Temple of Divine Mother
Swami Satyananda Saraswati exemplifies all of the qualities which a disciple should strive to cultivate: love, generosity, and humility, and he empowers all who come into contact with him.
This beautifual poetic homage was inspired directly by Swamiji’s shining example. … read more
Your participation in this very special class with Shree Maa and Swami Satyananda Saraswati will merge you into the bhava of pure knowledge, endless love and unswerving devotion! Listen in as Swamiji instructs us … read more
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Shree Maa has just blessed us with a new group sankalpa as part of Sharad Navaratri to continue our efforts in praying for world peace.
This sankalpa involves the chanting of malas of a simple mantra and contributing to the group total. … read more
Shree Maa cooks vegetables in so many ways! This green bean recipe works very well for both large and small groups.
It is easy to prepare and the delicate combination of flavors pleases the palates of Mother’s many children. …read more
June 4 to 12, 2014 – 9 days at Devi Mandir, Napa, California. The much awaited day was finally here! A long awaited desire to be with Shree Maa at […]
This is the place to start if you want to understand the worship of the Divine Mother!
Dissolve into the bliss of Divine Union and open to Goddess Durga’s infinite grace, as Swamiji takes us through an ancient system of worship for Her, with complete instructions on what to do, when, and why. …read more
Wherever you visit along the banks of the Ganga, you can’t help but notice the reverence of the people as they offer flowers and lights in clay dishes every morning.
Obtaining darshan of the Ganges River sparks our deepest sentiments and spiritual bhava. Read below as our devotee, Kantananda, expresses deep sentiments and spiritual bhava as an offering to Goddess Ganga. …read more
This delightful article about our beloved Shree Maa was recently published in the Indian newspaper Deccan Herald.
It portrays a beautiful picture of Shree Maa and Her profound, yet simple, teachings about how to experience divinity in our lives.
Read about Her life of service and Her teachings on Karma and the responsibility of the Guru.
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Ganesha is the son of Shiva and Parvati. Lord Shiva granted Ganesha the boon that He will be the first to be worshiped in every puja. Without Wisdom, it is impossible to unlock the doors to the secret of Enlightenment.
Listen in as Swamiji shares the essence of this wonderful puja as well as addresses Ashtanga Yoga, the 36 principles of Tantra philosophy, and insightful stories about Lord Ganesha. …read more
Shiva is the Consciousness of Infinite Goodness, and his five letter mantra makes His puja an excellent starting point for first time Sanskrit chanters.
By worshiping Lord Shiva, we cultivate freedom from attachments and freedom from bondage of objects and relationships. In this class, Swamiji guides us to …read more
Shree Maa’s kitchen is often filled with aromas from a divine assortment of pakoras and sauces, and these roasted cashew pakoras with cream sauce are simply delectable.
Remember Divine Mother as you prepare this dish with peace in your mind and pure love in your heart!…read more
The Astrology scriptures have such infinitely deep wisdom that, whoever has fully disciplined conscious awareness, can understand the deepest meanings of the heart.
Those who have faith in the scriptures and who perform strict spiritual disciplines, can be privileged to have authority over this wisdom.…read more
Shree Maa has just blessed us with a new group sankalpa as part of the Shravan month (Aug 7 2013 to Sep 4 2013 ) to continue our efforts in praying for world peace.
She lovingly chooses these powerful mantras in order to create a specific benefit in each of our lives. The collective effort in chanting the sankalpa at the same time …read more
Ancient Wisdom….
Keep this in mind the next time you are about to repeat a rumor or spread gossip:
In ancient Greece (469 – 399 BC), Socrates was widely lauded for his wisdom. One day an acquaintance ran up to him excitedly and said, “Socrates, do you know what I just heard about Diogenes?”…read more
Shree Maa shares practical and insightful wisdom on the relationships between men and women.
She explains the feminine and masculine principles, the divine characteristics of men and women, and tells a delightful story of how a housewife achieved liberation through selfless service to her husband. …read more
