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Understanding Tulsi Vivaha

Tulsi Vivaha celebrates the marriage of Tulsi-devi—the embodiment of selfless devotion—and Maha-Vishnu. Read the story of Tulsi here as told by Paramahamsa Vishwananda in His book Just Love 3.

Sing the Name of Govinda!

Kirtan has the power to bring us all together. In our most recent Kirtan Live, Dyutidharadasi sings Bhajo Govinda Govinda Gopala, sweeping us away into the glory of the Name of Krishna.

Kartik month is a time when Lord Krishna makes Himself more available to His devotees than at any other time of the year. During this time, whatever you do in remembrance of Krishna will bear merits a hundred times more than usual.

kulashekara alvar lives of saints painting

Lives of Saints: Kulashekhara Alvar

Kulashekhara’s life was a reminder for everyone around him about the greatest jewel hidden in the heart of each and every one of us: bhakti, devotion to the Lord.

arati performed to Paramahamsa Vishwananda

12 Pillars of Dharma - Worship

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 worship.

Light the Path

While every day is a good day to invite Maha-Lakshmi into our homes and our hearts, Diwali is a particularly auspicious time of year to do so.

The Beauty of Simple Puja

Simple Puja is an act of prayer. It is to take a little time for what is most important, the loving relationship between you and God.

What Your Mind Is Doing When No One Is Watching

Turning your mind from an enemy, into a friend.

It is all for you, Krishna

Paramahamsa Vishwananda regularly reminds us of the importance the Bhagavad Gita. Once a month we'll share some Bhagavad Gita insights to help you learn and live the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. In today's post, we'll focus on chapter 9, verse 27.

Service to the Deity

Whatever motivation we have, whatever things interrupt us, He will wash it out. He will wash them away one after one after one until your seva is uninterrupted and completely sincere.

Reflections on Navaratri

Nine days of celebration, countless blessings, and the unbelievable beauty of the Divine Mother.

Finding My Path

There is no perfection in my life, there is however, a deep longing and love for the Divine that engulfs my soul and supports me. That in itself filled the ‘missing’ part.