Devi Mandir

Temple of Divine Mother

Narayana Shabad

This poem in praise of Lord Narayana drips with the nectar of devotion. As spiritual aspirants, we find refuge in the name of our beloved.

May we all remember the names of the Gods and come closer to them through the Guru! … read more

Astrology Chapter 10 – Shukra (Venus), The Emblem of Love

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

Swami Ram Kripaluji’s Kohlrabi

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
 

I Surrender My Life To Thee

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

Enlightenment: A Special Dialog with Swamiji

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

Silence

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

Paths to Self Realization

Sri Ramakrishna, the Parama Guru of our lineage, proclaimed, “Jatho Math, Tatho Path.” This means that, as many as there are individuals proceeding, so many are the paths to God.

Now, for the first time in one article, our Swamiji summarizes a variety of different paths to attain God, which is sure to inspire you further.…read more

Chandi Path Phal Shruti – The Fruits of the Chandi

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
 

In Honor of Shree Maa on Mother’s Day

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

If You Believe

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
 

Shree Maa’s Indispensable Wisdom on How to Defeat the Asuras!

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