Devi Mandir

Temple of Divine Mother


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Saraswati Kavacham

Mantras from the Saraswati Kavacham: Full text and Roman transliteration of the Saraswati Kavacham from the Devi Bhagavatam is available for download in PDF format here: Saraswati Kavacham

The Qualities of an Ideal Human Being

One who is able to control the mind is called “manush,” a human being (Sanskrit: हलन्तष्, mānuṣ). Here is a list of qualities given by Lord Vishnu in the Shrimad Bhagavatam, which when demonstrated in all the activities in one’s life, makes one a perfect human being and paves the way to attain Godliness. Download the entire list from the […]

Shiva Kavach

A Kavach is an armor, or shield. When we chant the Shiva Kavach, we request Lord Shiva to protect us from all negativities and enemies. This presentation has both the Sanskrit and the Roman transliteration. The Shiva Kavach is available for free download here: Shiva Kavach

Siddha Kunjika Stotram

No one of the limbs of the Chaṇḍī Pāṭhaḥ is capable of conveying the entire secret of the Glory of the Goddess. But the Siddha Kuñjika Stotram is capable of granting the fruits of the Chaṇḍī once we understand it.  The Siddha Kuñjika Stotram is the Song That Gives the Key to Perfection. It is […]

Swamiji in Chintapurni Mandir, India- May 2011

~~OM~~ On our way to Dharamshala, we passed through the Kangra Valley, and read the Chandi Path at Chintapurni Mandir, The Mother who Fulfills All Desires. We also visited Bagala Mukhi, and tomorrow we will sing the Chandi in the Chamunda Mandir. This morning we are on our way to McCleod Ganj to visit the […]

Travel

Over the years we have visited many pilgrimage places around the world. Most of these yatras were for the purpose of conducting special vows of worship, pujas, homas, recitation of scriptures, and feeding people. Enclosed are descriptions of some of the places we have visited, along with what we did while we were there, and […]

Sanskrit

The language of the Gods! This is a growing collection of Sanskrit terms, vocabulary and grammar. [post-list category=sanskrit numberposts=-1 orderby=”title” order=”asc”]

Devi Prapannarti Hare Mantra

The Devi Prapannārti Mantra is Verse 3 from Chapter 11 of the Chaṇḍī Pāṭhaḥ. Shree Maa often asks us to chant this mantra daily as a prayer for peace. “Devi Prapannārti Hare” means, “Oh Goddess, you who remove the distress of all who take refuge in You.” “Devi” means Goddess. “Prapanna” refers to one who takes […]

Poem for Divine Mother by Jhumpa Mallick

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We are very happy to share this blog with devotees. Shree Maa suggested daily chanting of 3 malas of the Devi Prapannarti Hare mantra from the Chandi Path. May Mother fill our hearts with peace as we fulfill Her wish.

Oh Beautiful Mother !

Oh Beautiful Mother!
You always give refuge
To your children in need,
Oh Glorious Mother!
You provide a shelter,
Universal Haven
To the Children of Faith.
Oh Radiant Mother!
Your Grace is Limitless,
Oh Great Divine Goddess.
To the Hungry and Lost,
To the Homeless and Poor,
To the Unloved and Sad,
All they must really do
Is surrender to You!
Your love — like the ocean,
Is peaceful, deep and calm.
Your eyes — like the night sky
Shining with Sacred Light.
We find your Loving Shade
Blissful Serenity.
Universal Mother —
Liberate us for Grace.
Let us Recognize You
With Our Hearts, Minds and Souls.
And Cherish you Always

By Jhumpa Mallick

Mantra Count

With the blessings of our Gurus, we continued to make japa of the Devi Prapannarti Hare Mantra and have offered 1,228,704 mantras by December 15, 2010. Thank You!

Rites of Passage

Every individual in any religion will want to understand and perform the Rites of Passage. This article is a list of specific ceremonies, starting from marriage to funeral, which mark the various stages of life. Performing specific mantras and ceremonies …read more
 

Six Stages of Sannyas

According to Narada Purana, there are six stages of Sannyas. This article describes the six stages: Kutirchak, Bahudak, Hamsa, Paramahamsa,
Turyatita, and Avadhuta.…read more