Akshaya Tritaya, Day of Lasting Achievement Monday, May 13, 6-7 pm.

Akshaya Tritaya, Day of Lasting Achievement
Monday, May 13, 6-7 pm.

The meeting of Rama and Parasurama, painted by Manohar (Mewar school, 1649), Found: columbia.edu

Akshaya Tritaya or the Day of Lasting Achievement is a most important day in the Vedic calendar. Whatever is inaugurated, commenced or honored on this day will have maximum support from the laws of nature for success and longevity. This day celebrates the birth of Lord Parasurama, an incarnation of Vishnu and the birth of Annapurna Devi, the embodiment of nourishment, abundance and satisfaction.  This day also honors when Vyasa and Ganesh began to write down the story of the Mahabharata and when Lord Krishna protected Draupadi’s honor. The cosmic energies support business success, wealth and prosperity on this day.

Traditionally, observances include:
- Giving charitable donations;
- Beginning to plow fields
- Inaugurating business, educational and community endeavors
- Performing Vishnu, Kubera and Lakshmi pujas
- And purchasing gold, silver and precious jewelry.

Please join Shiva Mandir’s celebration of Akshaya Tritaya on Monday, May 13th, for a puja from 6 to 7 pm MDT. 

You are encouraged to bring a symbol of some endeavor you would like blessed (business plan, sample of a product, picture of your place of business, etc.). If you live far away, please send an email or a Shiva Mandir Facebook message of what you would like blessed in the puja by Monday morning (before noon), May 13th, shivamandir@gmail.com.

Come Celebrate Hanuman Jayanti with us Tomorrow at Shiva Mandir!

You are invited to celebrate Hanuman Jayanti on Wednesday, April 24, from 7 to 9 pm, with a puja and kirtan.

Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman. He is considered to be the greatest devotee of Lord Rama, according to Hindu mythology. Hanuman is the son of Lord Pavana, the God of Wind.
Kabir will lead the Hanuman Chalisa. 

Enjoy the beautiful music, tasty prasad and the bliss of Hanuman’s strength and devotion. Please bring a fruit or flower.

Location: Shiva Sai Mandir, 1391 S. Pennsylvania (and Arkansas), Denver, CO 80210. Questions? 303-722-3658.

Facebook Invitation: https://www.facebook.com/events/270885563048540/

Saturday, Aug. 25, 2-5 pm. THE TRUE MEANING OF THE YOGA SUTRAS with Henry Herzberger

Shiva Mandir will host a seminar on the Yoga Sutras on Saturday, August 25th from 2-5pm. The essential meanings of the sutras will be discussed in their original Sanskrit. There will be a break between each hour as to allow participants to stretch, and relax.

Maharishi Patanjali compiled the Yoga Sutras Teaching which forms the foundation of all of Yoga Philosophy and practice. All the practices of Yoga Meditation, Breathing exercises, Yoga Asanas, and Right Action are based on Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.

In this seminar we will analyze a number of key sutras of each of the Four Chapters of the Yoga Sutras. Participants will not only have a clearer idea about the field of Vedic Psychology, but also have knowledge about the practical applications of the sutras and Yoga. A number of commonly mistranslated sutras will be discussed and their true inner meaning will be revealed.

Dr. Henry Herzberger has a degree in Vedic Psychology. He is an expert in Vedic recitation and yagya. He travelled internationally as a Jyotish consultant, Vedic priest and teacher. Dr. Herzberger’s desire is to help his clients and students rise to the highest possibilities of happiness, success and spiritual development.

~Sekhmet Anna West.