Namaste Swamini ji. Amazing talk on values. Loved it! 🙏🙏

Very Lucid and explanation that is aligned with day-to-day life.

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Shri Ram jai Ram jai jai Ram

Jaishree Ram ji 😊

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Amazing explanation Swaminiji🙏

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So beautifully described..bhakti& Ghyana🙏🙏❤

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Very calming very relaxing meditation 🙏 thank you so much Swamini Ji 💛 you are such a light in my life, thank you

Thank you very much swaminiji for your wonderful explanation It gives us clarity to deal with relationships especially with our own family members Best quote - focus on transformation of self With quotations from Mahabharata - simple and meaningful Thank you 🙏🙏

Excellent! Fervently praying for your long healthy life!

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🤓❤ Hariom 🕉️ 😊

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Wonderful guided meditation 🙏

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Wonderful Swamini-ji.

Thank you so much Swamini. I really appreciate these lessons up loaded as i cannot always make the Sunday lessons. 🙏🙏🙏

Excellent explanation....🙏Mataji. Thank you.

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AAP. KO. KOTE. KOTE. CHARN. VANDN. SUN. NAEY. SAEY. BHE. KALYAN. HOTA. HAEY NEG. ANUBHAV. HAEY. JO. SUNAEY. GA. USKA. KALYAN. HOGA

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Thank you for such a detailed and interesting teaching. It is always a pleasure to listen to your easy-to-follow and relatable teachings 🙏🏽

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Very grateful mataji .....the proper understanding of each Sanskrit word in co text ....is quite to the point ....so yes, am very grateful for your rendition / purport . Thank you

Swamini Chideka-ji always explains with such clarity in her satsang. Thank you for this video of the class I missed. In some parts it is also amusing and entertaining!

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For the “Rama protection prayer”, The sage is Budha Kousika, God is Ramachandra with Sita, The meter is Anushtup (with eight syllables in a quarter), power is Sita, and Limit is Hanuman, And I am starting the chant of this prayer to please Ramachandra. (dhyānam) I meditate on that Ramachandra, whose arms reach up to his thighs, Who carries bow and arrows, who sits in a lotus pose, Who is dressed in yellow cloths, who has eyes like the petals of newly opened lotus flower, Who is always pleasant looking, who is the colour of the black cloud, Whose sight is fixed on the lotus eyes of Sita, sitting on his left thigh, And who shines in various decorations and who has a matted hair around his face. (stōtram) The life story of Sri Rama has a vast expanse। Recitation of each and every word is capable of destroying even the greatest sins॥1॥ Let us meditate on the blue-complexioned, blue lotus-eyed Rama। Who is accompanied by Sita and Lakshmana, and is well-adorned with crown of matted hairs॥2॥ Who has sword, bows and arrows, who destroyed the (naktam-char = night-roamer) demons। Who is birthless (ajam=beyond birth, and also death) but is incarnated by his own will to protect this world॥3॥ May the wise, read the Hymn (of Lord) Rama (for) protection, which destroys all sins and grants all desires। May Rama, Raghu's descendant (Rama) protect my head. May Rama, Dasharatha's son (Rama) protect my forehead॥4॥ May Kausalya's son protect my eyes, may favourite (disciple) of Vishvamitra protect my ears। May saviour of sacrificial fire protect my nose, may affectionate to Lakshmana protect my mouth॥5॥ And may ocean of wisdom protect my tongue, may he who is saluted by Bharatha protect my neck। May the bearer of celestial weapons protect my shoulders, may he who broke (Lord Shiva's) bow protect my arms॥6॥ May husband of Sita protect my hands, may he who won over Parasurama protect my heart। May slayer of Khara (demon) protect my abdomen, may he who gave refuge to Jambavad protect my navel॥7॥ May master of Sugreeva protect my waist, may master of Hanuman protect my hips। May the best of Raghu scions and destroyer of the lineage of demons protect my knees॥8॥ May establisher of the bridge (Ramasetu) protect my thighs may slayer of ten-faced (Ravana) protect my shins। May consecrator of wealth to Bibhishana protect my feet, may Sri Rama protect my entire body॥9॥ May the good man read this (hymn) equable to all the power of Rama। would live long, be blessed with children, be victorious and possess humility॥10॥ The evil traitors who travel in the hell, earth and heaven, and who travel secretly (changing forms),। Would not be able to see the one protected by (the chanting of) Rama-naam ॥11॥ (The one who) remembers Rama, Ramabhadra and Ramachandra (The poet has used these names for the same Lord Rama)। Sins never get attached, he gets good life and liberation॥12॥ This world conquering mantra - blessed by Raam's name (jaitra - leading to victory in this world or world-conquering) । He who always utters it, he holds the keys to all arts ॥13॥ He who recites this hymn of the name of Rama called as cage of diamond। Would be obeyed by everywhere and he will get victory in all things॥14॥ This protective hymn of Rama, as told by Shiva (Hara) in the dream। Was written down (as told) by the enlightened (by Shiva's visitation) Budhakoushika in the morning (upon waking up)॥15॥ Who is like a garden (aaraamaH=garden) of wish giving trees and who stops all obstacles। And who is the praise of all three worlds, Sri Rama, is our Lord॥16॥ Who are young, full of beauty, clever and very strong। Who have broad eyes like lotus, who wear the hides of trees॥17॥ Ones who are subsisting on roots and fruits and practicing penance and celibacy। Two brothers, sons of Dasharatha, Rama and Lakshmana (protect us)॥18॥ Who give protection to all beings and who are foremost among all the archers। Who destroy whole race of demons, protect us, o best of scions of Raghu॥19॥ With bows pulled and ready, their hands on the arrows packed in ever full quivers carried on their backs। May Rama and Lakshmana always escort me in my path for my protection॥20॥ Young men, prepared and armed with sword, shield, bow and arrows। Rama, who makes our cherished thoughts come true in the world; may he, along with Lakshman, protect us॥21॥ Valiant Rama, the son of Dasharatha and ever accompanied by powerful Lakshmana। The scion of Raghu, the son of Kausalya, is all powerful and is the perfect man॥22॥ He who can be perceived by Vedanta, lord of sacrificial fire, ancient and best among all men। dearest of Sita, whose bravery is immeasurable॥23॥ (Thus lord Shiva said) My devotee who recites these names of Rama with faith। He, without any doubt, is blessed more than the performance of Aswamedha (Sacrifice of white horse) etc.॥24॥ Rama, dark-complexioned like leaf of green grass, who is lotus-eyed and dressed in yellow clothes। Who sing the praise of him are no longer ordinary men trapped in the world॥25॥ Rama, the elder brother of Lakshmana, best of the scions of the Raghu, the husband of Sita, handsome। Ocean of compassion, treasure of virtues, the most beloved of the religious people। Lord emperor of kings, follower of truth, son of Dasharatha, dark-complexioned, idol tranquillity। Salute to cynosure of eyes of all people, the crown jewel of the Raghu dynasty and the enemy of Ravana॥26॥ I salute to Rama, beloved Rama, moon like peaceful Rama। To Lord of Raghu Scion, Lord (of all), husband of Sita, I salute॥27॥ Rama who is the delight of the Raghus। Rama who is the elder brother of Bharata। Rama who is the tormentor of his enemies। I come under refuge of God Rama.॥28॥ I remember the feet of Sri Ramachandra in my mind। I praise the feet of Sri Ramachandra by my speech। I salute the feet of Sri Ramachandra by bowing down my head। I take refuge on the feet of Sri Ramachandra by bowing myself down॥29॥ Mother is Rama, my father is Ramachandra। Lord is Rama, my dearest friend is Ramachandra। My everything is merciful Ramachandra। I know of no other like him, I really don't!॥30॥ Who has Lakshmana on his right and daughter of Janaka (Sita) on the left। And who has Hanuman in his front, I salute to delight of the Raghus (Rama)॥31॥ Cynosure of eyes of all people, courageous in war, lotus-eyed, lord of the Raghu race। Personification of compassion, I surrender to (that) Lord Sri Rama॥32॥ Who is as fast as the mind, equals his father (wind) in speed, master of senses, foremost amongst brilliants। Son of the Wind, leader of the Monkey forces and messenger of Sri Rama, I bow down to him॥33॥ (He who) sings the sweet name of Rama । Perched atop the poetry-tree, I salute that (cooing cuckoo) Valmiki॥34॥ Who is destroyer all dangers and consecrator of all sorts of wealth। I again and again salute that Rama who is cynosure of eyes of all people॥35॥ Destructs of the cause of rebirth (cause of liberation), generates happiness and wealth। Scares Yama's (Lord of Death) messengers, the roar of the name of Rama॥36॥ I worship Rama whose jewel (among kings) who always wins and who is lord of Lakshmi (goddess of wealth)। Through whom the hordes of demons who move at night have been destroyed, I salut that Rama। There is no place of surrender greater than Rama, (and thus) I am servant of Rama। My mind is totally absorbed in Rama. O Rama, please lift me up (from lower to higher self)॥37॥ Fair-faced lady (Parvati) ! My mind enjoys saying Rama Rama। Uttering once the name of Rama is equal to the uttering of any other name of God, a thousand times॥38॥ Thus ends Hymn (of Lord) Rama (for) protection and composed by Budha-Kaushika॥ śrīrāma jayarāma jayajayarāma । śrī rāmachandrārpaṇamastu ॥ My salutations and humble devotion of this Hymn to (Lord) Sita-Ramachandra.

Here is an English translation of our dear Swamini Chideka-ji's recitation of this stotram from the Narada Purana: 1. The leaned one who wishes for more life, wealth and love, should salute with his head Lord Ganapathi, who is the son of Goddess Parvathi. 2. Think of him first as god with broken tusk, second as the god with one tusk, third as the one with reddish black eyes, fourth as the one who has the face of an elephant. 3. Fifth as the one who has a very broad paunch, sixth as the one who is cruel to his enemies, seventh who is the one who is the remover of obstacles, eighth as the one who is the colour of smoke. 4. Ninth as the one with crescent in his forehead, tenth as the one who is the leader of the remover of obstacles, eleventh as the leader of the army of Lord Siva, and twelfth who is the one who has the face of an elephant. 5. Anyone reading these twelve names, at dawn, noon and dusk, never need fear defeat, and will always achieve whatever they want. 6. One who pursues education will get knowledge, one who wants to earn money will get money, one who wishes for a son will get a son, and one who wants salvation will get salvation. 7. The results of chanting this prayer of Ganapati will be got within six months, and within a year; all wishes will be fulfilled. There is no doubt about this. 8. One who recites this prayer, written by eight Brahmanas, and offers it to Lord Ganesha, will become knowledgeable, and will be blessed with all stellar qualities, by the grace of Lord Ganesha.

English translation of the beautiful Sri Guru Stotram; a series of Sanskrit stanzas addressed to guru (dispeller of darkness). These shlokas praise the guru for his/her God like qualities. These slokas can be recited any time or on specific occasions like Teacher's Day or Guru Purnima. Most are translated into English as below: akhaṇḍamaṇḍalākāraṃ vyāptaṃ yena carācaram | tatpadaṃ darśitaṃ yena tasmai śrīgurave namaḥ ‖ 1 ‖ 1. Salutations are to that guru who showed me the abode, the one who is to be known, whose form is the entire universe and by whom all the movable and immovable are pervaded. aṅñānatimirāndhasya ṅñānāñjanaśalākayā | cakṣurunmīlitaṃ yena tasmai śrīgurave namaḥ ‖ 2 ‖ 2. Salutations are to that guru who opened the eye of one blind due to the darkness (cover) of ignorance with a needle coated with the ointment of knowledge. gururbrahmā gururviṣṇuḥ gururdevo maheśvaraḥ | gurureva parambrahma tasmai śrīgurave namaḥ ‖ 3 ‖ 3. Salutations to that guru who is the Creator, Sustainer and Destroyer, who is the limitless one. sthāvaraṃ jaṅgamaṃ vyāptaṃ yatkiñcitsacarācaram | tatpadaṃ darśitaṃ yena tasmai śrīgurave namaḥ ‖ 4 ‖ 4. Salutations are to that guru who showed me the one to be known, who permeates whatever is movable, immovable, sentient or insentient. cinmayaṃ vyāpiyatsarvaṃ trailokyaṃ sacarācaram | tatpadaṃ darśitaṃ yena tasmai śrīgurave namaḥ ‖ 5 ‖ 5. Salutations to that teacher who showed me (by teaching) the One to be known, who is but Awareness and who is the pervader of all three worlds comprising the sentient and insentient. tsarvaśrutiśiroratnavirājita padāmbujaḥ | vedāntāmbujasūryoyaḥ tasmai śrīgurave namaḥ ‖ 6 ‖ 6. Salutations are to that guru who is the Sun to the lotus of Vedanta and whose lotus feet are made radiant by the jewel of all Srutis (Upanishads). caitanyaḥ śāśvataḥśānto vyomātīto nirañjanaḥ | bindunāda kalātītaḥ tasmai śrīgurave namaḥ ‖ 7 ‖ 7. Salutations are to that guru who is Awareness, changeless (beyond time), who is peace, beyond space, pure (free from likes and dislikes), and who is beyond the manifest and the unmanifest (Nada, Bindu, etc.). ṅñānaśaktisamārūḍhaḥ tattvamālāvibhūṣitaḥ | bhuktimuktipradātā ca tasmai śrīgurave namaḥ ‖ 8 ‖ 8. Salutations are to that guru who is rooted in knowledge that is power, adorned with the garland of Truth and who is the bestower of the joy of liberation. anekajanmasamprāpta karmabandhavidāhine | ātmaṅñānapradānena tasmai śrīgurave namaḥ ‖ 9 ‖ 9. Salutations are to that guru who by bestowing the knowledge of the self burns up the bondage created by accumulated actions of innumerable births. śoṣaṇaṃ bhavasindhośca ṅñāpaṇaṃ sārasampadaḥ | guroḥ pādodakaṃ samyak tasmai śrīgurave namaḥ ‖ 10 ‖ 10. Salutations are to that guru; the perennial flow of wisdom from the one rooted in the vision of the sruti, dries up totally to ocean of transmigration (samsara) and reveals the essence of all wealth (the freedom of want). na guroradhikaṃ tattvaṃ na guroradhikaṃ tapaḥ | tattvaṅñānātparaṃ nāsti tasmai śrīgurave namaḥ ‖ 11 ‖ 11. There is nothing superior to knowledge of Truth, nothing higher than the Truth, and there is no purifying austerity better than the Truth; salutations to that guru. mannāthaḥ śrījagannāthaḥ madguruḥ śrījagadguruḥ | madātmā sarvabhūtātmā tasmai śrīgurave namaḥ ‖ 12 ‖ 12. Prostrations to that guru who is the Lord of the Universe, my Teacher, who is the Teacher of the Universe, who is the Self in me, and the Self in all Beings. gururādiranādiśca guruḥ paramadaivatam | guroḥ parataraṃ nāsti tasmai śrīgurave namaḥ ‖ 13 ‖ 13. Salutations are to that guru who is the beginning and the beginning-less, who is the highest Deity and to whom there is none superior. tvameva mātā ca pitā tvameva tvameva bandhuśca sakhā tvameva | tvameva vidyā draviṇaṃ tvameva tvameva sarvaṃ mama deva deva ‖ 15 ‖ 15. O God of all Gods, you alone are my mother, father, kinsman, friend, the knowledge and wealth. You are everything to me.

English translation of the beautiful Totakastakam (a rhyme of 8 verses) written as a hymn of praise by Giri, a disciple of our saint and sage Adi Shankarachariya: Oh thou the knower of all the milk Ocean of scriptures. The expounder of the topics of the great Upanishadic treasure trove. On thy faultless feet I meditate in my heart. Be thou my refuge oh Master Shankara. Oh the Ocean of Compassion. Save me whose heart is tormented by the misery of the sea of birth. Make me understand the truths of all the schools of Philosophy. Be thou my refuge oh Master Shankara. By thee the masses have been made happy. Oh thou who hast a noble intellect, skilled in the enquiry of Self-knowledge. Enable me to understand the wisdom relating to God and the soul. Be thou my refuge oh Master Shankara. Knowing that thou art verily the Supreme Lord, there arises overwhelming bliss in my heart. Protect me from the vast ocean of delusion. Be thou my refuge oh Master Shakara. Desire for the insight into unity through thee will spring only when virtuous deeds are performed in abundance, and in various directions. Protect this extremely helpless person. be my refuge oh Master Shankara. Oh teacher! For saving the world the great assume various forms and wander in disguise. Of them, thou shinest like the sun. Be thou my refuge Master Shankara. Oh the best of teachers! The supreme Lord having the bull as a banner. None of the wise is equal to thee! Thou who art compassionate to those who have taken refuge. The treasure trove of Truth. Be thou my refuge oh Master Shankara. Not even a single branch of knowledge has been understood by me correctly. Not even the least wealth do I possess, Oh teacher, bestow on me quickly thy natural grace. Be thou my refuge oh Master Shankara!

English translation of "some" of the selected verses: Victory and victory to you, Oh darling daughter of the mountain, Who makes the whole earth happy, Who rejoices with this universe, Who is the daughter of Nanda, Who resides on the peak of Vindhyas, Who plays with Lord Vishnu, Who has glittering mien, Who is praised by other goddesses, Who is the consort of the lord with the blue neck, Who has several families, Who does good to her family, Who has captivating braided hair, Who is the daughter of a mountain, And who is the slayer of Mahishasura. Victory and victory to you, Oh darling daughter of the mountain, Oh mother of the entire world, Who loves to live in the forests of Kadambha trees, Who enjoys to smile, Who lives in the top peak of the great Himalayas, Who is sweeter than honey, Who keeps the treasures of Madhu and Kaidabha, Who is the slayer of Kaidabha, Who enjoys her dancing, Who has captivating braided hair, Who is the daughter of a mountain, And who is the slayer of Mahishasura. Victory and victory to you, Oh darling daughter of the mountain, Oh Goddess who forgives and gives refuge, To the heroic soldiers of the enemy rank, Whose wives come seeking refuge for them, Oh Goddess who is armed with trident, Ready to throw on the heads of those, Who cause great pain to the three worlds, Oh Goddess who shines like the hot sun, And who is aroused by the sound of Dhumi Dhumi, Produced by the beating of drums by the devas, Oh Goddess who has captivating braided hair, Who is the daughter of a mountain, And who is the slayer of Mahishasura. Victory and victory to you, Oh darling daughter of the mountain, Oh Goddess whose victory is sung, By the whole universe, Which is interested in singing her victory, Oh Goddess who attracts the attention of Lord Siva, By the twinkling sound made by her anklets, While she is engaged in dancing, Oh Goddess who gets delighted, By the dance and drama by versatile actors, Even while she is half of Lord Siva's body, Oh Goddess who has captivating braided hair, Who is the daughter of a mountain, And who is the slayer of Mahishasura. Victory and victory to you, Oh darling daughter of the mountain, Oh Goddess of the people with the good mind, Who is greatly gracious to such people, Oh Goddess who appears very pretty to the good minded, Oh Goddess with the moon-like face, Who is as cool as the moon to those in the dark, Oh Goddess whose face shines in the moonlight, Oh Goddess whose very pretty, flower like eyes attracts the bees, Oh Goddess, who attracts devotees, like a flower attracts the bees, Oh Goddess who attracts her Lord like a bee, Oh Goddess who has captivating braided hair, Who is the daughter of a mountain, And who is the slayer of Mahishasura.

English translation of the sacred Ashta Lakshmi stotram: 1. Victory and victory to Adhi Lakshmi, Oh, darling of the killer of Madhu, Who is worshipped by all good people, Who is pretty and sister of the moon,, Who looks as if she is made of gold, Who is saluted by all groups of sages, Who grants salvation, Who talks sweet words, Who is praised by Vedas, Who lives on the Lotus flower, Who is worshipped by all devas, Who showers good qualities on people, And who is the personification of peace, Please protect me always. 2.Victory and victory to Danyalakshmi (the Lakshmi of the grains) Oh darling of the killer of Madhu, Who destroys bad effects of kali yuga, Who is most desirable god, Who is personification of Vedas, Who is pervaded by the Vedas, Who arose out of milk, Who is the form of all that is good, Who lives in the sacred chants, Who lives on the lotus flower, And whose feet is worshipped by devas, Please protect me always. 3.Victory and victory to Dairyalakshmi, (Lakshmi of courage) Oh, darling of the killer of Madhu, Who is described by victorious and blessed, Who is the shakthi which came out of Vishnu, Who is the daughter of sage Bhargava, Whose form is that of sacred chants, Who is pervaded by sacred chants, Who is worshipped by all devas, Who gives results fast, Who improves knowledge, Who is worshipped by shastras, Who destroys fear , Who gives redemption from sins, And whose feet is worshipped by holy people, Who lives on the lotus flower,Please protect me always. 4. Victory and victory to Gajalakshmi, (Lakshmi of the elephants) Oh darling of the killer of Madhu, Victory and victory to you , Who removes bad fate, Who is desirable God, Who is the personification of shastras, Which bless one with all that is asked, Who is surrounded by an army of elephants, Chariots, horses and cavalry, Who is worshipped and served by, Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma, And whose feet provides relief from suffering, Please protect me always. 5. Victory and victory to Santhanalakshmi (Lakshmi of progeny) Oh, darling of the killer of Madhu, Who rides on the bird, Who is an enchantress, Who is the consort of he who holds the chakra, Who pacifies emotions, Who is pervaded by knowledge,Who is ocean of good qualities, Who has her mind in the good of all the world, Who is worshipped by the music of seven swaras, And who is worshipped by all devas, asuras, Sages and all humans, Please protect me always. 6. Victory and victory to Vijayalakshmi, (Lakshmi of victory) The darling of the killer of Madhu, Victory to she who sits on the lotus, Who blesses us with salvation, Who spreads our knowledge, Who is pervaded with music, Who is coated with the saffron powder, Which is daily used to worship her, Who is worshipped by playing of musical instruments, And who was pleased by the prayer, Of the golden rain by the great Sankara, Please protect me always. 7. Victory and victory to Vidhyalakshmi, (Lakshmi of knowledge) Oh, darling of the killer of Madhu, Who is the pleased goddess of devas, Who is he goddess of Bharatha,Who is the daughter of sage Bhargava, Who removes all sorrows, Who is fully ornamented by precious stones, Who wears several gem studded ornaments, Whose ear is decorated, Who is the abode of peace, Who has a smiling face, Who blesses us with nine types of wealth, Who steals away bad effects of kali, And whose hands blesses us, For fulfilment of our wish, Please protect me always. 8.Victory and victory to Danalakshmi, (Lakshmi of wealth) Hey, darling of the killer of Madhu, Who is fully complete with Dimidimi sounds of the drum, And the majestic sound of conch, Gumguma, ghummkuma , gunguma, Who is worshipped by Vedas and puranas, And who shows the path of religious discipline, Please protect me always.