Pranaam. As we are chanting the 1000 names of Shiva now, in order to be inspired for such an endeavor, would it be okay to ask what the purpose of […]

Paramatman and his relationship with various deities such as Vishnu or Shiva, as they manifest in duality. Who is Paramatman? “Paramatman”, we need to understand what “Atman” means. The word […]

How important is to perform sadhana in a place of power such as a cave, temple, etc. doing it at home is enough? Or if the opportunity appears, should we […]

Please teach us a little about the Paramatman and its relation to the jivas. Paramatman is the absolute atman, or supreme Self, in various philosophies such as the Vedanta and […]

What is the process for “converting to Hinduism”? Where does one begin? What daily practices are important at first? Is there a reading list? We believe that becoming a Hindu […]

What is Nitya karma?  what are the principle means by which it is accumulated?  Does it offset or neutralize bad karma from the past? There are four kinds of karma: […]

Enjoy this Christmas Song Book from the Devi Mandir family which includes beautiful images of Jesus, Shree Maa and Swamiji. It is sure to fill you with the love and […]

In the West, the “ego” is discussed a great deal. What is the Sanskrit equivalent, and what practices are best in the process of overcoming it? What is EGO? We […]

What are the different ways to practice japa, and what effects do they have? Types of Japa-: Primarily there are three methods of performing Japa: loudly, moving the lips, and […]