Hanuman Puja

Swami Satyananda Saraswati continues his class on Hanuman Puja, showing us how to put together an intermediate Puja. The class begins with a discussion of Sankalpa, the spiritual resolve to perform the worship. Swamiji explains the invocations of merit as well as the worship of Ganesh and the Guru. The beautiful song in praise of the Guru, Bhava Sagara, is also explained.

This is the third session in this Hanuman Puja series. The class includes Hanuman’s Gayatri Mantra, meditation verses, and a short explanation of the essential ingredients for constructing the worship of any God or Goddess. After the verses invoking Hanuman, Swamiji begins the system for establishing the Kalasha, the pot. He also tells the story of Narad Muni cursing Vishnu and Shiva, as well as the story of Gautum Muni and the Brahmans.

In this fourth class, Swamiji explains the complete system for Kalasha Sthapana, the establishment of the pot. He reviews the meanings of the offerings of the Puja, how to establish life within the pot, and how to perform a short Puja for Shiva. Swamiji also answers many questions from devotees in relation to Prana Pratishtha.

In this podcast, Swamiji discusses the worship of Durga and Vishnu as part of the Puja for the five primary deities of Hindu Dharma. He explains the Nine Durgas and the Argala Stotram, The Praise Which Unfastens the Bolt. At the end of the class Swamiji gives a beautiful explanation of Lakshman, Sita, Ram and the other characters of the Ramayan.

This is the sixth class on Hanuman Puja where Swamiji discusses the Hanuman Chalisa and the Bajaranga Bana. Both are famous songs in praise of Hanuman. He also talks about the Pacha Pacha Vidya in relation to the Bajaranga Bana and Aparajita Stotram. The Pacha Pacha Vidyas use sounds of alliteration to move beyond intellectual meanings, and to induce an attitude of intuitive understanding.

In this class, Swamiji explains the Samkatamochan Hanuman Ashtakam, the Eight Verses in Praise of Hanuman, the Reliever of All Difficulties. The verses tell of the many feats of Hanuman in which he alleviated the difficulties of others. Swamiji also continues the discussion of Pacha Pacha Vidya from Class Six and explains how Sadhana, spiritual practice, can be used to pray for the benefit of others.

This is the eighth class in Hanuman Puja Series. In this class, Swamiji discusses the Establishment of the Flag, the emblem of victory, and the Worship of the Navagraha, the nine planets. He explains the divine aspects that each of the planets represents in our lives. Swamiji also tells the story Kakabhushundi and describes some of his own experiences in relation to expanding our worship.

In this last session, Swamiji explains Laghu Homa (beginner's homa) procedure, Hanuman Arti and closing prayers followed by answers to questions from online viewers. May Lord Hanuman's blessings be with you all!