Guest guest Posted December 25, 2003 Report Share Posted December 25, 2003 What is the significance of the Chandi? How does She interact in your life? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2003 Report Share Posted December 26, 2003 Namaste Swamiji, I have this idea. (Yes, a mental idea, I seem to be full of it these days.) ;-) Currently, everyone on the planet is experiencing the Chandi personally, continuously, and endlessly. Everyone has an inner consciousness that wants to be recognized. Everyone has an inner energy, and inner Durga, Chandi, Kali, who are poised to heal us and make us whole. And we also have an inner King Good Thoughts and an inner Business Man who want to reclaim their respective domains. We also have an inner Rishi who is constantly waiting for us to ask questions so he can answer them and guide us on our path. Unfortunately, the rest of the Chandi characters are present as well; the self proclaimed ruler of the three worlds, the great ego, that phantom of the generals of the mind; we have the four most unhealthy issuers of thoughts: Too much, too little (not enough), Self deprecation (inner criticism), and self aggrandizement (outer criticism). For me all these characters are at continuous play within my awareness and often outside my awareness. I see their behaviors in others. I see them within me. I cannot seem to find peace and neither can the rest of the people in the world because of them. The Chandi, to me is the single most powerful allegory of life as a human being I have ever seen or could ever imagine. At its surface it seems merely to be a story of men ejected from their homes, but at the deepest level I can comprehend it is a story that tells the method by which we can free ourselves of worldly attachments, of endless cycles of self criticism, doubt, self conceit and egotism. But more than that, it is also a mechanism in itself, a magical spell if you will, that can create for us, within us, the necessary attitude to allow the energy of consciousness to eradicate our self confusion and unite us with goddess. It tells us not only how to begin to build consciousness but also the things that may happen when we do so. It explains the mechanisms that cause all the cycles of self destruction most prevalent in the human mind and thus in human life. Lately I have seen much of the book playing out within myself. And my only recourse has been to cry to mother to free me, because I am not in control of my thoughts. The Chandi provides examples for how to approach the goddess as well, and how to ask for her help with dignity and respect. I pray that some day I will be able to reclaim my kingdoms and unite with goddess. That's what Chandi means to me now. No doubt in a years time, my feelings will have deepened. Love, Brian At 08:37 PM 12/25/2003, you wrote: >What is the significance of the Chandi? How does She interact in your >life? Links > > > / > > > > >Your > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2003 Report Share Posted December 26, 2003 Beloved Swamiji, Thank you for the Chandi. I have done the Chandi - several small sankalpas for various reasons The first time to say "I have been there and done that" The second time to see if it could help me better my life. Various other times to demand angrily of the Mother in the 13th Chapter - after all She asks us for a boon - and I say "I have done so much and also spent that last few others chanting for you, so I want you to grant my wish" There have been several fits and starts to my Chandi, but it has been HER blessing that she has made me stick to chanting for Her. And with her blessing, I have stopped asking Her to help me control my circumstances. I now ask Her to live my life dedicated to Her. Every breath I take Every act I do Every thought I think Should be only for YOU. As it is mentioned in the Devimayi chapter of the Chandi, I recognize Her as the Destroyer of all Obstructions and the Grantor of Welfare. The brief moment of appearance in this life should be spent without other thoughts, only in singing your praise, chanting your names, and offering of devotion. Thank you for the Chandi. Victory to the Mother. Latha , "swami_satyanandasaraswati" <swami_satyanandasaraswati> wrote: > What is the significance of the Chandi? How does She interact in your > life? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2003 Report Share Posted December 27, 2003 , "swami_satyanandasaraswati" <swami_satyanandasaraswati> wrote: > What is the significance of the Chandi? How does She interact in your > life? Chandi goddess seems very regenerative.Regular recitation of Chandi appears to bring us entry into a dimension in which we can remake our lives into something more meaningful. The unnecessary and superfulus seems to die away. We become more practical. More gets done. We become more efficient. Our puja to Chandi becomes a hinge upon which a door to something opens, but just what that something is, I do not yet know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2003 Report Share Posted December 28, 2003 When I met Shree Maa my whole life paused and took a step aside. I remember my sister telling me, 'Shree Maa says that she is in the Chandi Path. That is where we can find her.' And I remember that I was so desperate to be with her again that I started to read it like a crazy person because that's what she said. And it's still the same for me. , "swami_satyanandasaraswati" <swami_satyanandasaraswati> wrote: > What is the significance of the Chandi? How does She interact in your > life? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2003 Report Share Posted December 28, 2003 This is really nice! - rosannepurdy Sunday, December 28, 2003 12:02 AM Re: Question for the Group When I met Shree Maa my whole life paused and took a step aside.I remember my sister telling me, 'Shree Maa says that she is in the Chandi Path. That is where we can find her.'And I remember that I was so desperate to be with her again that I started to read it like a crazy person because that's what she said.And it's still the same for me., "swami_satyanandasaraswati" <swami_satyanandasaraswati> wrote:> What is the significance of the Chandi? How does She interact in your > life?To visit your group on the web, go to:/ To from this group, send an email to: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2003 Report Share Posted December 28, 2003 Beloved Swamiji and Divine Family, re: how does She interact in your life? By chanting the Chandi Path and allowing more and more intimate relationship with The Goddess, I have received many beautiful gifts. I used to pray for vision--the ability to see the Divine in all things, all people. I see Her in the eyes of others all the time now. More and more people have come into my life to support me in this journey Home. So now, I try not to ask Her for anything--just delightfully receive what she gives me. She moves through me, flowing out to the others that I have the blessing to teach and learn with. It is always just Her again--giving me the vision I so treasure. So blessings to all of you at DM and on-line. Love is all you need! Jai Maa, Lynne - swami_satyanandasaraswati Thursday, December 25, 2003 11:37 PM Question for the Group What is the significance of the Chandi? How does She interact in your life?To visit your group on the web, go to:/ To from this group, send an email to: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2003 Report Share Posted December 28, 2003 I feel Her in Maa... I hear Her in Swamiji... I read Her in a Book... I see Her in a Picture... I ... She here...aah...aah...aah... , "swami_satyanandasaraswati" <swami_satyanandasaraswati> wrote: > What is the significance of the Chandi? How does She interact in your > life? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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