ARCHANA - MA CENTER LA
ABOUT ARCHANA
The Sanskrit text Amma feels is beneficial to recite on a regular basis is the Sri Lalitha Sahasranama (Archana). These 1000 verses personify and honor the Divine Mother – the sacred feminine principle that guides, nourishes and protects us all.
The 108 Names of Amma and Sri Lalitha Sahasranama are universal and may be recited by anyone.
To have the greatest effect, say the names with sincerity and devotion. Some people find it helpful to touch the center of the chest each time a verse is spoken, visualize beautiful flowers representing divine love opening within us, and extend the hand, offering the flowers of our heart at the Divine Mother’s feet.
Learning the entire 1000 Names may seem daunting. By dividing the task into small segments, you will succeed. Amma assures us that even if our pronunciation is halting, we will derive great benefits. Try your best to recite them with an open heart, while envisioning the Divine. To help you chant, you can purchase a CD and an Archana book with English translation and phonetic transliteration.
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WE ARE CURRENTLY CHANTING DAILY FROM HOMES USING ZOOM.
MA CENTER LA - ARCHANA - 1000 NAMES OF THE DIVINE MOTHER
NOTE: Download the words for the chants to your cell phone with the free Amma app
WEEKDAY ARCHANA CHANTING AT 7:00 PM
Evening chants: 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Weekday Evening chanting Schedule: 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE
7:00 PM - Amma's 108 Lokaha (peace prayer)
7:10 PM - Amma's 108 names
7:20 - Archana 1000 Names of the Divine Mother
8:05 - Trayambakam 18 times
8:10 - Closing prayers
WEEKEND CHANTING
Saturday - 9:00 am
Sunday 10 AM & 7:00 PM
*EXCEPTION: Saturday's - Archana is part of Satsang starting @ 5 pm
If you would like to get notifications about Archana - Download and Install Telegram CLICK HERE
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LAKHSARCHANA - MA CENTER LA LAUNCHED THIS EVENT IN NOV 2017 (CUURENTLY ON HOLD)
The MA Center LA launched a new special event on November 4th, 2017, called the “Laksharchana” or chanting the Names of the Divine Mother (Lalita Sahasranama) 100,000 times in dedication to Amma.
In Sanskrit Laksham means one lakh or 100,000 (Lakhsarchana is considered very sacred and very powerful) and the first event was a success, with over 40 people attending from multiple SoCal cities to chant the archana back-to-back 5 times in one sitting.
The event lasted from 9 AM to 2 PM, after which people had lunch. Stretching was done in between chanting and delicious chai was served. People attended from as far as San Diego. Everyone was very enthusiastic.
SIGNIGICANCE OF CHANTING ARCHANA ON THURSDAY
Every Thursday we chant the Archana (1000 Names of the Divine Mother) from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm.
Thursday is the traditional day to honor and show reverence to our teachers, do spiritual practices, and visit temples.
We are currently chanting from USING ZOOM.
Please do not come to the Center
Please do not come to the Center
WEEKDAY ARCHANA
Evening chants: 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Weekday Evening chanting Schedule: 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE
7:00 PM - Amma's 108 Lokaha (peace prayer)
7:10 PM - Amma's 108 names
7:20 - Archana 1000 Names of the Divine Mother
8:05 - Trayambakam 18 times
8:10 - Closing prayers
WEEKEND ARCHANA
Saturday - 9:00 am
Sunday 10 AM & 7:00 PM
*EXCEPTION: Saturday's EVENING - Archana is part of Satsang starting @ 5 pm
If you would like to get notifications about Archana - Download and Install Telegram CLICK HERE
If you already have Telegram......You can get Daily Archana notifications HERE.
Please bring your Archana Book - Sri Lalitha Sahasranama
Community Laksharchana via YouTube (From San Ramon Ashram)
Sunday Mornings @8:30 am
Laksarchana Starts at 8:30 am Pacific Time
Inviting all to join this special community group Laksharchana (chanting of a mantra 100,000 times) dedicated for World Peace. The Archana will be led by either Swamiji or community members.
Inviting all to join this special community group Laksharchana (chanting of a mantra 100,000 times) dedicated for World Peace. The Archana will be led by either Swamiji or community members.
'Archana' means chanting and glorifying the divine name. 'Lak' means 100,000. 'Laksharchana' is the practice of repeating the name of the divine in the form of a mantra as a group. The number of repetitions depends on the number of participants. This is a powerful spiritual practice that has multifold benefits.
We will chant the Sri Lalita Sahasranama (1000 names of the Divine Mother) once, and end with the chanting of the peace mantra, 'Om Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu'.
Join us in this special practice live on YouTube at the following link below:
Stream Link: click here