Devi Mandir

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How Sankalpa plays a major role on festivity?

Question:- When we are doing a Sahasra Chandi or other lengthly anusthans, how important are holidays like Ekadashi, Maha Shivaratri or even Navaratri? Should we give all the importance to […]

The Paramatman

Please teach us a little about the Paramatman and its relation to the jivas. Paramatman is the absolute atman, or supreme Self, in various philosophies such as the Vedanta and […]

Happy New Year! January Sankalpa

Namaste Friends and Family, Shree Maa and Swamiji have just blessed us with a new group sankalpa to kick the New Year off on the right foot. The purpose of […]

Nitya Karma: What you should know about it!

What is Nitya karma?  what are the principle means by which it is accumulated?  Does it offset or neutralize bad karma from the past? There are four kinds of karma: […]

Download Our Christmas Songbook Free!

Enjoy this Christmas Song Book from the Devi Mandir family which includes beautiful images of Jesus, Shree Maa and Swamiji. It is sure to fill you with the love and […]

How to Overcome the Ego?

In the West, the “ego” is discussed a great deal. What is the Sanskrit equivalent, and what practices are best in the process of overcoming it? What is EGO? We […]

Types of Japa

What are the different ways to practice japa, and what effects do they have? Types of Japa-: Primarily there are three methods of performing Japa: loudly, moving the lips, and […]

Efficiency

 Shree Maa and You always emphasize on a ‘Sadhu means being efficient. How does one introduce and apply ‘efficiency’ in all aspects of life? You do something without focus and […]

What is the true meaning of Renunciation?

Swamiji answers some questions about renunciation:      Question 1: Is Renunciation a decision or step on the path, or rather a journey on the spiritual path? Because God is […]

A Personal Relationship with Your Deity

Today Swamiji answers a question about the types of relationships we can enjoy with deities: Much of post-modern Western religion focuses on a “personal relationship” with a deity. Within our […]

Questions about Malas and Japa

The rudraksha mala is one of the most familiar symbols of Hinduism. Swamiji answers some questions about malas and recitation of a mantra ( japa): 1. What is a mala? […]

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