Temple of Divine Mother
Divine love, longing, separation, and joy, has always been expressed through poetry.
We hope you find inspiration in this collection of poems, written by Devi Mandir devotees from around the world.
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
Imagery is a powerful tool in the writing repertoire of all poets and, when finely tuned, it will deepen a reader’s connection to the writing. When a poet is able to paint a picture in the mind of their readers, when their readers are gently but vividly guided into the world of the poet’s imagining, the poem has a more lasting effect.
This poem, written by Kantananda, is an elegant example of imagery at work. Let these simple yet powerful words bring you into that beautiful bhava! ….read more
Shree Maa’s example is a great inspiration to many devotees around the world. It comes as no surprise that many of Her devotees are compelled to write of that example and to give voice to the beautiful transformations with which She inspires.
Bask in the wonderful description of Shree Maa as expressed by Vishveshwar, a close devotee of Shree Maa and Swamiji. …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
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
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
In honor of our Gurus, this poem describes the difference between a Guru and a Teacher.
It serves as a reminder of how lucky we are – we don’t have just one Guru, but two!.…read more
Shree Maa reminds us that Vedas alone can illuminate the greatest truths. When humanity understands the Vedas, then it will become clear that we are all one universal family. …read more
On this special occasion of Mother’s Day weekend, Shree Maa has decided to share with all of Her Children a charming song called “I Love You All.”
This delightful song, written by Shree Maa Herself, expresses Her Love for each of us …read more
Every Mother knows the true meaning of Love, but when Your Mother is Shree Sanatani Maa (the Universal Divine Mother), the children experience Her love as boundless, all encompassing, and unconditional. …read more
Shree Maa is one of the world’s most beloved and treasured Saints. Her life of unconditional love, giving, and simplicity is a perfect demonstration of Her teachings. She has touched thousands of devotees from all walks of life. One such devotee has expressed appreciation of Shree Maa through writing a devotional poem. Enjoy this tribute […]
Protect the Divine Mother in your heart. May you see her as I see Her and nobody else. You take away all of my desires and my anger and my passion. I am seeing with great deep intensity, and I am keeping that sweet nectar within. Again and again I pray to the Divine Mother. […]
Oh Beautiful Mother! Oh Beautiful Mother! You always give refuge To your children in need, Oh Glorious Mother! You provide a shelter, Universal Haven To the Children of Faith. Oh Radiant Mother! Your Grace is Limitless, Oh Great Divine Goddess. To the Hungry and Lost, To the Homeless and Poor, To the Unloved and Sad, […]
With my mind full of serenity I bask in the pure desire to lose my head to the Mother Kali. She sings my name in a timeless space of anti-dimension, wreathed in the flame of love, She cuts my Heart open with Her silent perfection. Bending my head to Her feet, She laughs a wild […]
This devotional prayer, originating from Saint Francis of Assisi, outlines various attitudes and qualities which spiritual aspirants should strive to attain.
These words remind us that, in order to attract love to ourselves, we must first become lovers ourselves; in giving of ourselves completely, we find eternal life.…read more
