Welcome to the Devi Mandir
Experience the Living Tradition of the Divine Mother
Meditation, mantra, worship, service, and wisdom — shared freely in the lineage of Sri Ramakrishna.
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The Meaning and Method of Worship
In this class Swami Satyananda Saraswati explains the essence and inner meanings of puja. He explores…
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Durga
(Sanskrit: दुर्गा, durgā) Durgam means confusion, and Durga is She Who Removes All Confusion. Durga takes…
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Union of Purush and Prakriti
Purush is the holder of energy, while Prakriti is Shakti – the dynamic force through which…
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The Seven Levels of Meaning of Sanskrit
In the Vedic context, Sanskrit is considered the language of the gods (देववाणी, Devavāṇī) because it…
Spiritual Conversations
Classes
Shree Maa’s Singing
Devotional songs and chanting sung by Shree Maa, offered freely to all.
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Meet Shree Maa
Born into an extraordinary Bengali family descended from the poet Ramprasad Sen, Shree Maa has devoted her life to continuous worship and inspires seekers across the world.
Read her story
Meet Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Born and educated in America, Swamiji left a corporate career to study with masters across India, translating and teaching the great Sanskrit scriptures.
Read his storyBy the Numbers
Testimonials
The sadhu stories are a treasure — as delightful as the fairy tales of my childhood, and full of lessons I truly needed.
The Devi Mandir family is always giving and never taking — an example worth emulating in every part of life.
I practice these teachings every day, doing puja and path. You are my Gurus and my inspiration in life. Thank you.
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Sadhus of Our Tradition
A dedicated page for the sadhus of our tradition is on its way.