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: Samskipta-past, over and done with, a present memory. Bartman-present, what is happening right now. Bhavishya-future, the actions begun in the past, the fruits of which […]
Download Our Christmas Songbook Free!
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 devotion that our Gurus inspire us to bring into the celebration of every season and every tradition of worship! Devi Mandir Christmas Songs 2020
How to Overcome the Ego?
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 equate “Ego” with Ahamkara. The sense of “I” being different or distinguished from everything else, as compared with the “I” of Shiva, being Aham Brahmasmi. […]
Join Our Christmas Program!
Happy Holidays with Blessings from Shree Maa, Swamiji, and the Devi Mandir Family! Shree Maa is getting very excited to sing her Christmas songs for Christmas Eve… and we would be so delighted if you would join us! There will be several live broadcasts which you can join from our zoom page: https://www.shreemaa.org/zoom-meetings/nightly-satsang/ Christmas Eve […]
Types of Japa
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 completely inside in thought. When someone is far away from you, you must call loudly so they will hear your voice. When someone is very […]
Efficiency
Shree Maa and You always emphasize on a ‘Sadhu means being efficient. How does one introduce and apply ‘efficiency’ in all aspects of life? You do something without focus and planning, you fail! Often at times, others sway us by demand for money, skills, or even one’s presence. let’s take an example-: For owners: Family, […]
What is the true meaning of Renunciation?
Swamiji answers some questions about renunciation: Question 1: Is Renunciation a decision or step on the path, or rather a journey on the spiritual path? Because God is infinite, and the ways to talk about God are infinite, many terms in Sanskrit indicate the practice and the achievement, the achievement being a step […]
A Personal Relationship with Your Deity
Today Swamiji answers a question about the types of relationships we can enjoy with deities: Much of post-modern Western religion focuses on a “personal relationship” with a deity. Within our tradition, Rama Krishna had a deeply personal relationship with many deities. What is the path to having a relationship with your deity ? Its is […]
Questions about Malas and Japa
The rudraksha mala is one of the most familiar symbols of Hinduism. Swamiji answers some questions about malas and recitation of a mantra ( japa): 1. What is a mala? According to the dictionary, the term mala is derived from the Sanskrit word “Japamala,” which is a string of beads used for prayer and meditation […]
Did you know ? you can meet us on “Zoom Live”…
That we meet with Swamiji and Shree Maa every night at 8 pm PST, 9:30 am IST on Zoom? We do! And that after the class some of us stay on Video Zoom for fellowship? Well we do! Join us by clicking on “Zoom Live” at the top of this website!!!
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