Devi Mandir

Temple of Divine Mother

Nothing but the Guru

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
 

Shree Maa’s Vegetable Noodle Soup

Shree Maa’s savory vegetable noodle soup warms the body and soul on cold, rainy, and wintery days!

Shree Maa makes this soup as a lunch entree, and it is particularly filling when accompanied with a favorite sandwich, bread, or even a tossed green salad. Enjoy this is perfect, hearty soup with a wonderful flavor! …read more

Shiva Puja and Advanced Yajna Class, February 2014

Prepare yourself for Maha Shivaratri by watching our free online class: Shiva Puja and Advanced Yajna!

Swamiji will show us the path to Lord Shiva’s infinite compassion as he walks us through the methodology of the puja, from a beginners practice all the way to the advanced. He also teaches, step by step, how to do the yajna (fire ceremony).

You won’t want to miss this one! …read more
 

Astrology Chapter 6: Attract the Divine Qualities of the Moon

The position of the Moon is the next most influential aspect of the astrological chart, second only to the Sun.

Learn the five divine qualities, or tendencies, of individuals born with a strong Moon in their astrological chart. Put into practice a special mantra to the Moon to attract these divine qualities! …read more

Sadhana Pancakam

There are many beautiful ancient Vedic texts and Stotrams, but there is one text that is so extraordinarily simple and straightforward that it is highly effective for all spiritual aspirants in today’s modern, busy age. It is the Sadhana Pancakam, written by Shankar Acharaya in 700 AD.

The five short verses offer forty straightforward guidelines, or dharmic actions, designed to free us from bondage and cause our divinity to blossom. …read more
 

Shree Maa’s Yoga Sequence: Asanas 1 – 10

Including Asanas 7 -10!

Obtain excellent health, strengthen your body, and open your heart with Shree Maa’s Yoga Sequence, now updated with three new asanas.

Included are instructions on how to do the poses as well as their physical and spiritual benefits.

Study the material, practice the poses, and stay tuned to the website. You will become a master at Shree Maa’s Yoga in no time at all!…read more

The Marriage Vows Between Lord Shiva and Parvati Devi

Our lives are filled with relationships, but very few take the necessary steps to seriously commit the totality of themselves to another. Yet, successful relationships require this!

These beautiful vows between Lord Shiva and Parvati Devi will enchant all of you who are seeking a Divine Communion – either with a spouse or a significant other. …read more

Potato Bitter Melon Dish

Shree Maa cooks bitter melon as a vegetable dish, but it can also be juiced. Bitter Melon has numerous health benefits. It can treat anything from a simple stomach ache to cancer and diabetes. It also protects the heart from any irregularities and keeps arteries from clogging.

The health benefits in bitter melon far outweigh the bitter taste. Give this wonderful recipe a try and be on the road to better health! …read more

Astrology Chapter 5: The Glory of the Sun

In astrology, the Sun, also called Surya or Ravi, is known as the Supreme Deity and Supreme Consciousness.

In this Chapter, we review the divine qualities of the Sun, how it contrasts to Shani (Saturn), and how the placement of the Sun in the birth chart impacts our nature.

The Sun has several divine virtues. …read more

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