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Guru_Purnima_5_200x150Divine love, longing, separation, and joy, has always been expressed through poetry.

We hope you find inspiration in this collection of poems, written by Devi Mandir devotees from around the world.
 


Happy Yoga Day

Happy Yoga Day

This poem is a wonderful reminder of the beauty and purpose of yoga, but also serves as great inspiration to continue our sacred practices.

May you all be blessed with the fulfillment of your dreams. …read more

Who is the Guru?

Who is the Guru?

Enjoy the photo gallery of Guru Purnima put to a beautiful poem describing both the Guru and the Divine Mother. …read more

 

The One

The One

During Aashadh Navaratri, Raj Kumar read to Shree Maa a beautiful presentation on his contemplation of the true meaning of life, how we should approach life, and the “Oneness” of God.

Shree Maa enjoyed this so much that She requested we share it with you all.…read more

Mother’s Day Prayer

Mother’s Day Prayer

We have a Mother like no other!

Listen in — our beloved Shree Maa composed this beautiful Mother’s Day Prayer for Her children to pray every day. This prayer will bring us blessings and merge our heart with the Divine Mother. Jai Maa!…read more

Giving Thanks to Swamiji on Father’s Day, 2015

Giving Thanks to Swamiji on Father’s Day, 2015

On Father’s Day, devotees gathered in excitement for Swamiji to arrive at the Devi Mandir, but we knew he would not arrive until the end of our Chandi Path recitation, which would be close to 12 noon.

Even Shree Maa was in joyous anticipation, as She occasionally glanced over at Swamiji’s asana during the last few chapters … read more

I Asked God

I Asked God

At times this world can seem so filled with torment.

In Laurie Susan White’s personable take on what prayer sometimes is, and what it can ultimately be, we are reminded that the trials of the world are not necessarily to be avoided, that material possessions are not the answer to those trials, and that learning to Love with God’s grace will take us further on our path to finding light in all things!…read more

In Praise of Divine Mother on Mother’s Day – 2015

In Praise of Divine Mother on Mother’s Day – 2015

The Devi Mandir was packed with people on Sunday, May 10th to honor our beautiful Mother Shree Maa on Mother’s Day.

It was a day to demonstrate our love for Her. It was a time to say thank you for the special attention She gives to each of us. It was a time to honor Her as the Universal Mother through puja, and …read more

Remembering the Force that Created Us

Remembering the Force that Created Us

In this beautiful piece of contemplative poetry, written by Dancing Ramya, we are reminded to rejoice in the knowledge that God is with us, and that any fear which we may experience is senseless with that divine presence! …read more
 

Mother is the Life We are Seeking

Mother is the Life We are Seeking

The irks and pains of perceived separation from the Goddess in our daily lives can be deeply troubling.

In this articulate description of the true connection that we have with the Divine Mother, Vivekananda Saraswati’s words perfectly reflect and embody the heart of a devotee longing to be with Her, only to be shown that She is everywhere! …read more

I am the Canvas

I am the Canvas

In this magnificent dialogue between devotee and God, we are brought to examine what defines a spiritual life. Though we may long for the day of God’s boon, of gifts of attainment and the blessing long awaited, why not live the life that we have always dreamed of?

Dancing Ramya reminds us that every aspect of the way we live our lives is an offering. …read more

Narayana Shabad

Narayana Shabad

This poem in praise of Lord Narayana drips with the nectar of devotion. As spiritual aspirants, we find refuge in the name of our beloved.

May we all remember the names of the Gods and come closer to them through the Guru! … read more

I Surrender My Life To Thee

I Surrender My Life To Thee

It is impossible to capture the beauty of pure devotion in words, but this heartfelt poem, I Surrender My Life To Thee, written by Swarupananda, moves us all to a place of deep surrender to the Guru.

Experience his passion for Shree Maa and fall in Love all over again! … read more

Silence

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

In Honor of Shree Maa on Mother’s Day

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

If You Believe

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
 

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