Devi Mandir

Temple of Divine Mother

Enlightenment: A Special Dialog with Swamiji

Reading about the lives of saints and sages, we learn about the exalted states they reached through their devotion and wisdom. They are said to have experienced the highest realization, with absolute conviction that they too were embodiments of God.

What is this state called enlightenment? How do we attain it? We talked to Swamiji to find out the …read more

Silence

As we continue to practice and broaden our sadhana, we cultivate a deep and personal relationship with God. Cultivating this relationship, and our discipline, allows us to move deeper inside to hear the silence between the mantras, between the breaths.

In this heartfelt poem, written by Vivekananda Saraswati, we are brought to contemplate the wonder of this silence, of this deep relationship with God! …read more

Paths to Self Realization

Sri Ramakrishna, the Parama Guru of our lineage, proclaimed, “Jatho Math, Tatho Path.” This means that, as many as there are individuals proceeding, so many are the paths to God.

Now, for the first time in one article, our Swamiji summarizes a variety of different paths to attain God, which is sure to inspire you further.…read more

Lakshmi Puja Class, May 2014

Shree Maa and Swamiji teach the Lakshmi Puja Class for the first time in this awesome video class!

Mother Lakshmi is the Goddess who refines our path to success. She is the goal and she blesses sincere devotees with the abundance of wealth.

Open yourself up to her blessed gifts by learning Her puja. …read more

Purush and Prakriti

From the Union of Purush with Prakriti this entire creation takes birth. As long as this manifested existence remains, so to the union between Purush and Prakriti will remain. Purush […]

The Tapasya of Trailinga Swamiji

Trailinga Swamiji started his tapasya after age 50, yet reached liberation through performing great austerities.

Learn about how this remarkable sadhu renounced the world, became completely absorbed in God, performed several benevolent miracles, and had an immense influence on our Swamiji. …read more
 

Who We Are

Shree Maa and Swamijii show us the path to living in Sanatana Dharma, the eternal ideal of perfection. By following their teachings and modeling their exemplary actions, we blossom and live with God in every moment.

This fascinating article reveals the eight forms of ideal behavior, explains the key ingredient necessary to live in dharma, and provides the essence of Shree Maa and Swamij’s teachings. …read more

Chandi Path Phal Shruti – The Fruits of the Chandi

There are numerous benefits of chanting the Chandi Path, from experiencing divine peace and the alleviation of fears, to the attainment of perfection and liberation.

The benefit of Chandi recitation escalates with sincerity, the intensity of devotion, and the number of repetitions.

The Chandi Path Phal Shruti, from the Varahi Tantra, describes this in more detail: … read more
 

Sir John Woodroffe – A Great Tantra Pioneer

Sir John Woodroffe was an amazing intellectual who translated more than twenty Tantric Sanskrit texts.

His understanding of Tantra was meticulous, his translations were classic, and his influence on our Swamiji was transformational. …read more

The Devotion of Sadhak Ramprasad Sen

Rare it is when we make contact with a sadhak whose devotion is so intense and purely expressed that he or she is able to influence millions of people through the centuries.

Yet, Ramprasad Sen, through his devotional words expressed in his poetry and songs, left imprints on the hearts of Bengalis since the eighteenth century. …read more
 

Chandi Path Class, 2010

The Chandi Path is the recitation of the adventures of She Who Tears Apart Thoughts. Also called the Durga Saptasati, the Seven Hundred Verses in Praise of She Who Removes […]

Chandi Path Class, March 2014

Worship the Divine Mother by learning the most sacred of Her scriptures – The Chandi Path!

Shree Maa and Swamiji teach the meaning and significance of every mantra of the Chandi Path Course in this informative course.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn this ancient text from two qualified Gurus. If mastered, the Chandi Path will change the way we perceive ourselves and the world. …read more
 

In Honor of Shree Maa on Mother’s Day

Enjoy this awesome photo gallery of our Mother’s Day puja to Shree Maa. This event was so mesmerizing that it left everyone in a heightened state of devotion.

Words cannot describe how our offerings were so sweetly accepted by Mother. When we were done, Shree Maa looked down at Her feet and said, “How Cute!” …read more