Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Namaste' Last Saturday, for various reasons, I decided that I would chant the Chandi. Sure, I knew it was BIG, and would take me awhile, but once the idea occured to me there seemed to be no backing out. I remembered that Latha had said it takes her about 2 hr and 45 min. I knew that it would take me longer, but was certain that it would be time well spent. So I sat down on my cushion and opened it up. As I began all was well, then I started to notice these "thoughts" come up like - maybe chanting all of it is too much, this is harder than I thought, I don't know if I can do this, this is going to take forever!!! By the time I got to the first chapter I was already wondering how many pages until half way. When I got to chapter three I began to recognize all of these thoughts as being those whom She Who Tears Apart Thought was waging battle with. The battle was taking place within ME!!! I wish I could say that this realization made it easier, it didn't. What it did, however, was give me the resolve to continue. I began to think of this as my own battle, and later, my own praise to the Goddess. It felt as if the Chandi Path began to grow a root inside my own heart. Time also did interesting things inside my head. I was surprised at the end to see how long it had taken me (about 4.5 hours) But this time seemed sooo short and went by very quickly, even through my struggles. By the time I reached the Pranamah I was exhausted, giddy, sore, joyous, and filled with love and light. I think I'll do it again! JAI MAAA Morningsong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Dear Morningsong, My heartfelt congratulations ! When I first chanted, it took me over 6 hrs, squirming on my seat ... and I wrote about it to Swamiji. He wrote back to me telling me "that is quite an accomplishment chanting the Chandi" . It felt like a champion athlete gently encouraging a young wannabe. Since that day , I have chanted the Chandi several times, but the first one was ..... memorable . Did I get exactly what I prayed for ? Sorta ... kinda ... but I got what I needed more than what I wanted. Just the very fact that I could sit through the text for day after day , increased my confidence tremendously. I feel that as long as I have Her on my side, I can handle anything ! May you too be blessed with that feeling ! May you too cherish the sadhana ! May you become a GREAT devotee ! Lots of love Latha PS :- Here is something to remember the next time you chant - In the chapter 13, stop after the Devi says the verse beginning with "Yatprarthyate tvaya bhupa tvaya cha kulanandana ...tat " - I am completely pleased with you , ask me what you want .. Stop for a few minutes and ask the Goddess for a boon, and ask for Pure Devotion. JAI MAA , "msullysong" <morngsong@p...> wrote: > Namaste' > > Last Saturday, for various reasons, I decided that I would chant the > Chandi. Sure, I knew it was BIG, and would take me awhile, but once > the idea occured to me there seemed to be no backing out. I > remembered that Latha had said it takes her about 2 hr and 45 min. I > knew that it would take me longer, but was certain that it would be > time well spent. So I sat down on my cushion and opened it up. > > As I began all was well, then I started to notice these "thoughts" > come up like - maybe chanting all of it is too much, this is harder > than I thought, I don't know if I can do this, this is going to take > forever!!! By the time I got to the first chapter I was already > wondering how many pages until half way. When I got to chapter three > I began to recognize all of these thoughts as being those whom She > Who Tears Apart Thought was waging battle with. The battle was > taking place within ME!!! I wish I could say that this realization > made it easier, it didn't. What it did, however, was give me the > resolve to continue. I began to think of this as my own battle, and > later, my own praise to the Goddess. It felt as if the Chandi Path > began to grow a root inside my own heart. > > Time also did interesting things inside my head. I was surprised at > the end to see how long it had taken me (about 4.5 hours) But this > time seemed sooo short and went by very quickly, even through my > struggles. By the time I reached the Pranamah I was exhausted, > giddy, sore, joyous, and filled with love and light. > > I think I'll do it again! > > JAI MAAA > Morningsong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Wow. That's really cool. I've only done it twice. I did it the full way through the book twice, first time took me over 11 hours and the second about 8 and a half hours. Congratulations! Brian "In the begining, the universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move." -- Douglas Adams, The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy Radio Program. --- On Fri 05/21, msullysong < morngsong > wrote: msullysong [ morngsong] Fri, 21 May 2004 22:49:02 -0000 Chanting the Chandi _____________ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Make My Way your home on the Web - http://www.myway.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Increased speed comes with repeated practice. As you become more familiar with Chandi, your efficiency with it grows. , "Brian McKee" <brian@s...> wrote: > > Wow. That's really cool. I've only done it twice. I did it the full way through the book twice, first time took me over 11 hours and the second about 8 and a half hours. > > Congratulations! > > Brian > > > "In the begining, the universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move." -- Douglas Adams, The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy Radio Program. > > --- On Fri 05/21, msullysong < morngsong@p... > wrote: > msullysong [ morngsong@p...] > > Fri, 21 May 2004 22:49:02 -0000 > Chanting the Chandi > > _____________ > No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. > Make My Way your home on the Web - http://www.myway.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 , "Latha Nanda" <lathananda> wrote: > PS :- Here is something to remember the next time you chant - In the > chapter 13, stop after the Devi says the verse beginning > with "Yatprarthyate tvaya bhupa tvaya cha kulanandana ...tat " - I > am completely pleased with you , ask me what you want .. > > Stop for a few minutes and ask the Goddess for a boon, and ask for > Pure Devotion. > > JAI MAA That is a very cool tip, Latha! As far as I am concerned, it is a case of good 'opportunism'! JAI MA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2004 Report Share Posted May 22, 2004 What a great experience! "msullysong" <morngsong (AT) peoplepc (DOT) com> Fri, 21 May 2004 22:49:02 -0000 Chanting the Chandi Namaste' Last Saturday, for various reasons, I decided that I would chant the Chandi. Sure, I knew it was BIG, and would take me awhile, but once the idea occured to me there seemed to be no backing out. I remembered that Latha had said it takes her about 2 hr and 45 min. I knew that it would take me longer, but was certain that it would be time well spent. So I sat down on my cushion and opened it up. As I began all was well, then I started to notice these "thoughts" come up like - maybe chanting all of it is too much, this is harder than I thought, I don't know if I can do this, this is going to take forever!!! By the time I got to the first chapter I was already wondering how many pages until half way. When I got to chapter three I began to recognize all of these thoughts as being those whom She Who Tears Apart Thought was waging battle with. The battle was taking place within ME!!! I wish I could say that this realization made it easier, it didn't. What it did, however, was give me the resolve to continue. I began to think of this as my own battle, and later, my own praise to the Goddess. It felt as if the Chandi Path began to grow a root inside my own heart. Time also did interesting things inside my head. I was surprised at the end to see how long it had taken me (about 4.5 hours) But this time seemed sooo short and went by very quickly, even through my struggles. By the time I reached the Pranamah I was exhausted, giddy, sore, joyous, and filled with love and light. I think I'll do it again! JAI MAAA Morningsong Sponsor / <?subject=Un> Terms of Service <> . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2004 Report Share Posted May 22, 2004 Wonderful! Congratulations! Chris , "msullysong" <morngsong@p...> wrote: > Namaste' > > Last Saturday, for various reasons, I decided that I would chant the > Chandi. Sure, I knew it was BIG, and would take me awhile, but once > the idea occured to me there seemed to be no backing out. I > remembered that Latha had said it takes her about 2 hr and 45 min. I > knew that it would take me longer, but was certain that it would be > time well spent. So I sat down on my cushion and opened it up. > > As I began all was well, then I started to notice these "thoughts" > come up like - maybe chanting all of it is too much, this is harder > than I thought, I don't know if I can do this, this is going to take > forever!!! By the time I got to the first chapter I was already > wondering how many pages until half way. When I got to chapter three > I began to recognize all of these thoughts as being those whom She > Who Tears Apart Thought was waging battle with. The battle was > taking place within ME!!! I wish I could say that this realization > made it easier, it didn't. What it did, however, was give me the > resolve to continue. I began to think of this as my own battle, and > later, my own praise to the Goddess. It felt as if the Chandi Path > began to grow a root inside my own heart. > > Time also did interesting things inside my head. I was surprised at > the end to see how long it had taken me (about 4.5 hours) But this > time seemed sooo short and went by very quickly, even through my > struggles. By the time I reached the Pranamah I was exhausted, > giddy, sore, joyous, and filled with love and light. > > I think I'll do it again! > > JAI MAAA > Morningsong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2004 Report Share Posted May 23, 2004 Congratulation on reciting the Chandi. You inspire me to write. I too have become addicted to the Chandi although I love reciting it at while making offerings at the fire. The first time I did the entire Chandi cover to cover including starting the fire it took me about 6.5 hours, very sore legs and all. Now it takes about 4.5-5 hours including setup and cleanup. Growing in the experience and understanding is more important to me than ending quickly. Today was another milestone for me as it marks my 54th Chandi homa since starting a few months ago. The rewards are magical and Swamiji promises it only gets better. My practice is very personal and I don't share it with many people but I would love for others to experience this joy. If you have the chance to learn and do this as a homa, by all means do it. Terry "Another notch!" Emeril Thank you Shree Maa and Swamiji , "msullysong" <morngsong@p...> wrote: > Namaste' > > Last Saturday, for various reasons, I decided that I would chant the > Chandi. Sure, I knew it was BIG, and would take me awhile, but once > the idea occured to me there seemed to be no backing out. I > remembered that Latha had said it takes her about 2 hr and 45 min. I > knew that it would take me longer, but was certain that it would be > time well spent. So I sat down on my cushion and opened it up. > > As I began all was well, then I started to notice these "thoughts" > come up like - maybe chanting all of it is too much, this is harder > than I thought, I don't know if I can do this, this is going to take > forever!!! By the time I got to the first chapter I was already > wondering how many pages until half way. When I got to chapter three > I began to recognize all of these thoughts as being those whom She > Who Tears Apart Thought was waging battle with. The battle was > taking place within ME!!! I wish I could say that this realization > made it easier, it didn't. What it did, however, was give me the > resolve to continue. I began to think of this as my own battle, and > later, my own praise to the Goddess. It felt as if the Chandi Path > began to grow a root inside my own heart. > > Time also did interesting things inside my head. I was surprised at > the end to see how long it had taken me (about 4.5 hours) But this > time seemed sooo short and went by very quickly, even through my > struggles. By the time I reached the Pranamah I was exhausted, > giddy, sore, joyous, and filled with love and light. > > I think I'll do it again! > > JAI MAAA > Morningsong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2004 Report Share Posted May 23, 2004 Hi Terry, I was hoping to be able to begin Chandi homa this summer. I do so want to make friends with Agni Deva. But I'm not making as much progress with the chanting as I'd hoped. But we'll see. Who knows. I may yet get there. Chris , "terryramji" <terryramji@s...> wrote: > Congratulation on reciting the Chandi. You inspire me to write. > > I too have become addicted to the Chandi although I love reciting it > at while making offerings at the fire. The first time I did the > entire Chandi cover to cover including starting the fire it took me > about 6.5 hours, very sore legs and all. Now it takes about 4.5-5 > hours including setup and cleanup. Growing in the experience and > understanding is more important to me than ending quickly. Today > was another milestone for me as it marks my 54th Chandi homa since > starting a few months ago. The rewards are magical and Swamiji > promises it only gets better. My practice is very personal and I > don't share it with many people but I would love for others to > experience this joy. > > If you have the chance to learn and do this as a homa, by all means > do it. > > Terry > > "Another notch!" Emeril > > Thank you Shree Maa and Swamiji > > , "msullysong" <morngsong@p...> > wrote: > > Namaste' > > > > Last Saturday, for various reasons, I decided that I would chant > the > > Chandi. Sure, I knew it was BIG, and would take me awhile, but > once > > the idea occured to me there seemed to be no backing out. I > > remembered that Latha had said it takes her about 2 hr and 45 > min. I > > knew that it would take me longer, but was certain that it would > be > > time well spent. So I sat down on my cushion and opened it up. > > > > As I began all was well, then I started to notice these "thoughts" > > come up like - maybe chanting all of it is too much, this is > harder > > than I thought, I don't know if I can do this, this is going to > take > > forever!!! By the time I got to the first chapter I was already > > wondering how many pages until half way. When I got to chapter > three > > I began to recognize all of these thoughts as being those whom She > > Who Tears Apart Thought was waging battle with. The battle was > > taking place within ME!!! I wish I could say that this > realization > > made it easier, it didn't. What it did, however, was give me the > > resolve to continue. I began to think of this as my own battle, > and > > later, my own praise to the Goddess. It felt as if the Chandi > Path > > began to grow a root inside my own heart. > > > > Time also did interesting things inside my head. I was surprised > at > > the end to see how long it had taken me (about 4.5 hours) But > this > > time seemed sooo short and went by very quickly, even through my > > struggles. By the time I reached the Pranamah I was exhausted, > > giddy, sore, joyous, and filled with love and light. > > > > I think I'll do it again! > > > > JAI MAAA > > Morningsong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2004 Report Share Posted September 4, 2004 effie. i am only a student. but i can say, based on maa's answers to my questions, the mother accepts any offering of love, even a leaf. listening is a way of giving and receiving. so why not? listening to scriptures and the gurus is right association. swamiji recommends listening to the chandi as well as reciting it. i love these gurus as they are both liberal, accepting, and expansive, but can also move us forward in specifics of practice. looking forward to hearing other responses, maybe swamiji even. s , "Frederica Evangeline Wilder" <effie_wilder@e...> wrote: > Dear List, > > Having come to this knowledge rather late in the game of life, > chanting the Chandi is beyond my reach right now and may not be > something that I can ever really do given time factors, and, by > this, I refer to my age. There have been postings about listening > to the Chandi. Thus I wonder if a practice can be built around that > method. > > Heartfelt thanks to all, > Effie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2004 Report Share Posted September 4, 2004 OM NAMAH SIVAYA its strange your posts always seem to remind me of quotes from the book Miracle of Love about NEEM KAROLI BABA, the great Indian saint. here are a couple i wanted to share. "The heart never grows old." "Serve the poor and remember GOD. You become one with CHRIST." "The best service you can do is to keep you thoughts on GOD. Keep GOD in mind every minute." remembering is active, listening is passive. actively seek GOD. and your age has nothing to do with anything. these quotes seem to indicate to me that chanting or listening to the Chandi is not a prerequisite. If it is your path fine. Otherwise i think just remember GOD in the way that is most natural to you. GOD, GURU, SELF are ONE. The paths are many, the Truth is ONE. RAM RAM , "Frederica Evangeline Wilder" <effie_wilder@e...> wrote: > Dear List, > > Having come to this knowledge rather late in the game of life, > chanting the Chandi is beyond my reach right now and may not be > something that I can ever really do given time factors, and, by > this, I refer to my age. There have been postings about listening > to the Chandi. Thus I wonder if a practice can be built around that > method. > > Heartfelt thanks to all, > Effie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2004 Report Share Posted September 4, 2004 It seems that the Devi suktam, which is called the Tantric Praise to the Goddess, near the beginning of chapter 5 and also as an appendage in the back of the book, contains within it the essence of the Chandi Path. Maa used to have us sing it quite often, and the melody was sweet and beautiful. Sometimes when life doesn't give enough time or flexibility to dig deeper into the Chandi practice, I just sing this beautiful hymn to the Mother. Another great one is the 108 names of Durga, near the beginning of the book. If you don't know the tune, just make up your own! Jai Maa! nirmalSteve Connor <sconnor (AT) austin (DOT) rr.com> wrote: effie. i am only a student. but i can say, based on maa's answers to my questions, the mother accepts any offering of love, even a leaf. listening is a way of giving and receiving. so why not? listening to scriptures and the gurus is right association. swamiji recommends listening to the chandi as well as reciting it.i love these gurus as they are both liberal, accepting, and expansive, but can also move us forward in specifics of practice.looking forward to hearing other responses, maybe swamiji even.s, "Frederica Evangeline Wilder" <effie_wilder@e...> wrote:> Dear List, > > Having come to this knowledge rather late in the game of life, > chanting the Chandi is beyond my reach right now and may not be > something that I can ever really do given time factors, and, by > this, I refer to my age. There have been postings about listening > to the Chandi. Thus I wonder if a practice can be built around that > method. > > Heartfelt thanks to all,> Effie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2004 Report Share Posted September 4, 2004 effie i can just give an opinion ... i believe, maa can be your guru, even if you r deaf, dumb and blind. i studied a little sanskrit so i could get into the chanting. i got a couple books. but it wasn't really necessary. if someone wanted to get into it, all one really needs is a pronunciation guide to follow the transliteration. when i started posting here, people were talking about that a fair amount. but i think maybe people would help if someone is working on starting out with that. some people are from india, but many of us have only the slightest clue about sanskrit. swamiji told me, 'sanksrit means doing together' so i figure that is the main thing, not learning a complex language. but if someone does that as an expression of interest, that is good too. s , "Frederica Evangeline Wilder" <effie_wilder@e...> wrote: > Dear List and Nirmal, > > The time shortage that I refer to means that I am old. My challenge > is that I have no background in the language of the Chandi. So I am > not able to chant it. I can listen to the CD with Swamiji chanting > but I can't chant. I can't do the sankalpas that are mentioned > because I can't chant. This is just a fact. I can listen. I can > speak English. But I can't speak, say, or chant the transliterated > parts. I guess the unvarnished truth is that I feel left out > because of this. For me, maybe not for anyone else, but for me, > this path appeared like walking through a forest in the dark and > seeing the path at a distance and being happy to find it only to get > close and notice that there is a locked gate blocking the path. I > feel inclined to back away and keep looking for path with an opening. > > Heartfelt thanks to all and to Nirmal, > Effie > > , Nirmalananda Saraswati > <nirmalananda1008> wrote: > > Namste Effie, your posts are really inspirational, thank you. > > > > It seems that the Devi suktam, which is called the Tantric Praise > to the Goddess, near the beginning of chapter 5 and also as an > appendage in the back of the book, contains within it the essence of > the Chandi Path. Maa used to have us sing it quite often, and the > melody was sweet and beautiful. Sometimes when life doesn't give > enough time or flexibility to dig deeper into the Chandi practice, I > just sing this beautiful hymn to the Mother. Another great one is > the 108 names of Durga, near the beginning of the book. If you don't > know the tune, just make up your own! > > > > Jai Maa! > > > > nirmal > > > > Steve Connor <sconnor@a...> wrote: > > effie. i am only a student. but i can say, based on maa's answers > to > > my questions, the mother accepts any offering of love, even a > leaf. > > listening is a way of giving and receiving. so why not? listening > to > > scriptures and the gurus is right association. swamiji recommends > > listening to the chandi as well as reciting it. > > > > i love these gurus as they are both liberal, accepting, and > > expansive, but can also move us forward in specifics of practice. > > > > looking forward to hearing other responses, maybe swamiji even. > > > > s > > > > > > , "Frederica Evangeline Wilder" > > <effie_wilder@e...> wrote: > > > Dear List, > > > > > > Having come to this knowledge rather late in the game of life, > > > chanting the Chandi is beyond my reach right now and may not be > > > something that I can ever really do given time factors, and, by > > > this, I refer to my age. There have been postings about > listening > > > to the Chandi. Thus I wonder if a practice can be built around > > that > > > method. > > > > > > Heartfelt thanks to all, > > > Effie > > > > > > > > Sponsor > > > > > > > > Links > > > > > > / > > > > > > > > > > Terms of > Service. > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2004 Report Share Posted September 4, 2004 Effie, I think it would be a shame if you do not follow through on your desire to experience this sadhana because of the size, complexity, and difficulty of chanting the whole Chandi. Believe me, I understand. I still do not chant very much. You do not need to chant it all to experience it's beauty and power. If you pay attention to many of Swamiji's responses here in the forum you will see that he often suggests that people read or chant a specific chapter or section of the Chandi to help with a specific problem. That's because (as I am begining to discover) all of the Chandi is imbued with the Mother's shakti. Any part of it may be recited and that shakti experienced. Thsi is especially true with Maa and Swamiji's blessings on your practice. The sanskrit, even in transliteration, is difficult. It gets easier quickly. You could begin with something like the Thirty-two Names of Durga, which, when perfected, will give you a good foundation and the confidence to move on to another more difficult section. There is a wonderful recording that Maa did for the samkalpa group early in the year of the thirty-two names. It makes it very easy to learn. It is located on the Devi Mandir website. Perhaps you could email this question and concern to Swamiji and see if he will give you a practice, Effie. May Divine Mother bless your beautiful heart. Chris , "Frederica Evangeline Wilder" <effie_wilder@e...> wrote: > Dear List, > > Having come to this knowledge rather late in the game of life, > chanting the Chandi is beyond my reach right now and may not be > something that I can ever really do given time factors, and, by > this, I refer to my age. There have been postings about listening > to the Chandi. Thus I wonder if a practice can be built around that > method. > > Heartfelt thanks to all, > Effie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2004 Report Share Posted September 4, 2004 effie, i meant maa being a person's guru as shree maa or the essential spirit of the divine mother. shree maa's words are easy to understand. go with that b4 any complications is my advice effie, and not 2 worry. s , "Frederica Evangeline Wilder" <effie_wilder@e...> wrote: > Dear List and Steve, > > When you mention "maa" being my guru, I wondered who you meant? Are > you meaning Shree Maa or something more like Divine Mother or God. > Please explain. All suggestions are certainly most welcome. > Perhaps I am feeling a bit on the dilapidated side right now and > need to think of something more soothing that the challenge that the > Sanskrit language presents. That does not mean, however, that I am > negating the language pronunciation guides (I know there is one at > the back of the Chandi). I am tired, feeling a bit of the dark > night of the soul. Perhaps turning to St. John of the Cross' > translated Spanish mysticism is in order. At least for a moment or > two. Maybe the Chandi is too advanced for me. > > Heartfelt thanks to all, > Effied > > , "Steve Connor" <sconnor@a...> > wrote: > > effie > > > > i can just give an opinion ... i believe, maa can be your guru, > even > > if you r deaf, dumb and blind. > > > > i studied a little sanskrit so i could get into the chanting. i > got > > a couple books. but it wasn't really necessary. > > > > if someone wanted to get into it, all one really needs is a > > pronunciation guide to follow the transliteration. > > > > when i started posting here, people were talking about that a fair > > amount. but i think maybe people would help if someone is working > on > > starting out with that. > > > > some people are from india, but many of us have only the slightest > > clue about sanskrit. > > > > swamiji told me, 'sanksrit means doing together' so i figure that > is > > the main thing, not learning a complex language. > > > > but if someone does that as an expression of interest, that is > good > > too. > > > > s > > > > , "Frederica Evangeline Wilder" > > <effie_wilder@e...> wrote: > > > Dear List and Nirmal, > > > > > > The time shortage that I refer to means that I am old. My > > challenge > > > is that I have no background in the language of the Chandi. So > I > > am > > > not able to chant it. I can listen to the CD with Swamiji > > chanting > > > but I can't chant. I can't do the sankalpas that are mentioned > > > because I can't chant. This is just a fact. I can listen. I > can > > > speak English. But I can't speak, say, or chant the > > transliterated > > > parts. I guess the unvarnished truth is that I feel left out > > > because of this. For me, maybe not for anyone else, but for me, > > > this path appeared like walking through a forest in the dark and > > > seeing the path at a distance and being happy to find it only to > > get > > > close and notice that there is a locked gate blocking the path. > I > > > feel inclined to back away and keep looking for path with an > > opening. > > > > > > Heartfelt thanks to all and to Nirmal, > > > Effie > > > > > > , Nirmalananda Saraswati > > > <nirmalananda1008> wrote: > > > > Namste Effie, your posts are really inspirational, thank you. > > > > > > > > It seems that the Devi suktam, which is called the Tantric > > Praise > > > to the Goddess, near the beginning of chapter 5 and also as an > > > appendage in the back of the book, contains within it the > essence > > of > > > the Chandi Path. Maa used to have us sing it quite often, and > the > > > melody was sweet and beautiful. Sometimes when life doesn't give > > > enough time or flexibility to dig deeper into the Chandi > practice, > > I > > > just sing this beautiful hymn to the Mother. Another great one > is > > > the 108 names of Durga, near the beginning of the book. If you > > don't > > > know the tune, just make up your own! > > > > > > > > Jai Maa! > > > > > > > > nirmal > > > > > > > > Steve Connor <sconnor@a...> wrote: > > > > effie. i am only a student. but i can say, based on maa's > > answers > > > to > > > > my questions, the mother accepts any offering of love, even a > > > leaf. > > > > listening is a way of giving and receiving. so why not? > > listening > > > to > > > > scriptures and the gurus is right association. swamiji > > recommends > > > > listening to the chandi as well as reciting it. > > > > > > > > i love these gurus as they are both liberal, accepting, and > > > > expansive, but can also move us forward in specifics of > practice. > > > > > > > > looking forward to hearing other responses, maybe swamiji even. > > > > > > > > s > > > > > > > > > > > > , "Frederica Evangeline > > Wilder" > > > > <effie_wilder@e...> wrote: > > > > > Dear List, > > > > > > > > > > Having come to this knowledge rather late in the game of > life, > > > > > chanting the Chandi is beyond my reach right now and may not > > be > > > > > something that I can ever really do given time factors, and, > > by > > > > > this, I refer to my age. There have been postings about > > > listening > > > > > to the Chandi. Thus I wonder if a practice can be built > > around > > > > that > > > > > method. > > > > > > > > > > Heartfelt thanks to all, > > > > > Effie > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sponsor > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Links > > > > > > > > > > > > / > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Terms of > > > Service. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 I'm afraid my post was discouraging to you - so sorry if that was the case. Actually there are many devotees of Maa and Swami who don't even do the Chandi practice, and that's absolutely fine too. Some just meditate, some sing to God, some just get into the joy. Listening to the tapes is a great way! Really, just talking about the Chandi Path in these posts is, in a way, doing Chandi! Please don't be discouraged. It's all about the love anyway, and not a specific technique. All you need is love. All you need is love. All you need is love, love. Love is all you need! Pranams to you Effie, Nirmal Frederica Evangeline Wilder <effie_wilder (AT) earthlink (DOT) net> wrote: Dear List and Nirmal,The time shortage that I refer to means that I am old. My challenge is that I have no background in the language of the Chandi. So I am not able to chant it. I can listen to the CD with Swamiji chanting but I can't chant. I can't do the sankalpas that are mentioned because I can't chant. This is just a fact. I can listen. I can speak English. But I can't speak, say, or chant the transliterated parts. I guess the unvarnished truth is that I feel left out because of this. For me, maybe not for anyone else, but for me, this path appeared like walking through a forest in the dark and seeing the path at a distance and being happy to find it only to get close and notice that there is a locked gate blocking the path. I feel inclined to back away and keep looking for path with an opening.Heartfelt thanks to all and to Nirmal,Effie, Nirmalananda Saraswati <nirmalananda1008> wrote:> Namste Effie, your posts are really inspirational, thank you.> > It seems that the Devi suktam, which is called the Tantric Praise to the Goddess, near the beginning of chapter 5 and also as an appendage in the back of the book, contains within it the essence of the Chandi Path. Maa used to have us sing it quite often, and the melody was sweet and beautiful. Sometimes when life doesn't give enough time or flexibility to dig deeper into the Chandi practice, I just sing this beautiful hymn to the Mother. Another great one is the 108 names of Durga, near the beginning of the book. If you don't know the tune, just make up your own!> > Jai Maa!> > nirmal> > Steve Connor <sconnor@a...> wrote:> effie. i am only a student. but i can say, based on maa's answers to > my questions, the mother accepts any offering of love, even a leaf. > listening is a way of giving and receiving. so why not? listening to > scriptures and the gurus is right association. swamiji recommends > listening to the chandi as well as reciting it.> > i love these gurus as they are both liberal, accepting, and > expansive, but can also move us forward in specifics of practice.> > looking forward to hearing other responses, maybe swamiji even.> > s> > > , "Frederica Evangeline Wilder" > <effie_wilder@e...> wrote:> > Dear List, > > > > Having come to this knowledge rather late in the game of life, > > chanting the Chandi is beyond my reach right now and may not be > > something that I can ever really do given time factors, and, by > > this, I refer to my age. There have been postings about listening > > to the Chandi. Thus I wonder if a practice can be built around > that > > method. > > > > Heartfelt thanks to all,> > Effie> > > > Sponsor> > > > Links> > To visit your group on the web, go to:> /> > To from this group, send an email to:> > > Your use of Groups is subject to the > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 Namaste ALL esp Nirmal, It was so kind of you to post the message below. I felt like I was reading a rainbow. You are right to initmate that the knowledge of those in the know and the companionship of those in the circle can be discouraging to those of us on the margin. The array of options that you offered, however,--and I counted at least six!--as a means to a beautiful spiritual practice is heartwarming. Your ending brought music to the screen. No quotes are offered from your post because it is hoped that anyone reading this will quickly skim my feeble thoughts and move on down to the gold! Namaste, Karen , Nirmalananda Saraswati <nirmalananda1008> wrote: > Namaste Effie, > > I'm afraid my post was discouraging to you - so sorry if that was the case. Actually there are many devotees of Maa and Swami who don't even do the Chandi practice, and that's absolutely fine too. Some just meditate, some sing to God, some just get into the joy. Listening to the tapes is a great way! Really, just talking about the Chandi Path in these posts is, in a way, doing Chandi! Please don't be discouraged. It's all about the love anyway, and not a specific technique. > > All you need is love. All you need is love. All you need is love, love. Love is all you need! > > Pranams to you Effie, > > Nirmal > > > > Frederica Evangeline Wilder <effie_wilder@e...> wrote: > Dear List and Nirmal, > > The time shortage that I refer to means that I am old. My challenge > is that I have no background in the language of the Chandi. So I am > not able to chant it. I can listen to the CD with Swamiji chanting > but I can't chant. I can't do the sankalpas that are mentioned > because I can't chant. This is just a fact. I can listen. I can > speak English. But I can't speak, say, or chant the transliterated > parts. I guess the unvarnished truth is that I feel left out > because of this. For me, maybe not for anyone else, but for me, > this path appeared like walking through a forest in the dark and > seeing the path at a distance and being happy to find it only to get > close and notice that there is a locked gate blocking the path. I > feel inclined to back away and keep looking for path with an opening. > > Heartfelt thanks to all and to Nirmal, > Effie > > , Nirmalananda Saraswati > <nirmalananda1008> wrote: > > Namste Effie, your posts are really inspirational, thank you. > > > > It seems that the Devi suktam, which is called the Tantric Praise > to the Goddess, near the beginning of chapter 5 and also as an > appendage in the back of the book, contains within it the essence of > the Chandi Path. Maa used to have us sing it quite often, and the > melody was sweet and beautiful. Sometimes when life doesn't give > enough time or flexibility to dig deeper into the Chandi practice, I > just sing this beautiful hymn to the Mother. Another great one is > the 108 names of Durga, near the beginning of the book. If you don't > know the tune, just make up your own! > > > > Jai Maa! > > > > nirmal > > > > Steve Connor <sconnor@a...> wrote: > > effie. i am only a student. but i can say, based on maa's answers > to > > my questions, the mother accepts any offering of love, even a > leaf. > > listening is a way of giving and receiving. so why not? listening > to > > scriptures and the gurus is right association. swamiji recommends > > listening to the chandi as well as reciting it. > > > > i love these gurus as they are both liberal, accepting, and > > expansive, but can also move us forward in specifics of practice. > > > > looking forward to hearing other responses, maybe swamiji even. > > > > s > > > > > > , "Frederica Evangeline Wilder" > > <effie_wilder@e...> wrote: > > > Dear List, > > > > > > Having come to this knowledge rather late in the game of life, > > > chanting the Chandi is beyond my reach right now and may not be > > > something that I can ever really do given time factors, and, by > > > this, I refer to my age. There have been postings about > listening > > > to the Chandi. Thus I wonder if a practice can be built around > > that > > > method. > > > > > > Heartfelt thanks to all, > > > Effie > > > > > > > > Sponsor > > > > > > > > Links > > > > > > / > > > > > > > > > > Terms of > Service. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sponsor > > > > Links > > > / > > > > > Terms of Service. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 In a message dated 9/24/2006 3:15:46 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, writes: Would you like to join Autumn Navartri 2008 Group Sankalpa to chant the Chandi ? Yes, if I can find my book. I need this now. Very much ~ Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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