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Shree Maa’s New CD- Om Namah Shivaya

  https://soundcloud.com/devi-mandir/sets/lord-shivas-devotional-songs Listen Features Shree Maa singing ‘Om Namah Shivaya’.  Melodic, soothing, and very powerful.  As always, Shree Maa’s angelic voice illuminates the mind and stirs the heart of the […]

The Compassion of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba

Shirdi Sai Baba’s greatness revealed itself in His every day life, through the demonstration of ideal (dharmic) actions.

He taught the fundamentals of Advaita Vedanta (non-duality) and Sanatana Dharma (ideal behavior) by living with the common man, demonstrating endless compassion toward all living beings, and shaping each and every person who was blessed to get His darshan. …read more

If You Believe

One of the most important qualities of a devotee is faith. This poem, written by Julia Doughty, expresses the grace and importance of faith with elegant simplicity.

The accompanying music and video quaintly supplement the poem as they all culminate into one holistic work of art!…read more
 

Shree Maa’s Indispensable Wisdom on How to Defeat the Asuras!

Are you tired of battling the negative tendencies in your life? You know, the ones that keep repeating themselves over and over — like aggressiveness, fear, pride, shame.

Don’t let negativity get you down! Overcome these tendencies by applying Shree Maa’s indispensable wisdom on how to defeat the asuras (demons). …read more

The Inspiration of Sri Adi Shankara (Shankaracharya)

Adi Shankara, also known as Shankaracharya, is a remarkable Saint who gives a new meaning to the word “efficiency.” He advanced the philosophy of Advaita Vedanta, was a distinguished teacher, developed exceptional disciples, organized the Ten Orders of Sannyasa which are still in existence today, and wrote profound spiritual hymns for all of the deities!

Whether we realize it or not, this great Sage has touched each and every one of us. …read more
 

The Wisdom and Teachings of Sri Ramakrishna

Have you have ever wanted to learn more about the great teachers that have impacted us through Shree Maa and Swamiji? Well, wait no longer!

In this series of posts, Swamiji shares his understanding of the life and teachings of each Guru, and includes a heartfelt commentary on how they impacted him personally! The first in the series is Sri Ramakrishna! …read more

The Meaning of Christ Consciousness

Mankind has celebrated Jesus’ life for thousands of years. This Easter, let’s remember our goal of living in Christ Consciousness!

Swamiji challenges us in this video to expand our consciousness so that we are in Love all of the time. Watch now! …read more

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