Kali Meditation Book III Chamunda Sadhana: Daily Practices for the Oldest Form of Ma Kali as Worshipped in the Kathmandu Valley

by Yamajit

Ma Chamunda is the oldest form of the goddess Kali. Skeletal in appearance, frightening to many, yet she exists as the Divine Tantric Mother who teaches us, protects us, guides us, and nurtures us. She is the force that brings us into existence at birth and calls us home when our time has come. She is worshipped in both Northern and Southern India, and especially in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. This volume is dedicated to Chamunda the Mother in her many forms. It presents her stories, her symbolism, and several practices for her devotion. It is the product of more than ten years of research, devotion, pilgrimage, and direct teaching. This book includes practices from traditional yoga, meditations from some of the earliest Tantric scriptures, methods of puja (devotional practice), and practical applications for all aspects of one's life. The practices contained in this volume are suitable for seekers of all ages and backgrounds, for beginners and experts alike, for the solitary devotee, and groups both large and small. The author, Yamajit (John C. Hollensbe-Mayer B.S., MA, YTT200) is a professional educator living in Denver, Colorado. He holds degrees in Biology and Archetypal Psychology and has presented classes in different aspects of spirituality and public rituals for over thirty years. He was called to the devotion of the Divine Mother in the form of Ma Kali in 2001 and has traveled throughout India and Nepal visiting many of her holy places, both as a pilgrim and volunteer teacher. Yamajit founded Chamunda Mandir, a small temple in Denver, Colorado dedicated to Ma Kali in 2009 (Now called Tridevi Chamunda Mandir), and holds regular pujas, meditations, healings, and classes. Readers with questions and those interested in participating in temple events are welcome to contact the author at aumcdevi@gmail.com. The temple YouTube channel is Tridevi Chamunda Mandir with Yamajit and there are recordings of Pujas, Meditation’s, and Satsangs (classes) accessible to all, including demonstrations of the practices described in this book.

305 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 19, 2020