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  1. JaiMaaDurga

    Vedic vs Tantric Shaktism

    Exoteric vs. esoteric- and then the further branching within Shakta tantrik thought...
  2. JaiMaaDurga

    I'm back

    Namaste and welcome back to you too FH! Of course I am looking forward to hearing all about your trip :) JAI MATA DI
  3. JaiMaaDurga

    Hey everyone LONG time no see

    Namaste and welcome back! I did not realize it had been that long, but always happy to see a familiar (icon?), and especially one close to Maa! JAI MATA DI
  4. JaiMaaDurga

    Jai Maa Durge

    Shubh Navaratri to all! Many thanks to Aupmanyav for his posts on the Navadurgas. Here is a preview (with English subtitles) of a documentary that looks interesting: Jyanto Durga JAI MATA DI
  5. JaiMaaDurga

    God's Hand in Making Choices

    Namaste FH, I do believe that Devi responds to our questions- however, it also seems to be that those times in life in which we feel compelled to ask for clarity, are those same times in which the "noise" of our own thoughts and feelings overwhelms the ability to "hear" what Devi is trying to...
  6. JaiMaaDurga

    Murtis

    Devi in the form of Bhuvaneswari is now in my puja room from them :) http://www.lotussculpture.com/Bhuvaneswari-Bronze-Statue.html ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं भुवनेश्वरी नमः JAI MATA DI
  7. JaiMaaDurga

    If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

    Namaste, I always liked this quote of Thomas Jefferson: "But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." JAI MATA DI
  8. JaiMaaDurga

    Shakta Discussion

    Namaste Starry, I first wish to express happiness that your steps toward Devi are not faltering- though I do understand and empathize with your frustration.. it must be remembered that it will be the frauds and would-be gurus that will shout the loudest and longest online for your attention...
  9. JaiMaaDurga

    Post your favourite bhajans

    Perhaps this is an aarti from a film soundtrack, but knowing the context helps bring out the sweetness in the clips- Aga Bai Arechya is a remake of the American film What Women Want.. we see the protagonist as he first is able to "hear" women's thoughts, and finds himself more joyous and free in...
  10. JaiMaaDurga

    Shakta Discussion

    Namaste, Many thanks for the replies thus far. Devi recently has been directing my attention to Her form as the 9th Mahavidya, Matangi. A well-written article about Matangi by a Westerner can be found here: http://serioussadhana.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-mahavidyas-matangi-ma.html JAI MATA DI
  11. JaiMaaDurga

    Shakta Discussion

    Namaste, Dhumavati also intimidates many by virtue of being known as the "Goddess Who Widows Herself"- but while the traditional view of the widow is unenviable to say the least, there are no more duties to perform, no expectations from society that might interfere with pursuing advancement on...
  12. JaiMaaDurga

    Shakta Discussion

    Namaste, I would like to invite discussion on the Mahavidyas; so much has been written about them, and how best to approach an understanding of their significance and meaning. What say my fellow board members- what confuses you? What intrigues you? May Devi bless us with an increase of clarity...
  13. JaiMaaDurga

    Goddess Saraswati

    Namaste Vinidra, Coincidentally, part of my work involves music production, and using a program called REAPER. REAPER allows one to customize the picture shown at start-up, and I have done so using that very same picture of Maa Saraswati :) JAI MATA DI
  14. JaiMaaDurga

    The last hidden force

    Namaste, For this Shakta it points toward Devi in Her form of Bhuvaneswari- Her aspect of "Space", and of the "Unstruck Sound" (anahata nada)... Jai Bhuvaneswari Devi! JAI MATA DI
  15. JaiMaaDurga

    Favorite verses from scripture

    Namaste, As a Shakta, the Vak (Devi) Suktam (RV 10.125). In the Devi Mahatmyam, King Suratha and the merchant Samadhi perform japa of Vak Suktam as part of worshiping Devi and are blessed by Her.
  16. JaiMaaDurga

    Devi?

    Namaste Kris, when I read this the first image that sprang to mind was that of the form of Devi known as Gajalakshmi. Here is another link which you may find interesting, in that it mentions the connection between Indra, elephants and rain/water: http://www.malakshmi.com/Gajalakshmi.html...
  17. JaiMaaDurga

    Hindu values that are unscientific should be given up, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

    Namaste, Perhaps what is being referred to by Mr Bhagawat would be those beliefs which are so easily exploited by fraudulent godmen/"astrologers"/etc. for financial gain; for example, I enjoy surfing Youtube for good videos about Devi, but so many of these are either basically commercials for...
  18. JaiMaaDurga

    Shakta Discussion

    Namaste, To my fellow Shaktas: what would you wish others could know about your devotion to Devi? JAI MATA DI
  19. JaiMaaDurga

    The largest congregation of women in the world, Attukala Pongala.

    Namaste, Here is a nice 360º virtual tour of Attukal Devi Temple JAI MATA DI
  20. JaiMaaDurga

    Shakta Discussion

    Namaste, I merely wish to say, it is good to see activity in this thread again ;) JAI MATA DI
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