Temple of Divine Mother
At times this world can seem so filled with torment.
In Laurie Susan White’s personable take on what prayer sometimes is, and what it can ultimately be, we are reminded that the trials of the world are not necessarily to be avoided, that material possessions are not the answer to those trials, and that learning to Love with God’s grace will take us further on our path to finding light in all things!…read more
The Devi Mandir was packed with people on Sunday, May 10th to honor our beautiful Mother Shree Maa on Mother’s Day.
It was a day to demonstrate our love for Her. It was a time to say thank you for the special attention She gives to each of us. It was a time to honor Her as the Universal Mother through puja, and …read more
Potato Chops are a fun and healthy savory snack that came right from Shree Maa’s kitchen.
This quick and easy recipe can be eaten as a snack or with a meal. They are so tasty that your kids will gobble them up like potato chips — but because they are stuffed with vegetables they are healthy too! …read more
Rahu is considered a malefic planet. He is extremely feared because he rules over the knowledge derived from the senses, the tanmatras, known as: sight, sound, smell, taste, and feeling. Having authority there, he creates insatiable desires and extreme emotions.
Worshiping Rahu lessens the delusion of materialism and puts us on the path of righteousness …read more
The scenery at the Mandir was perfectly staged for worship — the majestic rolling mountains, the earth coming alive with fresh green grass and spring flowers, the playful deer competing for food, the delightful peacocks always cawing – Maa! Maa! Maa! — indeed, everything reminded me of God.
Alongside of Shree Maa and Swamiji, …read more
Ganesh Mantra removes each and every enemy of the devotee’s life and he/she gets focus and clarity. Chanting of his mantras also removes fears and phobia. Chanting Ganesh Mantra not only gives rewards for one’s […]
In this beautiful piece of contemplative poetry, written by Dancing Ramya, we are reminded to rejoice in the knowledge that God is with us, and that any fear which we may experience is senseless with that divine presence! …read more
The irks and pains of perceived separation from the Goddess in our daily lives can be deeply troubling.
In this articulate description of the true connection that we have with the Divine Mother, Vivekananda Saraswati’s words perfectly reflect and embody the heart of a devotee longing to be with Her, only to be shown that She is everywhere! …read more
In this magnificent dialogue between devotee and God, we are brought to examine what defines a spiritual life. Though we may long for the day of God’s boon, of gifts of attainment and the blessing long awaited, why not live the life that we have always dreamed of?
Dancing Ramya reminds us that every aspect of the way we live our lives is an offering. …read more
Spiritual Business tells stories from the life of a wandering mendicant, which taught him how to organize his material life, and he was ultimately blessed with such success, that he was able to finance a series of ashrams around the world, as well as the spiritual pursuits of a number of seekers by following the rules of financial analysis and stock trading. This is a fabulous resource for anyone trying to harmonize their spiritual life with their material responsibilities.
The Devi Gita discusses the five yogasanas most suited for worship. This is a handy chart of the mantras in the original Sanskrit, the Roman transliteration and the English translation along with a pictorial representation of each asana .
If we don’t have a plan, we will, by necessity, fit into someone else’s plan.
Without a goal, there can be no path; without a path, there can be no journey; without a journey, we wander through life; and in wandering there cannot be fulfillment.…read more
Shree Maa and Swamiji always stress the importance of setting goals. By setting goals, our mind stays focused on what is most important. It also helps us to prioritize the activities required to achieve our dreams.
Accomplishing our dreams doesn’t just happen – we need to understand our values, to clearly articulate …read more
If we invest only $200 per month from the age of 22, we will have accumulated $1.2 million by the time we reach age 67.…read more
In the same way as if you invest $200 a month, you will retire as a millionaire, if you memorize two mantras a week, in one year you will know more than a hundred mantras, more than most Brahmins! In less than seven years, you will have the entire Chandi Path memorized! …read more
