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Am I a Cosmic Thief?

Paramahamsa Vishwananda regularly reminds us of the importance of the Bhagavad Gita. Once a month we'll share insights into the Bhagavad Gita to help you learn and live its teachings. In today's post, we'll focus on Chapter 3, verse 12.

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Rituals

Learning from the Great Bhaktas: Shiva

In the Bhagavatam, there is a verse which says, 'vaiṣṇavānāṁ yathā śambhuḥ' meaning 'Lord Shiva is the greatest Vaishnava.' Learn more about Shiva and his praises in our upcoming Vedic chanting courses.

· 6 min read

Lifestyle

Reflections from New Year's Eve

Last night we came full circle and we concluded the year the same way we started it - with the Name of God and prayers to Krishna - that He allows us to keep our minds always on His Feet.

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Lifestyle

Another New Year Resolution?

This year, instead of setting resolutions built on habits and foundational ideas of who you want to be, focus your new year on loving more, having gratitude, finding God where you are and letting Him take care of the rest.

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Devotional Arts

A Grace Given Melody

Inside the tones of this melody for the protection mantra holds the memory of this extraordinary adventure into faith. Though this particular story comes out of 'my' book of life, we are all connected, and mirror one another’s life journey.

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Bhakti Marga devotee holding her new shila in her sari

Lifestyle

He Comes to You: Developing a Relationship with God

When people would ask if I wanted to see their deities, I would bow, take prasad, admire Them, but inside I was desperately asking, ‘Who are You? How come I don’t feel anything when I look at You? Are You listening, really?’

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Lifestyle

January Events at Shree Peetha Nilaya

We're excited to announce our courses and events held at Shree Peetha Nilaya during January 2021. We have a variety of courses and events hosted online just for you. We'll see you soon!

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Saint Sitaramdas Omkarnath relics in Bhakti Marga Hindu Museum

Knowledge

Lives of Saints: Sitaramdas Omkarnath

By reading the stories and meditating on the lives of the saints, we can learn and be inspired. This month we are sharing the story of Sitaramdas Omkarnath - a great bhakti saint from Bengal.

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Bhakti Marga Musican Lalita Dasika Playing Vitthala Panduranga

Devotional Arts

Fall in Love With the Name of Vitthala

We only need to listen, put it louder and sing with all our heart and then misery goes away because you are absorbed in the Divine.

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Paramahamsa Vishwananda Meditating in Babaji's Cave

Knowledge

12 Pillars of Dharma - Austerity

The twelve pillars of dharma provide guidance on the right way of living in our pursuit of God-realisation. In our second post of the series, we'll dive into the pillar of austerity.

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Devotional Arts

The Divine Comes First: An Interview with Bhakti Marga Artist Shyamnath Das

'Chant Guruji’s Name and om namo narayanaya. This is first always.' This is the advice Shyamnath Das gives all devotees who long to express their love through art. Read on to hear about his spiritual journey through devotional art.

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Yoga & Meditation

Finding God with Kirtana Bhakti

Relationships define us. Make sure the relationship that defines you best is the one you have with guru and God.

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