In this class Swamiji completes his translation of the Shiva Sahasranam, with names 701 to 1008. He answers questions on the meaning of names as well as on the true meaning of renunciation.

In this class Swamiji translates and explains the mantras for concluding the Homa. This includes the Sarvato Bhadramandala Devata Homa and Purnahuti. Swamiji also joyful translates the Shiva Arati.

In this class Swamiji begins the translation and explanation of the Shiva Sahasranam, the Thousand Names of Lord Shiva. He also gives an in-depth explanation of the meaning of several names in response to questions from devotees.

In this class Swamiji continues his translation of the Shiva Sahasranam, the Thousand Names of Shiva. This class goes from name 301 to 700. Swamiji also explains the reason for chanting a Sahasranam rather than simply chanting one mantra a 1000 times.

In this class Swamiji finishes the recitation of the Shiva Puja with Shiva’s Arati, the Pranam Mantras,and the Stotrams in the Appendix. Specifically, this video includes Shiva Arati, Purusha Suktam, Rudrashtakam, Lingashtakam, Shiva Panchakshara Stotram, Bhava Sagara, Kaupina Panchakam and Shiva Chalisa.

Swamiji translates and explains the Shiva Sankalpa Stotram, which is full of wisdom and inspiration. He also answers devotee’s questions, including a full explanation of when to do normal and Manasic (mental) Pujas.

In this class Swamiji begins by describing the Shiva Dhyanam, the blissful meditation on the form of Shiva. These verses describe the divine qualities of Shiva and help us to absorb our mind in him.

In this class Shree Maa and Swamiji perform the Advanced Shiva Puja. They start the puja at the beginning of the book and proceed up until the Yajna Paddhoti. To view some awesome pictures of this sacred puja, please visit http://www.shreemaa.org/shiva-puja-2014-photo-gallery/ We recommend watching HD video at http://vimeo.com/89590108. Session Nineteen will continue with the Yajna Paddhoti and cover the rest of the book.

In this class, Swamiji explains the establishment of the Vishasharghya (conch shell offering) and the practices of Bhuta Shuddhi (purification of the elements) and Bhutapsarana (dispersion of inimical energies). Bhuta Shuddhi involves the reciting of the bija mantras of the chakras. Swamiji explains many subtleties about this practice and answers questions from devotees.

Swamiji explains the process of Neti, washing the sinuses, and Pranayama, control of the breath. He also teaches the practices of establishing the letters of the Sanskrit alphabet in the different parts of the body, as well as the worship of the Divine Mother’s body. This class is filled with great wisdom.

Swamiji describes the system of worship for establishing life in the Kalasha, the Sacred Pot. By this system we learn to establish divinity everywhere. He also answers many questions related to the practice.