Devi Mandir

Temple of Divine Mother

Sam Gacchadvam

The Sam Gacchadvam mantra can be found in the Advanced Shiva Puja text.  In the past, Shree Maa has asked us to chant this mantra as part of a sankalpa […]

Learn Key Sanskrit Definitions

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The glossary to the Kashyapa Sutras in Swamiji’s book, The Guru and The Goddess contains a broad and inspiring collection of Sanskrit words. These words and their meanings are helpful aids for any sincere student of yoga, philosophy, and Sanatana Dharma.

Fasting

During special holy festivals, such as Navaratri and Shivaratri, devotees at the Devi Mandir fast. This article explains different ways to fast, or otherwise limit our intake of food.

We advise that, if you choose to fast, do so to the limits of your capability and desires. And, as always, one should take one’s health into consideration and check with a physician if appropriate. …read more
 

Pranayama and Chanting

Pranayama Question: Could Shree Maa/Swamiji suggest any exercises, breathing exercises, mantras to aide with some of the unusual symptoms of awakening? Swamiji Says: Deep, rhythmic pranayam according to the 1-4-2 […]

Family Wealth Presentation

Family Wealth shows us how to calculate the wealth of a family, how to prioritize the allocations of that wealth, and how to insure the equitable distribution for subsequent generations to understand the true value of Wealth. This is an especially valuable tool in the worship of Mother Lakshmi.

 

Asana

Topics covered in this Question and Answer session with Swamiji:

  • Sitting with a straight spine
  • Swastika Asana and Siddhasana
  • Proper asana
  • Sadhana on a bed
  • Different kinds of asanas
  • Performing sadhana on a bed

Hinduism

Converting to Hinduism Question: What is the process for conversion to Hinduism? Swamiji Says: Eliminate all conflict from your life, always engage in truthful and pure behavior; love wisdom, respect […]

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How to Recognize a True Sadhu

There are many people in this world who claim to be sadhus and saints. In this dark time, how are we to recognize the true teachers from the fakes? When […]

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New Book Available in Print! Secret Bīja Mantras of the Chaṇḍī PāṭhaḥBījamantrātmaka Tantra DurgāSaptaśatyā Guhyabījanāmāvalī The Samasti Chandi Tantra Bijamantratmaka series of books contain all of the mantras of the […]

Shiva Worship Questions

Advanced Shiva Puja: Bahya Matrka Nyasa Question: In the Advanced Shiva Puja, when one is doing the bahya matrika nyasa “backwards”, should all the actions be in reverse, i.e., om […]

Shakti Pithas

~~OM~~ When Sati, the wife of Shiva, sacrificed herself at the Yajna performed by her father Daksha, a very distraught Shiva started dancing with her body. He was dancing the […]

Story of Daksha’s Yajna

~~OM~~ Daksha decided he would have a Yajna. Remember he was going to have the Yajna by which he would initiate the new creation. And he invited Brahma, he invited […]

Kali – Understanding the Divine Mother

From Swami Satyananda Saraswati’s introduction to Kali Puja ‘Kal’ means Darkness; Kali takes away that Darkness. She takes away the darkness from every individual who strives in the path of […]

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