Guest guest Report post Posted April 2, 2007 Namaste Group: I began chanting the chandi path one or two chapters a day within a 7 day period mainly because I have trouble pronouncing the Sanskrit, and I have to carefully follow the MP3 of Swamiji chanting. Today I chanted chapters 2 & 3 and experienced an overwhelming amount of energy. I felt I HAD to do a Shiva puja to balance things out. Is this a normal thing? I had planned to chant the Chandi Path daily and do a Durga Puja daily, but I can't seem to handle the energy. Am I doing something wrong here? Thanks, Shankari Kali Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 3, 2007 Sounds like you're doing something right Shankari Kali <shankari_kali wrote: Namaste Group: I began chanting the chandi path one or two chapters a day within a 7 day period mainly because I have trouble pronouncing the Sanskrit, and I have to carefully follow the MP3 of Swamiji chanting. Today I chanted chapters 2 & 3 and experienced an overwhelming amount of energy. I felt I HAD to do a Shiva puja to balance things out. Is this a normal thing? I had planned to chant the Chandi Path daily and do a Durga Puja daily, but I can't seem to handle the energy. Am I doing something wrong here? Thanks, Shankari Kali Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debatein the Answers Food Drink Q&A. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 3, 2007 Namaste Shankari Kali, in response to the matter of handling the energy you talked about, a verse came to mind. Perhaps it is of help to you: " The earth rocked and the mountains shook, and the Gods were extremely pleased and joyfully cried out to the lion rider, " Victory be yours " ! " . (chapter 2, vs.34) JAI JAI MAA! Henny , " Shankari Kali " <shankari_kali > wrote: > > Namaste Group: > > I began chanting the chandi path one or two chapters a day within a 7 > day period mainly because I have trouble pronouncing the Sanskrit, and > I have to carefully follow the MP3 of Swamiji chanting. > > Today I chanted chapters 2 & 3 and experienced an overwhelming amount > of energy. I felt I HAD to do a Shiva puja to balance things out. Is > this a normal thing? > > I had planned to chant the Chandi Path daily and do a Durga Puja > daily, but I can't seem to handle the energy. Am I doing something > wrong here? > > Thanks, > Shankari Kali > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 4, 2007 Namaste Chris:Can we ask Swamiji for a blessing in our studies of the Chandi Path? I'm not sure I could handle chanting the whole thing at once at this time, seriously.How do we get Swami's blessing for this?Thanks,Shankari KaliChris Kirner <chriskirner1956 wrote: Hi Shankari Kali, In the Chandi it says that if you cannot do it in its entirety you should do only the first part (through chapter one). This is because the shakti can be unbalancing if it is not done in sequence and in order. However, Swamiji has advised us that we can learn the Chandi Path in any way that is most comfortable for us, so I think he and Mother give any of us who make the attempt some special help to make sure nothing untoward happens. I'm sure Vish is probably forwarding your message to Swamiji for his response, but if by some chance he does not, I would suggest you send Swamiji an email and ask for his blessing on your practice, just to be sure he knows what you're doing. On a personal note, we did an online Chandi class a few years ago, and followed much the same progression of practice you are doing, except we stayed with a particular section for an entire week. There were times when the shakti was very strong, in my experience. There were ecstatic times, and times when my mind became so dull the words ran all together on the page and my tongue became thick so that the syllables fairly drooled out, a little at a time, it seemed. As I understand this tradition (which isn't very much, I admit) the Chandi Path represents the choicest of the offerings, the highest of the vidyas this path represents. It is not at all surprising to me that you are having experiences with Divine Mother in your mind and body. But so long as you are under the umbrella of the Devi Mandir, I wouldn't be concerned. May your practice produce only the most beautiful fruits! Jai Maa! Chris , "Shankari Kali" <shankari_kali wrote: > > Namaste Group: > > I began chanting the chandi path one or two chapters a day within a 7 > day period mainly because I have trouble pronouncing the Sanskrit, and > I have to carefully follow the MP3 of Swamiji chanting. > > Today I chanted chapters 2 & 3 and experienced an overwhelming amount > of energy. I felt I HAD to do a Shiva puja to balance things out. Is > this a normal thing? > > I had planned to chant the Chandi Path daily and do a Durga Puja > daily, but I can't seem to handle the energy. Am I doing something > wrong here? > > Thanks, > Shankari Kali > Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Mail Beta. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 4, 2007 Jai Maa, this is really well said - thanks Chris :)Chris Kirner <chriskirner1956 wrote: Hi Shankari Kali, In the Chandi it says that if you cannot do it in its entirety you should do only the first part (through chapter one). This is because the shakti can be unbalancing if it is not done in sequence and in order. However, Swamiji has advised us that we can learn the Chandi Path in any way that is most comfortable for us, so I think he and Mother give any of us who make the attempt some special help to make sure nothing untoward happens. I'm sure Vish is probably forwarding your message to Swamiji for his response, but if by some chance he does not, I would suggest you send Swamiji an email and ask for his blessing on your practice, just to be sure he knows what you're doing. On a personal note, we did an online Chandi class a few years ago, and followed much the same progression of practice you are doing, except we stayed with a particular section for an entire week. There were times when the shakti was very strong, in my experience. There were ecstatic times, and times when my mind became so dull the words ran all together on the page and my tongue became thick so that the syllables fairly drooled out, a little at a time, it seemed. As I understand this tradition (which isn't very much, I admit) the Chandi Path represents the choicest of the offerings, the highest of the vidyas this path represents. It is not at all surprising to me that you are having experiences with Divine Mother in your mind and body. But so long as you are under the umbrella of the Devi Mandir, I wouldn't be concerned. May your practice produce only the most beautiful fruits! Jai Maa! Chris , "Shankari Kali" <shankari_kali wrote: > > Namaste Group: > > I began chanting the chandi path one or two chapters a day within a 7 > day period mainly because I have trouble pronouncing the Sanskrit, and > I have to carefully follow the MP3 of Swamiji chanting. > > Today I chanted chapters 2 & 3 and experienced an overwhelming amount > of energy. I felt I HAD to do a Shiva puja to balance things out. Is > this a normal thing? > > I had planned to chant the Chandi Path daily and do a Durga Puja > daily, but I can't seem to handle the energy. Am I doing something > wrong here? > > Thanks, > Shankari Kali > Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Travel to find your fit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 4, 2007 (from nirmalananda) By all means ask him. He will be delighted. I believe Maa and Swamiji bless our efforts at reciting Chandi, and keep us from any ill effects - if such effects are possible. I once asked them what to do because it says somewhere in the text, if you only have limited time, to only recite the second episode. Maa and Swamiji told me not to worry, and just recite however I could. I believe we're all protected by Maa and Swamiji in our efforts. But, if you specifically ask for blessings, it will make you feel even more happy!!!Jai Chandi Maa.Shankari Kali <shankari_kali wrote: Namaste Chris:Can we ask Swamiji for a blessing in our studies of the Chandi Path? I'm not sure I could handle chanting the whole thing at once at this time, seriously.How do we get Swami's blessing for this?Thanks,Shankari KaliChris Kirner <chriskirner1956 > wrote: Hi Shankari Kali, In the Chandi it says that if you cannot do it in its entirety you should do only the first part (through chapter one). This is because the shakti can be unbalancing if it is not done in sequence and in order. However, Swamiji has advised us that we can learn the Chandi Path in any way that is most comfortable for us, so I think he and Mother give any of us who make the attempt some special help to make sure nothing untoward happens. I'm sure Vish is probably forwarding your message to Swamiji for his response, but if by some chance he does not, I would suggest you send Swamiji an email and ask for his blessing on your practice, just to be sure he knows what you're doing. On a personal note, we did an online Chandi class a few years ago, and followed much the same progression of practice you are doing, except we stayed with a particular section for an entire week. There were times when the shakti was very strong, in my experience. There were ecstatic times, and times when my mind became so dull the words ran all together on the page and my tongue became thick so that the syllables fairly drooled out, a little at a time, it seemed. As I understand this tradition (which isn't very much, I admit) the Chandi Path represents the choicest of the offerings, the highest of the vidyas this path represents. It is not at all surprising to me that you are having experiences with Divine Mother in your mind and body. But so long as you are under the umbrella of the Devi Mandir, I wouldn't be concerned. May your practice produce only the most beautiful fruits! Jai Maa! Chris , "Shankari Kali" <shankari_kali wrote: > > Namaste Group: > > I began chanting the chandi path one or two chapters a day within a 7 > day period mainly because I have trouble pronouncing the Sanskrit, and > I have to carefully follow the MP3 of Swamiji chanting. > > Today I chanted chapters 2 & 3 and experienced an overwhelming amount > of energy. I felt I HAD to do a Shiva puja to balance things out. Is > this a normal thing? > > I had planned to chant the Chandi Path daily and do a Durga Puja > daily, but I can't seem to handle the energy. Am I doing something > wrong here? > > Thanks, > Shankari Kali > Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Mail Beta. Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Mail Beta. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 4, 2007 Hi Shankari Kali, In the Chandi it says that if you cannot do it in its entirety you should do only the middle part (chapters 2,3, and 4) [i made an error here in my first version of this post - I deleted it and revised - thanks to Kalia for pointing my error out to me]. This is because the shakti can be unbalancing if it is not done in sequence and in order. However, Swamiji has advised us that we can learn the Chandi Path in any way that is most comfortable for us, so I think he and Mother give any of us who make the attempt some special help to make sure nothing untoward happens. I'm sure Vish is probably forwarding your message to Swamiji for his response, but if by some chance he does not, I would suggest you send Swamiji an email and ask for his blessing on your practice, just to be sure he knows what you're doing. On a personal note, we did an online Chandi class a few years ago, and followed much the same progression of practice you are doing, except we stayed with a particular section for an entire week. There were times when the shakti was very strong, in my experience. There were ecstatic times, and times when my mind became so dull the words ran all together on the page and my tongue became thick so that the syllables fairly drooled out, a little at a time, it seemed. As I understand this tradition (which isn't very much, I admit) the Chandi Path represents the choicest of the offerings, the highest of the vidyas this path represents. It is not at all surprising to me that you are having experiences with Divine Mother in your mind and body. But so long as you are under the umbrella of the Devi Mandir, I wouldn't be concerned. May your practice produce only the most beautiful fruits! Jai Maa! Chris , " Shankari Kali " <shankari_kali wrote: > > Namaste Group: > > I began chanting the chandi path one or two chapters a day within a 7 > day period mainly because I have trouble pronouncing the Sanskrit, and > I have to carefully follow the MP3 of Swamiji chanting. > > Today I chanted chapters 2 & 3 and experienced an overwhelming amount > of energy. I felt I HAD to do a Shiva puja to balance things out. Is > this a normal thing? > > I had planned to chant the Chandi Path daily and do a Durga Puja > daily, but I can't seem to handle the energy. Am I doing something > wrong here? > > Thanks, > Shankari Kali > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 4, 2007 Hi Shankari Kali, Sure you can, if you feel the need or desire! Just go to the main page of the Devi Mandir site and look for the contact link to send an email to Swamiji. It doesn't matter that you are still learning and cannot chant the entire text (I can't either), and it is good to have Swamiji's notice. Oh, I made a mistake in my first response to you in this thread. Kalia was kind enough to point it out to me. If you cannot chant the entire text, it is said that one should recite the MIDDLE episode, chapters 2,3, and 4. I'm sorry if I confused you in any way (I have revised the original post). But, as Swamiji has said many times, it is alright to chant in any way that is best for you while you are learning. Jai Maa! Chris , Shankari Kali <shankari_kali wrote: > > Namaste Chris: > > Can we ask Swamiji for a blessing in our studies of the Chandi Path? I'm not sure I could handle chanting the whole thing at once at this time, seriously. > > How do we get Swami's blessing for this? > > Thanks, > Shankari Kali > > Chris Kirner <chriskirner1956 wrote: Hi Shankari Kali, > > In the Chandi it says that if you cannot do it in its entirety you > should do only the first part (through chapter one). This is because > the shakti can be unbalancing if it is not done in sequence and in > order. However, Swamiji has advised us that we can learn the Chandi > Path in any way that is most comfortable for us, so I think he and > Mother give any of us who make the attempt some special help to make > sure nothing untoward happens. > > I'm sure Vish is probably forwarding your message to Swamiji for his > response, but if by some chance he does not, I would suggest you send > Swamiji an email and ask for his blessing on your practice, just to be > sure he knows what you're doing. > > On a personal note, we did an online Chandi class a few years ago, and > followed much the same progression of practice you are doing, except > we stayed with a particular section for an entire week. There were > times when the shakti was very strong, in my experience. There were > ecstatic times, and times when my mind became so dull the words ran > all together on the page and my tongue became thick so that the > syllables fairly drooled out, a little at a time, it seemed. > > As I understand this tradition (which isn't very much, I admit) the > Chandi Path represents the choicest of the offerings, the highest of > the vidyas this path represents. It is not at all surprising to me > that you are having experiences with Divine Mother in your mind and > body. But so long as you are under the umbrella of the Devi Mandir, I > wouldn't be concerned. > > May your practice produce only the most beautiful fruits! > > Jai Maa! > Chris > > , " Shankari Kali " > <shankari_kali@> wrote: > > > > Namaste Group: > > > > I began chanting the chandi path one or two chapters a day within a 7 > > day period mainly because I have trouble pronouncing the Sanskrit, and > > I have to carefully follow the MP3 of Swamiji chanting. > > > > Today I chanted chapters 2 & 3 and experienced an overwhelming amount > > of energy. I felt I HAD to do a Shiva puja to balance things out. Is > > this a normal thing? > > > > I had planned to chant the Chandi Path daily and do a Durga Puja > > daily, but I can't seem to handle the energy. Am I doing something > > wrong here? > > > > Thanks, > > Shankari Kali > > > Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. > Try the free Mail Beta. > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 4, 2007 What a great quote, Henny! CHANDIMAA KI JAI! Chris , " henny_v_i " <henny_v_i wrote: > > Namaste Shankari Kali, > > in response to the matter of handling the energy you talked about, a > verse came to mind. Perhaps it is of help to you: > > " The earth rocked and the mountains shook, > and the Gods were extremely pleased > and joyfully cried out to the lion rider, > " Victory be yours " ! " . (chapter 2, vs.34) > > > JAI JAI MAA! > > Henny > > > > , " Shankari Kali " <shankari_kali@ > > wrote: > > > > Namaste Group: > > > > I began chanting the chandi path one or two chapters a day within a > 7 > > day period mainly because I have trouble pronouncing the Sanskrit, > and > > I have to carefully follow the MP3 of Swamiji chanting. > > > > Today I chanted chapters 2 & 3 and experienced an overwhelming > amount > > of energy. I felt I HAD to do a Shiva puja to balance things out. Is > > this a normal thing? > > > > I had planned to chant the Chandi Path daily and do a Durga Puja > > daily, but I can't seem to handle the energy. Am I doing something > > wrong here? > > > > Thanks, > > Shankari Kali > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 4, 2007 A way of reciting Sri Sri Chandi in 7 days was given in Message No. 10986. <<Dear All, Here again is our group sankalpa for Navaratri that we begin on April 10th and end on April 16th. We are doing exactly as stated down here , no additions necessary. Apr 10 th : All the preliminaries as per Swamiji's book(Chandi Path) and Chapter 1 Apr 11 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 2 & 3 Apr 12 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 4 Apr 13 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 5, 6, 7, & 8 Apr 14 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 9 & 10 Apr 15 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapter 11 Apr 16 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 12 & 13 and conclusion as per Swamiji's book (Chandi Path). On the 16th of April, when you are chanting Chapter 13, remember to stop after verse 15 and tell the Goddess what you seek as a boon. Anyone ELSE (that havent responded already )that wants in on the group sankalpa, please let me know. Jai Chandi Maa Nanda>> Jai MAA !!! , Shankari Kali <shankari_kali wrote: > > Namaste Chris: > > Can we ask Swamiji for a blessing in our studies of the Chandi Path? I'm not sure I could handle chanting the whole thing at once at this time, seriously. > > How do we get Swami's blessing for this? > > Thanks, > Shankari Kali > > Chris Kirner <chriskirner1956 wrote: Hi Shankari Kali, > > In the Chandi it says that if you cannot do it in its entirety you > should do only the first part (through chapter one). This is because > the shakti can be unbalancing if it is not done in sequence and in > order. However, Swamiji has advised us that we can learn the Chandi > Path in any way that is most comfortable for us, so I think he and > Mother give any of us who make the attempt some special help to make > sure nothing untoward happens. > > I'm sure Vish is probably forwarding your message to Swamiji for his > response, but if by some chance he does not, I would suggest you send > Swamiji an email and ask for his blessing on your practice, just to be > sure he knows what you're doing. > > On a personal note, we did an online Chandi class a few years ago, and > followed much the same progression of practice you are doing, except > we stayed with a particular section for an entire week. There were > times when the shakti was very strong, in my experience. There were > ecstatic times, and times when my mind became so dull the words ran > all together on the page and my tongue became thick so that the > syllables fairly drooled out, a little at a time, it seemed. > > As I understand this tradition (which isn't very much, I admit) the > Chandi Path represents the choicest of the offerings, the highest of > the vidyas this path represents. It is not at all surprising to me > that you are having experiences with Divine Mother in your mind and > body. But so long as you are under the umbrella of the Devi Mandir, I > wouldn't be concerned. > > May your practice produce only the most beautiful fruits! > > Jai Maa! > Chris > > , " Shankari Kali " > <shankari_kali@> wrote: > > > > Namaste Group: > > > > I began chanting the chandi path one or two chapters a day within a 7 > > day period mainly because I have trouble pronouncing the Sanskrit, and > > I have to carefully follow the MP3 of Swamiji chanting. > > > > Today I chanted chapters 2 & 3 and experienced an overwhelming amount > > of energy. I felt I HAD to do a Shiva puja to balance things out. Is > > this a normal thing? > > > > I had planned to chant the Chandi Path daily and do a Durga Puja > > daily, but I can't seem to handle the energy. Am I doing something > > wrong here? > > > > Thanks, > > Shankari Kali > > > Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. > Try the free Mail Beta. > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 4, 2007 Namaste, Thank-you Nanada for complete run down. You're so helpful. Please include me in on this one. Sincerely, DebiSankar Viswanathan <sankarrukku wrote: A way of reciting Sri Sri Chandi in 7 days was given in Message No. 10986.<<Dear All,Here again is our group sankalpa for Navaratri that we begin on April10th and end on April 16th. We are doing exactly as stated down here ,no additions necessary.Apr 10 th : All the preliminaries as per Swamiji's book(Chandi Path)and Chapter 1Apr 11 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 2 & 3Apr 12 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 4Apr 13 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 5, 6, 7, & 8Apr 14 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 9 & 10Apr 15 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapter 11Apr 16 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 12 & 13 and conclusion asper Swamiji's book (Chandi Path).On the 16th of April, when you are chanting Chapter 13, remember tostop after verse 15 and tell the Goddess what you seek as a boon.Anyone ELSE (that havent responded already )that wants in on the groupsankalpa, please let me know.Jai Chandi MaaNanda>>Jai MAA !!! , Shankari Kali <shankari_kaliwrote:>> Namaste Chris:> > Can we ask Swamiji for a blessing in our studies of the Chandi Path?I'm not sure I could handle chanting the whole thing at once at thistime, seriously.> > How do we get Swami's blessing for this?> > Thanks,> Shankari Kali> > Chris Kirner <chriskirner1956 wrote: Hi Shankari Kali,> > In the Chandi it says that if you cannot do it in its entirety you> should do only the first part (through chapter one). This is because> the shakti can be unbalancing if it is not done in sequence and in> order. However, Swamiji has advised us that we can learn the Chandi> Path in any way that is most comfortable for us, so I think he and> Mother give any of us who make the attempt some special help to make> sure nothing untoward happens. > > I'm sure Vish is probably forwarding your message to Swamiji for his> response, but if by some chance he does not, I would suggest you send> Swamiji an email and ask for his blessing on your practice, just to be> sure he knows what you're doing.> > On a personal note, we did an online Chandi class a few years ago, and> followed much the same progression of practice you are doing, except> we stayed with a particular section for an entire week. There were> times when the shakti was very strong, in my experience. There were> ecstatic times, and times when my mind became so dull the words ran> all together on the page and my tongue became thick so that the> syllables fairly drooled out, a little at a time, it seemed.> > As I understand this tradition (which isn't very much, I admit) the> Chandi Path represents the choicest of the offerings, the highest of> the vidyas this path represents. It is not at all surprising to me> that you are having experiences with Divine Mother in your mind and> body. But so long as you are under the umbrella of the Devi Mandir, I> wouldn't be concerned.> > May your practice produce only the most beautiful fruits!> > Jai Maa!> Chris> > , "Shankari Kali"> <shankari_kali@> wrote:> >> > Namaste Group:> > > > I began chanting the chandi path one or two chapters a day within a 7> > day period mainly because I have trouble pronouncing theSanskrit, and> > I have to carefully follow the MP3 of Swamiji chanting. > > > > Today I chanted chapters 2 & 3 and experienced an overwhelming amount> > of energy. I felt I HAD to do a Shiva puja to balance things out. Is> > this a normal thing?> > > > I had planned to chant the Chandi Path daily and do a Durga Puja> > daily, but I can't seem to handle the energy. Am I doing something> > wrong here?> > > > Thanks,> > Shankari Kali> >> > > > > > > > Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection.> Try the free Mail Beta.> It's here! Your new message!Get new email alerts with the free Toolbar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 4, 2007 Dear Nanda, Namaskar, Please include me also in the sankalpa of chanting Chandi from April 10th. Thanks for this beautiful opportunity given to us. raji. Play online games with your friends with Messenger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 4, 2007 Namaste Nanda:You are doing a chanting of Chandi Path next week? I would like to join. I am chanting all this week. I would love to join everyone next week as well. Thanks,Shankari KaliDebra McDaniel <student61754 wrote: Namaste, Thank-you Nanada for complete run down. You're so helpful. Please include me in on this one. Sincerely, DebiSankar Viswanathan <sankarrukku > wrote: A way of reciting Sri Sri Chandi in 7 days was given in Message No. 10986.<<Dear All,Here again is our group sankalpa for Navaratri that we begin on April10th and end on April 16th. We are doing exactly as stated down here ,no additions necessary.Apr 10 th : All the preliminaries as per Swamiji's book(Chandi Path)and Chapter 1Apr 11 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 2 & 3Apr 12 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 4Apr 13 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 5, 6, 7, & 8Apr 14 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 9 & 10Apr 15 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapter 11Apr 16 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 12 & 13 and conclusion asper Swamiji's book (Chandi Path).On the 16th of April, when you are chanting Chapter 13, remember tostop after verse 15 and tell the Goddess what you seek as a boon.Anyone ELSE (that havent responded already )that wants in on the groupsankalpa, please let me know.Jai Chandi MaaNanda>>Jai MAA !!! , Shankari Kali <shankari_kaliwrote:>> Namaste Chris:> > Can we ask Swamiji for a blessing in our studies of the Chandi Path?I'm not sure I could handle chanting the whole thing at once at thistime, seriously.> > How do we get Swami's blessing for this?> > Thanks,> Shankari Kali> > Chris Kirner <chriskirner1956 wrote: Hi Shankari Kali,> > In the Chandi it says that if you cannot do it in its entirety you> should do only the first part (through chapter one). This is because> the shakti can be unbalancing if it is not done in sequence and in> order. However, Swamiji has advised us that we can learn the Chandi> Path in any way that is most comfortable for us, so I think he and> Mother give any of us who make the attempt some special help to make> sure nothing untoward happens. > > I'm sure Vish is probably forwarding your message to Swamiji for his> response, but if by some chance he does not, I would suggest you send> Swamiji an email and ask for his blessing on your practice, just to be> sure he knows what you're doing.> > On a personal note, we did an online Chandi class a few years ago, and> followed much the same progression of practice you are doing, except> we stayed with a particular section for an entire week. There were> times when the shakti was very strong, in my experience. There were> ecstatic times, and times when my mind became so dull the words ran> all together on the page and my tongue became thick so that the> syllables fairly drooled out, a little at a time, it seemed.> > As I understand this tradition (which isn't very much, I admit) the> Chandi Path represents the choicest of the offerings, the highest of> the vidyas this path represents. It is not at all surprising to me> that you are having experiences with Divine Mother in your mind and> body. But so long as you are under the umbrella of the Devi Mandir, I> wouldn't be concerned.> > May your practice produce only the most beautiful fruits!> > Jai Maa!> Chris> > , "Shankari Kali"> <shankari_kali@> wrote:> >> > Namaste Group:> > > > I began chanting the chandi path one or two chapters a day within a 7> > day period mainly because I have trouble pronouncing theSanskrit, and> > I have to carefully follow the MP3 of Swamiji chanting. > > > > Today I chanted chapters 2 & 3 and experienced an overwhelming amount> > of energy. I felt I HAD to do a Shiva puja to balance things out. Is> > this a normal thing?> > > > I had planned to chant the Chandi Path daily and do a Durga Puja> > daily, but I can't seem to handle the energy. Am I doing something> > wrong here?> > > > Thanks,> > Shankari Kali> >> > > > > > > > Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection.> Try the free Mail Beta.> It's here! Your new message!Get new email alerts with the free Toolbar. Finding fabulous fares is fun.Let FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 5, 2007 Namaste' I wanted to jump in on this thread to tell you all about a great conversation I had with another devotee at the Mandir when I was there last week. We were actually talking about this very idea and he was explaining why we should chant the middle episode. I hope I relate this correctly and that it is as helpful for you as it was for me. So, this is my understanding: The first episode is our life before we begin our search for God. We are wandering around losing our kingdom, our family, all our riches, etc. And, these things are so important to us in the world of objects and relationships. It is painful to know that our lives are so unstable. Then at some point through the grace of God and Guru we enter into the forest and begin to learn that there is more to life than all that stuff. Once we get to that understanding we move into the middle episode. In this episode Maa begins to help us in our struggles against those asuras and demons. This is where we are in our lives as devotees. We are beginning to come to the understanding that we don't do this alone and that Chandi Maa is here with us, fighting the battle and helping us with our demons. This is why this episode is important for us in this stage... we NEED to know that she is with us, we are in the midst of the battle and when we are fighting we can sometimes lose track of the reality of God, so She stays here to help us fight. The middle episode is where we live as sadhaks and so is of great value in our growth. In the third episode we (and of course Maa)are even deeper in the fight but we are at the point where we can surrender all to Her, and that is when she gobbles up the raktabijas and we begin to get a glimpse of our true selves. This episode isn't as important for us yet because in some ways we can't really understand it until we can truly let go and give it ALL to Her. That's why I like to ask for Pure Devotion in ch 13 when She offers a boon. I believe that the devotion will allow me to move into this third episode and give me the ability to truly surrender all that I am to Her. Obviously, my understanding is very limited but I hope this has been of help. In my Chandi practice what I like to do is to take one chapter and sit with it for a week of more and then move onto another. I love the experience of really learning what each chapter says and how it sounds and feels in my mouth as I chant the slokas. Thankfully Swamiji has said that we should each study based on our own capacity. I've found that through consistent practice my capacity has increased and continues to do so. OM Shanti Morningsong Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 5, 2007 I think the initial post in this thread has been misunderstood. Sankar was quoting a post from last year--2006. Spring Navratri has already past and he posted this in response to the question about chanting less than the entire Chandi Path. I believe there was another post where Swamiji answered about exactly what should be chanted when doing the Chandi Path over multiple asanas (with breaks). I tried to locate it, but can not. Maybe someone else knows. But doing this sankalpa anyway could never be a bad idea! Jai Maa! Surya - Shankari Kali Wednesday, April 04, 2007 5:15 PM Re: [www.ShreeMaa.org] Re: Chanting Chandi Path Namaste Nanda:You are doing a chanting of Chandi Path next week? I would like to join. I am chanting all this week. I would love to join everyone next week as well. Thanks,Shankari KaliDebra McDaniel <student61754 > wrote: Namaste, Thank-you Nanada for complete run down. You're so helpful. Please include me in on this one. Sincerely, DebiSankar Viswanathan <sankarrukku > wrote: A way of reciting Sri Sri Chandi in 7 days was given in Message No. 10986.<<Dear All,Here again is our group sankalpa for Navaratri that we begin on April10th and end on April 16th. We are doing exactly as stated down here ,no additions necessary.Apr 10 th : All the preliminaries as per Swamiji's book(Chandi Path)and Chapter 1Apr 11 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 2 & 3Apr 12 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 4Apr 13 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 5, 6, 7, & 8Apr 14 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 9 & 10Apr 15 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapter 11Apr 16 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 12 & 13 and conclusion asper Swamiji's book (Chandi Path).On the 16th of April, when you are chanting Chapter 13, remember tostop after verse 15 and tell the Goddess what you seek as a boon.Anyone ELSE (that havent responded already )that wants in on the groupsankalpa, please let me know.Jai Chandi MaaNanda>>Jai MAA !!! , Shankari Kali <shankari_kaliwrote:>> Namaste Chris:> > Can we ask Swamiji for a blessing in our studies of the Chandi Path?I'm not sure I could handle chanting the whole thing at once at thistime, seriously.> > How do we get Swami's blessing for this?> > Thanks,> Shankari Kali> > Chris Kirner <chriskirner1956 wrote: Hi Shankari Kali,> > In the Chandi it says that if you cannot do it in its entirety you> should do only the first part (through chapter one). This is because> the shakti can be unbalancing if it is not done in sequence and in> order. However, Swamiji has advised us that we can learn the Chandi> Path in any way that is most comfortable for us, so I think he and> Mother give any of us who make the attempt some special help to make> sure nothing untoward happens. > > I'm sure Vish is probably forwarding your message to Swamiji for his> response, but if by some chance he does not, I would suggest you send> Swamiji an email and ask for his blessing on your practice, just to be> sure he knows what you're doing.> > On a personal note, we did an online Chandi class a few years ago, and> followed much the same progression of practice you are doing, except> we stayed with a particular section for an entire week. There were> times when the shakti was very strong, in my experience. There were> ecstatic times, and times when my mind became so dull the words ran> all together on the page and my tongue became thick so that the> syllables fairly drooled out, a little at a time, it seemed.> > As I understand this tradition (which isn't very much, I admit) the> Chandi Path represents the choicest of the offerings, the highest of> the vidyas this path represents. It is not at all surprising to me> that you are having experiences with Divine Mother in your mind and> body. But so long as you are under the umbrella of the Devi Mandir, I> wouldn't be concerned.> > May your practice produce only the most beautiful fruits!> > Jai Maa!> Chris> > , "Shankari Kali"> <shankari_kali@> wrote:> >> > Namaste Group:> > > > I began chanting the chandi path one or two chapters a day within a 7> > day period mainly because I have trouble pronouncing theSanskrit, and> > I have to carefully follow the MP3 of Swamiji chanting. > > > > Today I chanted chapters 2 & 3 and experienced an overwhelming amount> > of energy. I felt I HAD to do a Shiva puja to balance things out. Is> > this a normal thing?> > > > I had planned to chant the Chandi Path daily and do a Durga Puja> > daily, but I can't seem to handle the energy. Am I doing something> > wrong here?> > > > Thanks,> > Shankari Kali> >> > > > > > > > Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection.> Try the free Mail Beta.> It's here! Your new message!Get new email alerts with the free Toolbar. 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Guest guest Report post Posted April 5, 2007 I am sorry there has been a mistake in my post. I was only quoting an earlier message. The method of Parayana of the entire Sri Sri Chandi over a period of seven days is as under. Day 1: All the preliminaries as per Swamiji's book and Chapter 1 Day 2; Durga Saptha Sloki and Chapters 2 & 3 Day 3; Durga Saptha Sloki and Chapters 4 Day 4; Durga Saptha Sloki and Chapters 5, 6, 7, & 8 Day 5; Durga Saptha Sloki and Chapters 9 & 10 Day 6; Durga Saptha Sloki and Chapter 11 Day 7; Durga Saptha Sloki and Chapters 12 & 13 and conclusion as per Swamiji's book. Jai MAA !!! , " Mahamuni Das " <mahamuni wrote: > > I think the initial post in this thread has been misunderstood. Sankar was quoting a post from last year--2006. Spring Navratri has already past and he posted this in response to the question about chanting less than the entire Chandi Path. I believe there was another post where Swamiji answered about exactly what should be chanted when doing the Chandi Path over multiple asanas (with breaks). I tried to locate it, but can not. Maybe someone else knows. > > But doing this sankalpa anyway could never be a bad idea! > > Jai Maa! > > Surya > > - > Shankari Kali > > Wednesday, April 04, 2007 5:15 PM > Re: [www.ShreeMaa.org] Re: Chanting Chandi Path > > > Namaste Nanda: > > You are doing a chanting of Chandi Path next week? I would like to join. I am chanting all this week. I would love to join everyone next week as well. > > Thanks, > Shankari Kali > > Debra McDaniel <student61754 wrote: > > Namaste, > Thank-you Nanada for complete run down. > You're so helpful. > Please include me in on this one. > Sincerely, > Debi > > Sankar Viswanathan <sankarrukku wrote: > A way of reciting Sri Sri Chandi in 7 days was given in Message No. 10986. > > <<Dear All, > Here again is our group sankalpa for Navaratri that we begin on April > 10th and end on April 16th. We are doing exactly as stated down here , > no additions necessary. > > Apr 10 th : All the preliminaries as per Swamiji's book(Chandi Path) > and Chapter 1 > Apr 11 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 2 & 3 > Apr 12 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 4 > Apr 13 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 5, 6, 7, & 8 > Apr 14 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 9 & 10 > Apr 15 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapter 11 > Apr 16 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 12 & 13 and conclusion as > per Swamiji's book > (Chandi Path). > > On the 16th of April, when you are chanting Chapter 13, remember to > stop after verse 15 and tell the Goddess what you seek as a boon. > > Anyone ELSE (that havent responded already )that wants in on the group > sankalpa, please let me know. > > Jai Chandi Maa > Nanda>> > > Jai MAA !!! > > , Shankari Kali <shankari_kali@> > wrote: > > > > Namaste Chris: > > > > Can we ask Swamiji for a blessing in our studies of the Chandi Path? > I'm not sure I could handle chanting the whole thing at once at this > time, seriously. > > > > How do we get Swami's blessing for this? > > > > Thanks, > > Shankari Kali > > > > Chris Kirner <chriskirner1956@> wrote: > Hi Shankari Kali, > > > > In the Chandi it says that if you cannot do it in its entirety you > > should do only the first part (through chapter one). This is because > > the shakti can be unbalancing if it is not done in sequence and in > > order. However, Swamiji has advised us that we can learn the Chandi > > Path in any way that is most comfortable for us, so I think he and > > Mother give any of us who make the attempt some special help to make > > sure nothing untoward happens. > > > > I'm sure Vish is probably forwarding your message to Swamiji for his > > response, but if by some chance he does not, I would suggest you send > > Swamiji an email and ask for his blessing on your practice, just to be > > sure he knows what you're doing. > > > > On a personal note, we did an online Chandi class a few years ago, and > > followed much the same progression of practice you are doing, except > > we stayed with a particular section for an entire week. There were > > times when the shakti was very strong, in my experience. There were > > ecstatic times, and times when my mind became so dull the words ran > > all together on the page and my tongue became thick so that the > > syllables fairly drooled out, a little at a time, it seemed. > > > > As I understand this tradition (which isn't very much, I admit) the > > Chandi Path represents the choicest of the offerings, the highest of > > the vidyas this path represents. It is not at all surprising to me > > that you are having experiences with Divine Mother in your mind and > > body. But so long as you are under the umbrella of the Devi Mandir, I > > wouldn't be concerned. > > > > May your practice produce only the most beautiful fruits! > > > > Jai Maa! > > Chris > > > > , " Shankari Kali " > > <shankari_kali@> wrote: > > > > > > Namaste Group: > > > > > > I began chanting the chandi path one or two chapters a day within a 7 > > > day period mainly because I have trouble pronouncing the > Sanskrit, and > > > I have to carefully follow the MP3 of Swamiji chanting. > > > > > > Today I chanted chapters 2 & 3 and experienced an overwhelming amount > > > of energy. I felt I HAD to do a Shiva puja to balance things out. Is > > > this a normal thing? > > > > > > I had planned to chant the Chandi Path daily and do a Durga Puja > > > daily, but I can't seem to handle the energy. 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Guest guest Report post Posted April 5, 2007 Hi Y'all! I just wanted to let everyone know (since it seems more than a couple of folks didn't notice the post number) that the post from Nanda referring to a Chandi sankalpa is from a couple of years ago. Sankar Viswanathan dragged it out from the archives to help Shankari Kali, I think. There is no group Chandi sankalpa at this time. Hope nobody's embarrassed by this. It's not the first time, and I'm sure it won't be the last, that someone's responded to an old post. Jai Maa! Chris , " Sankar Viswanathan " <sankarrukku wrote: > > A way of reciting Sri Sri Chandi in 7 days was given in Message No. 10986. > > <<Dear All, > Here again is our group sankalpa for Navaratri that we begin on April > 10th and end on April 16th. We are doing exactly as stated down here , > no additions necessary. > > Apr 10 th : All the preliminaries as per Swamiji's book(Chandi Path) > and Chapter 1 > Apr 11 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 2 & 3 > Apr 12 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 4 > Apr 13 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 5, 6, 7, & 8 > Apr 14 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 9 & 10 > Apr 15 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapter 11 > Apr 16 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 12 & 13 and conclusion as > per Swamiji's book > (Chandi Path). > > On the 16th of April, when you are chanting Chapter 13, remember to > stop after verse 15 and tell the Goddess what you seek as a boon. > > Anyone ELSE (that havent responded already )that wants in on the group > sankalpa, please let me know. > > Jai Chandi Maa > Nanda>> > > Jai MAA !!! > > , Shankari Kali <shankari_kali@> > wrote: > > > > Namaste Chris: > > > > Can we ask Swamiji for a blessing in our studies of the Chandi Path? > I'm not sure I could handle chanting the whole thing at once at this > time, seriously. > > > > How do we get Swami's blessing for this? > > > > Thanks, > > Shankari Kali > > > > Chris Kirner <chriskirner1956@> wrote: > Hi Shankari Kali, > > > > In the Chandi it says that if you cannot do it in its entirety you > > should do only the first part (through chapter one). This is because > > the shakti can be unbalancing if it is not done in sequence and in > > order. However, Swamiji has advised us that we can learn the Chandi > > Path in any way that is most comfortable for us, so I think he and > > Mother give any of us who make the attempt some special help to make > > sure nothing untoward happens. > > > > I'm sure Vish is probably forwarding your message to Swamiji for his > > response, but if by some chance he does not, I would suggest you send > > Swamiji an email and ask for his blessing on your practice, just to be > > sure he knows what you're doing. > > > > On a personal note, we did an online Chandi class a few years ago, and > > followed much the same progression of practice you are doing, except > > we stayed with a particular section for an entire week. There were > > times when the shakti was very strong, in my experience. There were > > ecstatic times, and times when my mind became so dull the words ran > > all together on the page and my tongue became thick so that the > > syllables fairly drooled out, a little at a time, it seemed. > > > > As I understand this tradition (which isn't very much, I admit) the > > Chandi Path represents the choicest of the offerings, the highest of > > the vidyas this path represents. It is not at all surprising to me > > that you are having experiences with Divine Mother in your mind and > > body. But so long as you are under the umbrella of the Devi Mandir, I > > wouldn't be concerned. > > > > May your practice produce only the most beautiful fruits! > > > > Jai Maa! > > Chris > > > > , " Shankari Kali " > > <shankari_kali@> wrote: > > > > > > Namaste Group: > > > > > > I began chanting the chandi path one or two chapters a day within a 7 > > > day period mainly because I have trouble pronouncing the > Sanskrit, and > > > I have to carefully follow the MP3 of Swamiji chanting. > > > > > > Today I chanted chapters 2 & 3 and experienced an overwhelming amount > > > of energy. I felt I HAD to do a Shiva puja to balance things out. Is > > > this a normal thing? > > > > > > I had planned to chant the Chandi Path daily and do a Durga Puja > > > daily, but I can't seem to handle the energy. Am I doing something > > > wrong here? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Shankari Kali > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. > > Try the free Mail Beta. > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 5, 2007 i just ordered the book. it probably won't arrive in time but i'll do my best to catch up. is that okay? the thing is, i can't make any promises. i'm already having trouble staying with the sankalpa. donna Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Mail Beta. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 5, 2007 Chris:LOL.It was confusing because the dates corresponded to current dates. Oh But, I wanted to chant with everyone ;)Shanti Om,Shankari KaliChris Kirner <chriskirner1956 wrote: Hi Y'all! I just wanted to let everyone know (since it seems more than a couple of folks didn't notice the post number) that the post from Nanda referring to a Chandi sankalpa is from a couple of years ago. Sankar Viswanathan dragged it out from the archives to help Shankari Kali, I think. There is no group Chandi sankalpa at this time. Hope nobody's embarrassed by this. It's not the first time, and I'm sure it won't be the last, that someone's responded to an old post. Jai Maa! Chris , "Sankar Viswanathan" <sankarrukku wrote: > > A way of reciting Sri Sri Chandi in 7 days was given in Message No. 10986. > > <<Dear All, > Here again is our group sankalpa for Navaratri that we begin on April > 10th and end on April 16th. We are doing exactly as stated down here , > no additions necessary. > > Apr 10 th : All the preliminaries as per Swamiji's book(Chandi Path) > and Chapter 1 > Apr 11 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 2 & 3 > Apr 12 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 4 > Apr 13 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 5, 6, 7, & 8 > Apr 14 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 9 & 10 > Apr 15 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapter 11 > Apr 16 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 12 & 13 and conclusion as > per Swamiji's book > (Chandi Path). > > On the 16th of April, when you are chanting Chapter 13, remember to > stop after verse 15 and tell the Goddess what you seek as a boon. > > Anyone ELSE (that havent responded already )that wants in on the group > sankalpa, please let me know. > > Jai Chandi Maa > Nanda>> > > Jai MAA !!! > > , Shankari Kali <shankari_kali@> > wrote: > > > > Namaste Chris: > > > > Can we ask Swamiji for a blessing in our studies of the Chandi Path? > I'm not sure I could handle chanting the whole thing at once at this > time, seriously. > > > > How do we get Swami's blessing for this? > > > > Thanks, > > Shankari Kali > > > > Chris Kirner <chriskirner1956@> wrote: > Hi Shankari Kali, > > > > In the Chandi it says that if you cannot do it in its entirety you > > should do only the first part (through chapter one). This is because > > the shakti can be unbalancing if it is not done in sequence and in > > order. However, Swamiji has advised us that we can learn the Chandi > > Path in any way that is most comfortable for us, so I think he and > > Mother give any of us who make the attempt some special help to make > > sure nothing untoward happens. > > > > I'm sure Vish is probably forwarding your message to Swamiji for his > > response, but if by some chance he does not, I would suggest you send > > Swamiji an email and ask for his blessing on your practice, just to be > > sure he knows what you're doing. > > > > On a personal note, we did an online Chandi class a few years ago, and > > followed much the same progression of practice you are doing, except > > we stayed with a particular section for an entire week. There were > > times when the shakti was very strong, in my experience. There were > > ecstatic times, and times when my mind became so dull the words ran > > all together on the page and my tongue became thick so that the > > syllables fairly drooled out, a little at a time, it seemed. > > > > As I understand this tradition (which isn't very much, I admit) the > > Chandi Path represents the choicest of the offerings, the highest of > > the vidyas this path represents. It is not at all surprising to me > > that you are having experiences with Divine Mother in your mind and > > body. But so long as you are under the umbrella of the Devi Mandir, I > > wouldn't be concerned. > > > > May your practice produce only the most beautiful fruits! > > > > Jai Maa! > > Chris > > > > , "Shankari Kali" > > <shankari_kali@> wrote: > > > > > > Namaste Group: > > > > > > I began chanting the chandi path one or two chapters a day within a 7 > > > day period mainly because I have trouble pronouncing the > Sanskrit, and > > > I have to carefully follow the MP3 of Swamiji chanting. > > > > > > Today I chanted chapters 2 & 3 and experienced an overwhelming amount > > > of energy. I felt I HAD to do a Shiva puja to balance things out. Is > > > this a normal thing? > > > > > > I had planned to chant the Chandi Path daily and do a Durga Puja > > > daily, but I can't seem to handle the energy. Am I doing something > > > wrong here? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Shankari Kali > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. > > Try the free Mail Beta. > > > We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love(and love to hate): TV's Guilty Pleasures list. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 5, 2007 Ha! This makes sense. I thought there was some post-navaratri chanting going on, in honor of navaratri! it was a little strange to me but i was on board. still, i suppose it never hurts to start chanting Chandi. An idea - if folks here wanted to start a sankalpa to chant the chandi as prescribed, it might be a good practice, even if navaratri has already passed. shanti -sundari On 05 Apr 2007 07:45:09 -0700, Chris Kirner <chriskirner1956 wrote: Hi Y'all! > > I just wanted to let everyone know (since it seems more than a couple > of folks didn't notice the post number) that the post from Nanda > referring to a Chandi sankalpa is from a couple of years ago. Sankar > Viswanathan dragged it out from the archives to help Shankari Kali, I > think. There is no group Chandi sankalpa at this time. > > Hope nobody's embarrassed by this. It's not the first time, and I'm > sure it won't be the last, that someone's responded to an old post. > > Jai Maa! > Chris > > , " Sankar Viswanathan " > > <sankarrukku wrote: > > > > A way of reciting Sri Sri Chandi in 7 days was given in Message No. > 10986. > > > > <<Dear All, > > Here again is our group sankalpa for Navaratri that we begin on April > > 10th and end on April 16th. We are doing exactly as stated down here , > > no additions necessary. > > > > Apr 10 th : All the preliminaries as per Swamiji's book(Chandi Path) > > and Chapter 1 > > Apr 11 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 2 & 3 > > Apr 12 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 4 > > Apr 13 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 5, 6, 7, & 8 > > Apr 14 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 9 & 10 > > Apr 15 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapter 11 > > Apr 16 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 12 & 13 and conclusion as > > per Swamiji's book > > (Chandi Path). > > > > On the 16th of April, when you are chanting Chapter 13, remember to > > stop after verse 15 and tell the Goddess what you seek as a boon. > > > > Anyone ELSE (that havent responded already )that wants in on the group > > sankalpa, please let me know. > > > > Jai Chandi Maa > > Nanda>> > > > > Jai MAA !!! > > > > , Shankari Kali <shankari_kali@> > > wrote: > > > > > > Namaste Chris: > > > > > > Can we ask Swamiji for a blessing in our studies of the Chandi Path? > > I'm not sure I could handle chanting the whole thing at once at this > > time, seriously. > > > > > > How do we get Swami's blessing for this? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Shankari Kali > > > > > > Chris Kirner <chriskirner1956@> wrote: > > Hi Shankari Kali, > > > > > > In the Chandi it says that if you cannot do it in its entirety you > > > should do only the first part (through chapter one). This is because > > > the shakti can be unbalancing if it is not done in sequence and in > > > order. However, Swamiji has advised us that we can learn the Chandi > > > Path in any way that is most comfortable for us, so I think he and > > > Mother give any of us who make the attempt some special help to make > > > sure nothing untoward happens. > > > > > > I'm sure Vish is probably forwarding your message to Swamiji for his > > > response, but if by some chance he does not, I would suggest you send > > > Swamiji an email and ask for his blessing on your practice, just > to be > > > sure he knows what you're doing. > > > > > > On a personal note, we did an online Chandi class a few years > ago, and > > > followed much the same progression of practice you are doing, except > > > we stayed with a particular section for an entire week. There were > > > times when the shakti was very strong, in my experience. There were > > > ecstatic times, and times when my mind became so dull the words ran > > > all together on the page and my tongue became thick so that the > > > syllables fairly drooled out, a little at a time, it seemed. > > > > > > As I understand this tradition (which isn't very much, I admit) the > > > Chandi Path represents the choicest of the offerings, the highest of > > > the vidyas this path represents. It is not at all surprising to me > > > that you are having experiences with Divine Mother in your mind and > > > body. But so long as you are under the umbrella of the Devi Mandir, I > > > wouldn't be concerned. > > > > > > May your practice produce only the most beautiful fruits! > > > > > > Jai Maa! > > > Chris > > > > > > , " Shankari Kali " > > > <shankari_kali@> wrote: > > > > > > > > Namaste Group: > > > > > > > > I began chanting the chandi path one or two chapters a day > within a 7 > > > > day period mainly because I have trouble pronouncing the > > Sanskrit, and > > > > I have to carefully follow the MP3 of Swamiji chanting. > > > > > > > > Today I chanted chapters 2 & 3 and experienced an overwhelming > amount > > > > of energy. I felt I HAD to do a Shiva puja to balance things > out. Is > > > > this a normal thing? > > > > > > > > I had planned to chant the Chandi Path daily and do a Durga Puja > > > > daily, but I can't seem to handle the energy. Am I doing something > > > > wrong here? > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > Shankari Kali > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. > > > Try the free Mail Beta. > > > > > > > > > -- --\ ----- erin www.erinjohansen.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 5, 2007 Thank you Morningsong, this is really insightful and gives lots of food for thought - really great ! Another way that can be a good way to practice Chandi is in conjunction with the idea of sitting in one asana, and increasing the time by 5 minutes every month. Just starting at the begining (doing all or some of the appendages) and then doing as much as possible in the alloted time. After a month, the alloted time goes up by 5 minutes. At first it will take many sittings to complete the text, but after a few months, it will only take two or three sittings. And eventually, only one sitting.By simply chanting until the time is up, this takes pressure off thinking "I have to do this much or this many chapters", etc. Also chanting Chandi is a great way to push through the fire of increasing the length of our asana.This is the method for increasing the asana 5 minutes a month using the Chandi Path.Jai Maa Chandi !!!!c_morningsong <shaktimaa wrote: Namaste' I wanted to jump in on this thread to tell you all about a great conversation I had with another devotee at the Mandir when I was there last week. We were actually talking about this very idea and he was explaining why we should chant the middle episode. I hope I relate this correctly and that it is as helpful for you as it was for me. So, this is my understanding: The first episode is our life before we begin our search for God. We are wandering around losing our kingdom, our family, all our riches, etc. And, these things are so important to us in the world of objects and relationships. It is painful to know that our lives are so unstable. Then at some point through the grace of God and Guru we enter into the forest and begin to learn that there is more to life than all that stuff. Once we get to that understanding we move into the middle episode. In this episode Maa begins to help us in our struggles against those asuras and demons. This is where we are in our lives as devotees. We are beginning to come to the understanding that we don't do this alone and that Chandi Maa is here with us, fighting the battle and helping us with our demons. This is why this episode is important for us in this stage... we NEED to know that she is with us, we are in the midst of the battle and when we are fighting we can sometimes lose track of the reality of God, so She stays here to help us fight. The middle episode is where we live as sadhaks and so is of great value in our growth. In the third episode we (and of course Maa)are even deeper in the fight but we are at the point where we can surrender all to Her, and that is when she gobbles up the raktabijas and we begin to get a glimpse of our true selves. This episode isn't as important for us yet because in some ways we can't really understand it until we can truly let go and give it ALL to Her. That's why I like to ask for Pure Devotion in ch 13 when She offers a boon. I believe that the devotion will allow me to move into this third episode and give me the ability to truly surrender all that I am to Her. Obviously, my understanding is very limited but I hope this has been of help. In my Chandi practice what I like to do is to take one chapter and sit with it for a week of more and then move onto another. I love the experience of really learning what each chapter says and how it sounds and feels in my mouth as I chant the slokas. Thankfully Swamiji has said that we should each study based on our own capacity. I've found that through consistent practice my capacity has increased and continues to do so. OM Shanti Morningsong Finding fabulous fares is fun.Let FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 5, 2007 Namaste, NO! not upset. Things happen for a reason. So with that in mind I for one plan to do it. Been working on it and wil throughly enjoy every minute of it. Dificult as it may be. Thanks for explaining though. That'll teach me to pay closer attention to things in the future. LOL, DebiShankari Kali <shankari_kali wrote: Chris:LOL.It was confusing because the dates corresponded to current dates. Oh But, I wanted to chant with everyone ;)Shanti Om,Shankari KaliChris Kirner <chriskirner1956 > wrote: Hi Y'all!I just wanted to let everyone know (since it seems more than a coupleof folks didn't notice the post number) that the post from Nandareferring to a Chandi sankalpa is from a couple of years ago. SankarViswanathan dragged it out from the archives to help Shankari Kali, Ithink. There is no group Chandi sankalpa at this time.Hope nobody's embarrassed by this. It's not the first time, and I'msure it won't be the last, that someone's responded to an old post.Jai Maa!Chris , "Sankar Viswanathan"<sankarrukku wrote:>> A way of reciting Sri Sri Chandi in 7 days was given in Message No.10986.> > <<Dear All,> Here again is our group sankalpa for Navaratri that we begin on April> 10th and end on April 16th. We are doing exactly as stated down here ,> no additions necessary.> > Apr 10 th : All the preliminaries as per Swamiji's book(Chandi Path)> and Chapter 1> Apr 11 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 2 & 3> Apr 12 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 4> Apr 13 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 5, 6, 7, & 8> Apr 14 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 9 & 10> Apr 15 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapter 11> Apr 16 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 12 & 13 and conclusion as> per Swamiji's book > (Chandi Path).> > On the 16th of April, when you are chanting Chapter 13, remember to> stop after verse 15 and tell the Goddess what you seek as a boon.> > Anyone ELSE (that havent responded already )that wants in on the group> sankalpa, please let me know.> > Jai Chandi Maa> Nanda>>> > Jai MAA !!!> > , Shankari Kali <shankari_kali@>> wrote:> >> > Namaste Chris:> > > > Can we ask Swamiji for a blessing in our studies of the Chandi Path?> I'm not sure I could handle chanting the whole thing at once at this> time, seriously.> > > > How do we get Swami's blessing for this?> > > > Thanks,> > Shankari Kali> > > > Chris Kirner <chriskirner1956@> wrote: > Hi Shankari Kali,> > > > In the Chandi it says that if you cannot do it in its entirety you> > should do only the first part (through chapter one). This is because> > the shakti can be unbalancing if it is not done in sequence and in> > order. However, Swamiji has advised us that we can learn the Chandi> > Path in any way that is most comfortable for us, so I think he and> > Mother give any of us who make the attempt some special help to make> > sure nothing untoward happens. > > > > I'm sure Vish is probably forwarding your message to Swamiji for his> > response, but if by some chance he does not, I would suggest you send> > Swamiji an email and ask for his blessing on your practice, justto be> > sure he knows what you're doing.> > > > On a personal note, we did an online Chandi class a few yearsago, and> > followed much the same progression of practice you are doing, except> > we stayed with a particular section for an entire week. There were> > times when the shakti was very strong, in my experience. There were> > ecstatic times, and times when my mind became so dull the words ran> > all together on the page and my tongue became thick so that the> > syllables fairly drooled out, a little at a time, it seemed.> > > > As I understand this tradition (which isn't very much, I admit) the> > Chandi Path represents the choicest of the offerings, the highest of> > the vidyas this path represents. It is not at all surprising to me> > that you are having experiences with Divine Mother in your mind and> > body. But so long as you are under the umbrella of the Devi Mandir, I> > wouldn't be concerned.> > > > May your practice produce only the most beautiful fruits!> > > > Jai Maa!> > Chris> > > > , "Shankari Kali"> > <shankari_kali@> wrote:> > >> > > Namaste Group:> > > > > > I began chanting the chandi path one or two chapters a daywithin a 7> > > day period mainly because I have trouble pronouncing the> Sanskrit, and> > > I have to carefully follow the MP3 of Swamiji chanting. > > > > > > Today I chanted chapters 2 & 3 and experienced an overwhelmingamount> > > of energy. I felt I HAD to do a Shiva puja to balance thingsout. Is> > > this a normal thing?> > > > > > I had planned to chant the Chandi Path daily and do a Durga Puja> > > daily, but I can't seem to handle the energy. Am I doing something> > > wrong here?> > > > > > Thanks,> > > Shankari Kali> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection.> > Try the free Mail Beta.> >> We won't tell. 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Guest guest Report post Posted April 6, 2007 Thank you Morningsong. This is beautifully stated. , " c_morningsong " <shaktimaa wrote: > > Namaste' > > I wanted to jump in on this thread to tell you all about a great > conversation I had with another devotee at the Mandir when I was there > last week. We were actually talking about this very idea and he was > explaining why we should chant the middle episode. I hope I relate > this correctly and that it is as helpful for you as it was for me. So, > this is my understanding: > > The first episode is our life before we begin our search for God. We > are wandering around losing our kingdom, our family, all our riches, > etc. And, these things are so important to us in the world of objects > and relationships. It is painful to know that our lives are so > unstable. Then at some point through the grace of God and Guru we > enter into the forest and begin to learn that there is more to life > than all that stuff. > > Once we get to that understanding we move into the middle episode. In > this episode Maa begins to help us in our struggles against those > asuras and demons. This is where we are in our lives as devotees. We > are beginning to come to the understanding that we don't do this alone > and that Chandi Maa is here with us, fighting the battle and helping us > with our demons. This is why this episode is important for us in this > stage... we NEED to know that she is with us, we are in the midst of > the battle and when we are fighting we can sometimes lose track of the > reality of God, so She stays here to help us fight. The middle episode > is where we live as sadhaks and so is of great value in our growth. > > In the third episode we (and of course Maa)are even deeper in the fight > but we are at the point where we can surrender all to Her, and that is > when she gobbles up the raktabijas and we begin to get a glimpse of our > true selves. This episode isn't as important for us yet because in > some ways we can't really understand it until we can truly let go and > give it ALL to Her. That's why I like to ask for Pure Devotion in ch > 13 when She offers a boon. I believe that the devotion will allow me > to move into this third episode and give me the ability to truly > surrender all that I am to Her. > > Obviously, my understanding is very limited but I hope this has been of > help. In my Chandi practice what I like to do is to take one chapter > and sit with it for a week of more and then move onto another. I love > the experience of really learning what each chapter says and how it > sounds and feels in my mouth as I chant the slokas. > > Thankfully Swamiji has said that we should each study based on our own > capacity. I've found that through consistent practice my capacity has > increased and continues to do so. > > OM Shanti > Morningsong > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 6, 2007 I am sorry that I had created a lot of confusion with my posts. My post was specifically in reply to Shankari Kali's question about reciting Chandi. My posts are for information purpose only. That is to the best of my knowledge. Very often I may be wrong. I am always excited when I hear about chanting of Sri Sri Chandi. Because of problems with arthritis, I find it difficult to sit in an asana for any length of time. Jai MAA KAALI !!! , Shankari Kali <shankari_kali wrote: > > Chris: > > LOL.It was confusing because the dates corresponded to current dates. Oh But, I wanted to chant with everyone > > Shanti Om, > Shankari Kali > > Chris Kirner <chriskirner1956 wrote: Hi Y'all! > > I just wanted to let everyone know (since it seems more than a couple > of folks didn't notice the post number) that the post from Nanda > referring to a Chandi sankalpa is from a couple of years ago. Sankar > Viswanathan dragged it out from the archives to help Shankari Kali, I > think. There is no group Chandi sankalpa at this time. > > Hope nobody's embarrassed by this. It's not the first time, and I'm > sure it won't be the last, that someone's responded to an old post. > > Jai Maa! > Chris > > , " Sankar Viswanathan " > <sankarrukku@> wrote: > > > > A way of reciting Sri Sri Chandi in 7 days was given in Message No. > 10986. > > > > <<Dear All, > > Here again is our group sankalpa for Navaratri that we begin on April > > 10th and end on April 16th. We are doing exactly as stated down here , > > no additions necessary. > > > > Apr 10 th : All the preliminaries as per Swamiji's book(Chandi Path) > > and Chapter 1 > > Apr 11 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 2 & 3 > > Apr 12 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 4 > > Apr 13 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 5, 6, 7, & 8 > > Apr 14 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 9 & 10 > > Apr 15 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapter 11 > > Apr 16 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 12 & 13 and conclusion as > > per Swamiji's book > > (Chandi Path). > > > > On the 16th of April, when you are chanting Chapter 13, remember to > > stop after verse 15 and tell the Goddess what you seek as a boon. > > > > Anyone ELSE (that havent responded already )that wants in on the group > > sankalpa, please let me know. > > > > Jai Chandi Maa > > Nanda>> > > > > Jai MAA !!! > > > > , Shankari Kali <shankari_kali@> > > wrote: > > > > > > Namaste Chris: > > > > > > Can we ask Swamiji for a blessing in our studies of the Chandi Path? > > I'm not sure I could handle chanting the whole thing at once at this > > time, seriously. > > > > > > How do we get Swami's blessing for this? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Shankari Kali > > > > > > Chris Kirner <chriskirner1956@> wrote: > > Hi Shankari Kali, > > > > > > In the Chandi it says that if you cannot do it in its entirety you > > > should do only the first part (through chapter one). This is because > > > the shakti can be unbalancing if it is not done in sequence and in > > > order. However, Swamiji has advised us that we can learn the Chandi > > > Path in any way that is most comfortable for us, so I think he and > > > Mother give any of us who make the attempt some special help to make > > > sure nothing untoward happens. > > > > > > I'm sure Vish is probably forwarding your message to Swamiji for his > > > response, but if by some chance he does not, I would suggest you send > > > Swamiji an email and ask for his blessing on your practice, just > to be > > > sure he knows what you're doing. > > > > > > On a personal note, we did an online Chandi class a few years > ago, and > > > followed much the same progression of practice you are doing, except > > > we stayed with a particular section for an entire week. There were > > > times when the shakti was very strong, in my experience. There were > > > ecstatic times, and times when my mind became so dull the words ran > > > all together on the page and my tongue became thick so that the > > > syllables fairly drooled out, a little at a time, it seemed. > > > > > > As I understand this tradition (which isn't very much, I admit) the > > > Chandi Path represents the choicest of the offerings, the highest of > > > the vidyas this path represents. It is not at all surprising to me > > > that you are having experiences with Divine Mother in your mind and > > > body. But so long as you are under the umbrella of the Devi Mandir, I > > > wouldn't be concerned. > > > > > > May your practice produce only the most beautiful fruits! > > > > > > Jai Maa! > > > Chris > > > > > > , " Shankari Kali " > > > <shankari_kali@> wrote: > > > > > > > > Namaste Group: > > > > > > > > I began chanting the chandi path one or two chapters a day > within a 7 > > > > day period mainly because I have trouble pronouncing the > > Sanskrit, and > > > > I have to carefully follow the MP3 of Swamiji chanting. > > > > > > > > Today I chanted chapters 2 & 3 and experienced an overwhelming > amount > > > > of energy. I felt I HAD to do a Shiva puja to balance things > out. Is > > > > this a normal thing? > > > > > > > > I had planned to chant the Chandi Path daily and do a Durga Puja > > > > daily, but I can't seem to handle the energy. Am I doing something > > > > wrong here? > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > Shankari Kali > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. > > > Try the free Mail Beta. > > > > > > We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love > (and love to hate): TV's Guilty Pleasures list. > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 6, 2007 Namaste Debra,Hooray for you! I will be doing it anyway as well. I intend to make it part of my daily practice. If I break it down like that it makes it much easier for me, a novice, to do this.Shanti Om!Shankari KaliDebra McDaniel <student61754 wrote: Namaste, NO! not upset. Things happen for a reason. So with that in mind I for one plan to do it. Been working on it and wil throughly enjoy every minute of it. Dificult as it may be. Thanks for explaining though. That'll teach me to pay closer attention to things in the future. LOL, DebiShankari Kali <shankari_kali > wrote: Chris:LOL.It was confusing because the dates corresponded to current dates. Oh But, I wanted to chant with everyone ;)Shanti Om,Shankari KaliChris Kirner <chriskirner1956 > wrote: Hi Y'all!I just wanted to let everyone know (since it seems more than a coupleof folks didn't notice the post number) that the post from Nandareferring to a Chandi sankalpa is from a couple of years ago. SankarViswanathan dragged it out from the archives to help Shankari Kali, Ithink. There is no group Chandi sankalpa at this time.Hope nobody's embarrassed by this. It's not the first time, and I'msure it won't be the last, that someone's responded to an old post.Jai Maa!Chris , "Sankar Viswanathan"<sankarrukku wrote:>> A way of reciting Sri Sri Chandi in 7 days was given in Message No.10986.> > <<Dear All,> Here again is our group sankalpa for Navaratri that we begin on April> 10th and end on April 16th. We are doing exactly as stated down here ,> no additions necessary.> > Apr 10 th : All the preliminaries as per Swamiji's book(Chandi Path)> and Chapter 1> Apr 11 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 2 & 3> Apr 12 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 4> Apr 13 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 5, 6, 7, & 8> Apr 14 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 9 & 10> Apr 15 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapter 11> Apr 16 th : Durga Sapta Shloki and Chapters 12 & 13 and conclusion as> per Swamiji's book > (Chandi Path).> > On the 16th of April, when you are chanting Chapter 13, remember to> stop after verse 15 and tell the Goddess what you seek as a boon.> > Anyone ELSE (that havent responded already )that wants in on the group> sankalpa, please let me know.> > Jai Chandi Maa> Nanda>>> > Jai MAA !!!> > , Shankari Kali <shankari_kali@>> wrote:> >> > Namaste Chris:> > > > Can we ask Swamiji for a blessing in our studies of the Chandi Path?> I'm not sure I could handle chanting the whole thing at once at this> time, seriously.> > > > How do we get Swami's blessing for this?> > > > Thanks,> > Shankari Kali> > > > Chris Kirner <chriskirner1956@> wrote: > Hi Shankari Kali,> > > > In the Chandi it says that if you cannot do it in its entirety you> > should do only the first part (through chapter one). This is because> > the shakti can be unbalancing if it is not done in sequence and in> > order. However, Swamiji has advised us that we can learn the Chandi> > Path in any way that is most comfortable for us, so I think he and> > Mother give any of us who make the attempt some special help to make> > sure nothing untoward happens. > > > > I'm sure Vish is probably forwarding your message to Swamiji for his> > response, but if by some chance he does not, I would suggest you send> > Swamiji an email and ask for his blessing on your practice, justto be> > sure he knows what you're doing.> > > > On a personal note, we did an online Chandi class a few yearsago, and> > followed much the same progression of practice you are doing, except> > we stayed with a particular section for an entire week. There were> > times when the shakti was very strong, in my experience. There were> > ecstatic times, and times when my mind became so dull the words ran> > all together on the page and my tongue became thick so that the> > syllables fairly drooled out, a little at a time, it seemed.> > > > As I understand this tradition (which isn't very much, I admit) the> > Chandi Path represents the choicest of the offerings, the highest of> > the vidyas this path represents. It is not at all surprising to me> > that you are having experiences with Divine Mother in your mind and> > body. But so long as you are under the umbrella of the Devi Mandir, I> > wouldn't be concerned.> > > > May your practice produce only the most beautiful fruits!> > > > Jai Maa!> > Chris> > > > , "Shankari Kali"> > <shankari_kali@> wrote:> > >> > > Namaste Group:> > > > > > I began chanting the chandi path one or two chapters a daywithin a 7> > > day period mainly because I have trouble pronouncing the> Sanskrit, and> > > I have to carefully follow the MP3 of Swamiji chanting. > > > > > > Today I chanted chapters 2 & 3 and experienced an overwhelmingamount> > > of energy. I felt I HAD to do a Shiva puja to balance thingsout. Is> > > this a normal thing?> > > > > > I had planned to chant the Chandi Path daily and do a Durga Puja> > > daily, but I can't seem to handle the energy. Am I doing something> > > wrong here?> > > > > > Thanks,> > > Shankari Kali> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection.> > Try the free Mail Beta.> >> We won't tell. 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