Temple of Divine Mother
Shukra (Venus) is the planet of the subtle body. He blesses us with the fruits of our labor, has authority over all attributes and talents, and is the cause of love, attachment, and affection. It is no wonder that Shukra is revered in the material world.
Worshiping Shukra brings love, harmony, …read more
Brihaspati, or Jupiter, is one of the most auspicious and beneficial planets.
He is the form of the Guru and the form of Lord Shiva. He bestows the highest wisdom and holds the key to liberation. Learn to enhance your wisdom through worship of … read more
Everyone take notice! Shree Maa has a new cooking partner — it’s Swami Ram Kripaluji who has entered Her kitchen!
On his last visit, Swami Ram Kripaluji asked Shree Maa if he could make a vegetable for Her, kohlrabi. The day and time had come and Swamiji was all smiles as he entered Her kitchen. A great festival of joy suddenly took place — such a fun time they had that …read more
It is impossible to capture the beauty of pure devotion in words, but this heartfelt poem, I Surrender My Life To Thee, written by Swarupananda, moves us all to a place of deep surrender to the Guru.
Experience his passion for Shree Maa and fall in Love all over again! … read more
Reading about the lives of saints and sages, we learn about the exalted states they reached through their devotion and wisdom. They are said to have experienced the highest realization, with absolute conviction that they too were embodiments of God.
What is this state called enlightenment? How do we attain it? We talked to Swamiji to find out the …read more
As we continue to practice and broaden our sadhana, we cultivate a deep and personal relationship with God. Cultivating this relationship, and our discipline, allows us to move deeper inside to hear the silence between the mantras, between the breaths.
In this heartfelt poem, written by Vivekananda Saraswati, we are brought to contemplate the wonder of this silence, of this deep relationship with God! …read more
There are numerous benefits of chanting the Chandi Path, from experiencing divine peace and the alleviation of fears, to the attainment of perfection and liberation.
The benefit of Chandi recitation escalates with sincerity, the intensity of devotion, and the number of repetitions.
The Chandi Path Phal Shruti, from the Varahi Tantra, describes this in more detail: … read more
Enjoy this awesome photo gallery of our Mother’s Day puja to Shree Maa. This event was so mesmerizing that it left everyone in a heightened state of devotion.
Words cannot describe how our offerings were so sweetly accepted by Mother. When we were done, Shree Maa looked down at Her feet and said, “How Cute!” …read more
One of the most important qualities of a devotee is faith. This poem, written by Julia Doughty, expresses the grace and importance of faith with elegant simplicity.
The accompanying music and video quaintly supplement the poem as they all culminate into one holistic work of art!…read more
Are you tired of battling the negative tendencies in your life? You know, the ones that keep repeating themselves over and over — like aggressiveness, fear, pride, shame.
Don’t let negativity get you down! Overcome these tendencies by applying Shree Maa’s indispensable wisdom on how to defeat the asuras (demons). …read more
A strong memory, excellent communications skills, and a joyful, childlike nature are the special characteristics of one whose astrological chart has Mercury (Budha) in a position of strength.
Recapture these special qualities – learn Budha’s Mantra.…read more
Now, for the first time, Swamiji describes the nine forms of the Goddess, how She manifests in our spiritual life, and the worship which brings the attainment of perfection in all endeavors!
These nine forms of Durga describe the different aspects of the Goddess and by chanting the …read more
Learn how to obtain strength and courage through the worship of Mangal (Mars) in Astrology Chapter 7.
While the Sun creates and the Moon dwells within, Mangal is the great protector, defending against both internal and external enemies. …read more
For the spiritual aspirant, the Guru is a shining light, the great guide on the spiritual path. It is through love and devotion to the Guru that the disciple reaches and cultivates a relationship with the divine.
This poem, written by Chandana Saraswati, is a wonderful example of such love.
May we all be blessed to keep the Guru in our minds, their mantras on our lips, and their love in our hearts! …read more
Shree Maa’s savory vegetable noodle soup warms the body and soul on cold, rainy, and wintery days!
Shree Maa makes this soup as a lunch entree, and it is particularly filling when accompanied with a favorite sandwich, bread, or even a tossed green salad. Enjoy this is perfect, hearty soup with a wonderful flavor! …read more
