe Swamiji recites a

little

> > > of it in his audio class at this link:

> > >

> > http://www.shreemaa .org/drupal- 4.7.3/shree_ maa_chandi_

path_audio_ classes

> > >

> > > Lastly, and best if you can do it, is to order the audio of Swamiji

> > > reciting the Chandi Path from the online store. You can get it

at this

> > > link:

> > > http://www.shreemaa .org/drupal/ taxonomy_ menu/55/107

> > >

> > > Jai Maa!

> > > Chris

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > , Sundari erin.johansen@ wrote:

> > > >

> > > > Jai Maa, Jai Swamiji! This is wonderful. So, so wonderful.

> > > >

> > > > Are there materials that can help with learning meter and

rhythm for

> > > > chanting of the Chandi?

> > > >

> > > > prema

> > > > -sundari

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > On 10 Apr 2007 23:17:13 -0700, Nanda chandimaakijai@ wrote:

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > Dear All,

> > > > > Thanks to YOUR momentum, a new Chandi Group Sankalpa has taken

> > shape.

> > > > >

> > > > > Chris had taken your suggestion to Swamiji, and He has

graciously

> > > given us a

> > > > > method of chanting the entire Chandi Path spread over 9 days. A

> > > big thank

> > > > > you to Chris for representing us and helping crystallize this

> > > sankalpa for

> > > > > the group. If you would like to chant the Chandi but were

> > > intimidated by

> > > > > completing the book in a day, or had time constraints because of

> > > work and

> > > > > the world, then this is a perfect opportunity.

> > > > >

> > > > > Also, if you are like me, and find yourself happily keeping at a

> > > sankalpa

> > > > > simply because " Maa told me to " , then this is another perfect

> > > reason to

> > > > > participate in this sankalpa. The power of Maa and Swamiji's

> > > words, the

> > > > > benefit of the group power will carry us through.

> > > > >

> > > > > So ... I earnestly ask you to join in !!!

> > > > >

> > > > > The sankalpa involves starting on the 1st day of the Shukla

Paksha

> > > (Waxing

> > > > > fortnight) , and ends on the 9th day of the same fortnight.

> > > > >

> > > > > OUR FIRST GROUP CHANDI BEGINS ON APRIL 17TH = THE FIRST DAY OF

> > VAISHAK

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > Day 1: Devata Pranam through Kilakam

> > > > > Day 2: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Vedoktam Ratri

> > > Shuktam through

> > > > > Chapter 1

> > > > > Day 3: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Chapters 2, 3

and 4

> > > > > Day 4: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Chapters 5 and 6

> > > > > Day 5: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Chapters 7 and 8

> > > > > Day 6: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Chapters 9 and 10

> > > > > Day 7: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Chapters 11,

12 and

> > 13

> > > > > Day 8: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Shapoddhara,

> > > utkilana, and

> > > > > mritasamjivani mantras, Navarna Viddhi through Murti Rahasya

> > > > > Day 9: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Kshama Prathana

> > > through end

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > Interested ? Just say " YES " to the poll.

> > > > > Jai Swamiji

> > > > > Nanda

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > Please check out http://www.ShreeMaa .org

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > >

> > > >

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> > > > erin@

> > > > www.erinjohansen. com

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[Guest guest]

It starts with Page 11 " Sri manmahaganadhipataye namah " That is just

after the table of contents. Ends on Page 31 with

Om santih santih santih ||

 

This is the common recitation every day.

 

The first day's recitations ends on Page 89 with

satryhanih paro moksah stuyate sa na kim janaih ||

 

Day 2: Common recitation from Page 11 to Page 31.

 

Start from Page 90 atha vedoktam ratri suktam and ends with Page 152

[End of Chapter 1]

 

" prabhavamasya devyastu bhuyah srnu vadami te || "

 

Jai MAA !!!

 

, Sundari <erin.johansen wrote:

>

> Namaste!

>

> I began this sankalpa this morning - and soon realized that I was very

> confused! I just kept chanting, looking for the markers that are

> listed below, but couldn't find them named. So, I am wondering if, for

> those of us who are not as familiar with the text, some kind person

> can list the corresponding page numbers in the Chandi Path book. For

> instance, I looked in vain for something labelled " Kilakam " this

> morning and couldn't find it. I just want to be able to do this

> sankalpa correctly, and avoid complete discouragement.

>

> Thank you!

> -Sundari

>

> >

> > Day 1: Devata Pranam through Kilakam

> > Day 2: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Vedoktam Ratri

Shuktam through

> > Chapter 1

> > Day 3: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Chapters 2, 3 and 4

> > Day 4: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Chapters 5 and 6

> > Day 5: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Chapters 7 and 8

> > Day 6: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Chapters 9 and 10

> > Day 7: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Chapters 11, 12 and 13

> > Day 8: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Shapoddhara,

utkilana, and

> > mritasamjivani mantras, Navarna Viddhi through Murti Rahasya

> > Day 9: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Kshama Prathana

through end

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Sundari!

 

Good for you!!

 

The trouble lies in two things, the page numbers for the various

editions out there are different, and the table of contents in the

Chandi Path are in English, while the headings in the text are in

Sanskrit only.

 

The Kilakam, called " atha kilakam " ( " atha " means " the " ) in the text,

is in the Table of Contents as " The Praise Which Removes the Pin " . You

shouldn't have any trouble finding it now.

 

The rest of the assigned passages just take up where you left off the

day before, so if you have trouble finding things in the Chandi Path,

use a bookmark.

 

Keep going!!!

Many blessings!!!

 

Jai Maa!

Chris

 

 

 

, Sundari <erin.johansen wrote:

>

> Namaste!

>

> I began this sankalpa this morning - and soon realized that I was very

> confused! I just kept chanting, looking for the markers that are

> listed below, but couldn't find them named. So, I am wondering if, for

> those of us who are not as familiar with the text, some kind person

> can list the corresponding page numbers in the Chandi Path book. For

> instance, I looked in vain for something labelled " Kilakam " this

> morning and couldn't find it. I just want to be able to do this

> sankalpa correctly, and avoid complete discouragement.

>

> Thank you!

> -Sundari

>

> >

> > Day 1: Devata Pranam through Kilakam

> > Day 2: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Vedoktam Ratri

Shuktam through

> > Chapter 1

> > Day 3: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Chapters 2, 3 and 4

> > Day 4: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Chapters 5 and 6

> > Day 5: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Chapters 7 and 8

> > Day 6: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Chapters 9 and 10

> > Day 7: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Chapters 11, 12 and 13

> > Day 8: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Shapoddhara,

utkilana, and

> > mritasamjivani mantras, Navarna Viddhi through Murti Rahasya

> > Day 9: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Kshama Prathana

through end

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Namaste,

 

I believe "atha" means "now" or more loosely translated in this case "Now the". It is defined as "an auspicious and inceptive particle (not easily expressed in English)"

 

You see it used in the beginning of many stotrams, sutras, etc, such as the Brahma Sutras, for example.

 

Jai Maa!

 

Surya

 

-

Chris Kirner

Tuesday, April 17, 2007 8:56 PM

Re: [www.ShreeMaa.org] Like to chant the Chandi ? Then here is a sankalpa for yo

 

 

Hi Sundari!Good for you!!The trouble lies in two things, the page numbers for the variouseditions out there are different, and the table of contents in theChandi Path are in English, while the headings in the text are inSanskrit only.The Kilakam, called "atha kilakam" ("atha" means "the") in the text,is in the Table of Contents as "The Praise Which Removes the Pin". Youshouldn't have any trouble finding it now.The rest of the assigned passages just take up where you left off theday before, so if you have trouble finding things in the Chandi Path,use a bookmark.Keep going!!!Many blessings!!!Jai Maa!Chris , Sundari <erin.johansen wrote:>> Namaste!> > I began this sankalpa this morning - and soon realized that I was very> confused! I just kept chanting, looking for the markers that are> listed below, but couldn't find them named. So, I am wondering if, for> those of us who are not as familiar with the text, some kind person> can list the corresponding page numbers in the Chandi Path book. For> instance, I looked in vain for something labelled "Kilakam" this> morning and couldn't find it. I just want to be able to do this> sankalpa correctly, and avoid complete discouragement.> > Thank you!> -Sundari> > >> > Day 1: Devata Pranam through Kilakam> > Day 2: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Vedoktam RatriShuktam through> > Chapter 1> > Day 3: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Chapters 2, 3 and 4> > Day 4: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Chapters 5 and 6> > Day 5: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Chapters 7 and 8> > Day 6: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Chapters 9 and 10> > Day 7: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Chapters 11, 12 and 13> > Day 8: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Shapoddhara,utkilana, and> > mritasamjivani mantras, Navarna Viddhi through Murti Rahasya> > Day 9: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Kshama Prathanathrough end> >>

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Ahhh...

Thanks for the enlightening correction!

 

Jai Maa!

Chris

 

 

, " Mahamuni Das " <mahamuni wrote:

>

> Namaste,

>

> I believe " atha " means " now " or more loosely translated in this case

" Now the " . It is defined as " an auspicious and inceptive particle

(not easily expressed in English) "

>

> You see it used in the beginning of many stotrams, sutras, etc, such

as the Brahma Sutras, for example.

>

> Jai Maa!

>

> Surya

> -

> Chris Kirner

>

> Tuesday, April 17, 2007 8:56 PM

> Re: [www.ShreeMaa.org] Like to chant the Chandi ? Then

here is a sankalpa for yo

>

>

> Hi Sundari!

>

> Good for you!!

>

> The trouble lies in two things, the page numbers for the various

> editions out there are different, and the table of contents in the

> Chandi Path are in English, while the headings in the text are in

> Sanskrit only.

>

> The Kilakam, called " atha kilakam " ( " atha " means " the " ) in the text,

> is in the Table of Contents as " The Praise Which Removes the Pin " . You

> shouldn't have any trouble finding it now.

>

> The rest of the assigned passages just take up where you left off the

> day before, so if you have trouble finding things in the Chandi Path,

> use a bookmark.

>

> Keep going!!!

> Many blessings!!!

>

> Jai Maa!

> Chris

>

> , Sundari <erin.johansen@> wrote:

> >

> > Namaste!

> >

> > I began this sankalpa this morning - and soon realized that I

was very

> > confused! I just kept chanting, looking for the markers that are

> > listed below, but couldn't find them named. So, I am wondering

if, for

> > those of us who are not as familiar with the text, some kind person

> > can list the corresponding page numbers in the Chandi Path book. For

> > instance, I looked in vain for something labelled " Kilakam " this

> > morning and couldn't find it. I just want to be able to do this

> > sankalpa correctly, and avoid complete discouragement.

> >

> > Thank you!

> > -Sundari

> >

> > >

> > > Day 1: Devata Pranam through Kilakam

> > > Day 2: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Vedoktam Ratri

> Shuktam through

> > > Chapter 1

> > > Day 3: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Chapters 2, 3 and 4

> > > Day 4: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Chapters 5 and 6

> > > Day 5: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Chapters 7 and 8

> > > Day 6: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Chapters 9 and 10

> > > Day 7: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Chapters 11, 12

and 13

> > > Day 8: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Shapoddhara,

> utkilana, and

> > > mritasamjivani mantras, Navarna Viddhi through Murti Rahasya

> > > Day 9: Devata Pranam through Shanti Path, and Kshama Prathana

> through end

> > >

> >

>

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