On the special occassion of Magha Shukla Chaturthi (the fourth lunar phase of the waxing Moon cycle in the lunar month of Magha), Swamiji will be offering an empowerment for the Ganesha Mula Mantra. This special day is celebrated in some traditions as the birthday of Lord Ganesha.
Teachings and instructions will be given for the practice, along with ceremonies for empowerment of the mantra for people to use in their practice. The mantra will be empowered through the process of Yantra Pujam and Nyasas which Swamiji will guide people to perform at home. It should be noted that this empowerment does not require special disciplines or restrictions. It is not the same as diksha, which requires years of preparation to receive. This empowerment will energize people's practice to the extent theyy are capable of receiving. It will not cause major disturbances to their career or family life, and the practice can be used to help attain spiritual wisdom and experience while also helping improve our relationships and career. Jai Ganesha! |
The Ganesha Mula Mantra is said to help remove obstacles , to bring wisdom and success. It is used by students to aid in the mastery of intellectual or spiritual study. Ganesha help to bring awareness up out of the chakras below the base of the spine to the Muladhara. He help prepare us to connect with other Deities who relate to the higher chakras. According to the Ganesha Upanishat, the Ganesha mantra can help fulfill our desire and bring about knowledge of the Absolute and the final liberation. It is suitable for seekers at all levels of practice as it prepares us for whatever advancement is next in our path.
About the Live Sessions |
Cost |
- Online Ganapati Mantra Empowerment Jan. 24th, 2023
- Magha Shukla Chaturthi Day - Live Zoom sessions will be held from: - Introduction and instruction for the practice from 10 am - 12 pm - Empowerment Ceremonies from 3 pm - 6 pm |
Cost $350 for individuals (families may be eligible for a reduced rate)
*If cost is a concern, please contact us to see if you may be eligible for a volunteer/seva exchange for a reduced cost for participating in the empowerment - please email [email protected] - also the amount to contribute may vary if you would like to participate from a foreign country. Contribution should be proportionate to your country's median income. Contact us to inquire about the right amount to contribute if particpating from foriegn countries where the median income is significantly less than in the US.) |