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Shree Maa on Trailinga Swami (Part 4)

Part 4. This is the story of the life of Trailinga Swami, an Indian Saint who did tremendous sadhana for over 250 years and attained to the heights of spiritual knowledge. Even during his life, many realized him to be an incarnation of Shiva. Shree Maa has had an intuitive sense of him for many years of her life, and would like to share this life with all of us as a source of inspiration for perseverance in our sadhana.

Shree Maa on Trailinga Swami (Part 3)

Part 3. This is the story of the life of Trailinga Swami, an Indian Saint who did tremendous sadhana for over 250 years and attained to the heights of spiritual knowledge. Even during his life, many realized him to be an incarnation of Shiva. Shree Maa has had an intuitive sense of him for many years of her life, and would like to share this life with all of us as a source of inspiration for perseverance in our sadhana.

Shree Maa on Trailinga Swami (Part 2)

Part 2. This is the story of the life of Trailinga Swami, an Indian Saint who did tremendous sadhana for over 250 years and attained to the heights of spiritual knowledge. Even during his life, many realized him to be an incarnation of Shiva. Shree Maa has had an intuitive sense of him for many years of her life, and would like to share this life with all of us as a source of inspiration for perseverance in our sadhana.

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Who is the Guru

Guru: The syllable Gu means darkness, Ru means light. The Supreme Divinity which destroys ignorance is verily the Guru, without a doubt.

The Guru is Brahma, the Guru is Vishnu, the Guru is Lord Mahesvara. The Guru is actually the Supreme Divinity, and all other expressions are links in the chain which bring us close to that realization.…read more
 

Gurur Brahma

“The Guru is Brahma, the Guru is Vishnu, the Guru is Lord Shiva, Maheswara” has many interpretations and many levels of meaning.

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Inspiring Quotes Archive

~~OM~~ June 12 – June 18 Become so firm in your faith that you will never swerve from your ideal. – from Gems of Wisdom   Ramakrishna: You may discriminate a thousand times, yet the I who is the thinker does not leave. For devotees to regard me with devotion is a very good thing. To […]

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Shree Maa’s Ashram is as big as your heart. Together with Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Shree Maa teaches the meaning and method of worship. Through the tantric traditions of prayer and meditation, Shree Maa and Swamiji teach that every home is a temple devoted to God. Shree Maa’s Ashram is home to a world of seekers devoted to the goal of self-realization.

The Guru is an example of inspired leadership and faultless karma. Wherever there is perfect union with God, perfect teaching, and perfect understanding, the Guru is present. Worship is karma performed with respectful attention, sincerity, and devotion.

Wisdom flows from the Guru to the student. The student learns to worship by learning to pay attention to the teachings of the Guru. Respect to the Guru is offered through paying attention. The student offers the highest respect when the student emulates the teachings of the Guru. Becoming one with the object of respect is the highest respect that anyone can offer. Therefore, the goal of the student is to follow the Guru’s example so closely that one cannot tell who the Guru is and who is the disciple.

The practice of concentrating attention is called meditation. The student new to the practice of meditation begins to understand that concentrating the attention is an all-inclusive process of daily living. Loving, being respectful, worshiping, serving, and paying attention increase the efficiency of our lives.

Events and Festivals

Panchang 2011-2012: At Devi Mandir we follow the traditional sacred calendar called the Panchang, which gives the dates for the holy days and festivals through out the year. The Panchang is the Hindu lunar calendar. The Hindu Panchang for 2011-2012 is available for download: Panchang Please use the Panchang to find the western dates for […]

Testimonials

So many lives have been touched by Shree Maa and Swamiji. The following represents a small selection of testimonials from seekers around the world who have offered their stories and expressions of thanks to Shree Maa, Swamiji, and the Devi Mandir.

Shree Maa on Trailinga Swami (Part I)

Part 1. This is the story of the life of Trailinga Swami, an Indian Saint who did tremendous sadhana for over 250 years and attained to the heights of spiritual knowledge. Even during his life, many realized him to be an incarnation of Shiva. Shree Maa has had an intuitive sense of him for many years of her life, and would like to share this life with all of us as a source of inspiration for perseverance in our sadhana.

Prayers, Remedies, and Practices

Topics covered in this Question and Answer session with Swamiji:

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  • Discernment
  • Bad dreams
  • Customs for a child’s teeth falling out
  • Mantras for honoring deceased
  • Marjana, Anushthana, and Purascharana
  • Remedy for pain
  • Restless mind
  • Tarpan Viddhi
  • Puja for the loss of a parent
  • Singing for God
  • Puja for a deceased pet

Shree Maa tells Avadhut Stories

~~OM~~ Shree Maa gives us the message that we can learn from everybody. When Maa was a little four-year old child, She was cleaning a room and upon finishing, she threw the broom to a corner. Then She heard the voice of Sri Ramakrishna say, “Hega, you threw that broom? See how beautifully you cleaned […]

Special Offerings for the Goddess

~~OM~~ From the Shrimad Devi Bhagavatam Book Eight, Chapter Twenty-Four Every day of each month you should offer the following: MONTH OFFERING Vaishak Gur Jyaishtha Honey Ashar Butter & Honey Shravan Yogurt Bhadra Sugar Ashwin Rice Pudding Kartik Milk Agrahayan Candy or Rock Sugar Paush Cream Magh Cow’s ghee Phalgun Coconut Chaitra Food prepared with […]