Temple of Divine Mother
The Navagraha Deepam (lamp) is lit in the puja room of our house to inspire positive vibrations. It brings prosperity, good health, peace of mind, and courage.
In this lamp, Lord Surya (Sanskrit: सुर्य, surya), the Sun, occupies the center place, and is surrounded by the other Grahas (plantets). Lord Surya is the source of life in our Solar System and represents the Light of Wisdom who dispels our darkness. …read more
This wonderful poem, written by Sadhana Shakti, a devotee of Shree Maa and Swamiji, touches on an important and universal subject, that we are all Divine!
Written as if the Divine Mother was speaking to each of us directly, this piece is a wonderful reminder that we all harbor the great light inside! …read more
We experience the effects of the planets in all of our actions. Sometimes, the effects of the planets do not favor the desired outcome. Mitigate planetary influences and change the course of your destiny through practicing these three steps. …read more
Have you ever wondered how to invite the Divine by making an altar in your own home? By maintaining a home or community temple for regular worship, you invite the Divine into your sacred space. This series of articles will outline the basics of how to make an altar, how to organize for puja, how […]
NEW RECIPE!
Add protein to your diet with this hearty recipe which can be made in about 10 minutes! Shree Maa makes cooking fun and easy.
This is sure to be a family favorite! Enjoy! …read more
Swami Satyananda Saraswati exemplifies all of the qualities which a disciple should strive to cultivate: love, generosity, and humility, and he empowers all who come into contact with him.
This beautifual poetic homage was inspired directly by Swamiji’s shining example. … read more
Shree Maa cooks vegetables in so many ways! This green bean recipe works very well for both large and small groups.
It is easy to prepare and the delicate combination of flavors pleases the palates of Mother’s many children. …read more
June 4 to 12, 2014 – 9 days at Devi Mandir, Napa, California. The much awaited day was finally here! A long awaited desire to be with Shree Maa at the Devi Mandir in Napa, California had been fulfilled. All three of us, Manoj, Vinayak and myself were overwhelmed with excitement and could not wait […]
Wherever you visit along the banks of the Ganga, you can’t help but notice the reverence of the people as they offer flowers and lights in clay dishes every morning.
Obtaining darshan of the Ganges River sparks our deepest sentiments and spiritual bhava. Read below as our devotee, Kantananda, expresses deep sentiments and spiritual bhava as an offering to Goddess Ganga. …read more
This delightful article about our beloved Shree Maa was recently published in the Indian newspaper Deccan Herald.
It portrays a beautiful picture of Shree Maa and Her profound, yet simple, teachings about how to experience divinity in our lives.
Read about Her life of service and Her teachings on Karma and the responsibility of the Guru.
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Shree Maa’s kitchen is often filled with aromas from a divine assortment of pakoras and sauces, and these roasted cashew pakoras with cream sauce are simply delectable.
Remember Divine Mother as you prepare this dish with peace in your mind and pure love in your heart!…read more
The Astrology scriptures have such infinitely deep wisdom that, whoever has fully disciplined conscious awareness, can understand the deepest meanings of the heart.
Those who have faith in the scriptures and who perform strict spiritual disciplines, can be privileged to have authority over this wisdom.…read more
Ancient Wisdom….
Keep this in mind the next time you are about to repeat a rumor or spread gossip:
In ancient Greece (469 – 399 BC), Socrates was widely lauded for his wisdom. One day an acquaintance ran up to him excitedly and said, “Socrates, do you know what I just heard about Diogenes?”…read more
Shree Maa shares practical and insightful wisdom on the relationships between men and women.
She explains the feminine and masculine principles, the divine characteristics of men and women, and tells a delightful story of how a housewife achieved liberation through selfless service to her husband. …read more
Human emotions can be correlated to specific sanskrit bija mantras. In the Kashyapa Sutra, we learn the secret of how to transform negative emotions into positive ones through the repetition of mantras.
Download the full list of bija mantras and practice transforming your emotions today…read more
