{"id":7933,"date":"2024-11-21T15:32:42","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T15:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/?page_id=7933"},"modified":"2024-11-23T10:56:07","modified_gmt":"2024-11-23T10:56:07","slug":"maha-lakshmis-lilas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/temple\/blog-posts\/maha-lakshmis-lilas\/","title":{"rendered":"Maha Lakshmi`s Lilas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"hero-image\">\n    <div class=\"hero-image__container\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hero-image__background object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/11\/maha-lakshmi-blog-hero.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-image__content container\">\n        <h1>Maha Lakshmi`s Lilas<\/h1>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<style>\n    <\/style>\n\n\n<section class=\"intro-text-icon\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"intro-text-icon__container\" style=\"background-color: #F8E5BE;\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/12\/lotus-icon.png\">\n            <div class=\"intro-text-icon__content\">\n                <span class=\"intro-text-icon__text\"><p>November 2024<\/p>\n<p>Maha-Lakshmi, the beloved wife of Lord Narayana, fills our lives with blessings, peace, and kindness. Through Her deep love and devotion to Lord Narayana, She shows us that true wealth comes from a heart connected to the Divine. Sitting at Narayana\u2019s feet, She teaches us how to fully surrender to God&#8217;s will.<\/p>\n<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section>\n    <div class=\"container no-padding\" style=\"display: flex; gap: 0.25rem;\">    \n        <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 48%;\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/11\/maha-lakshmi-blog-01.jpg\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 48%;\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/11\/maha-lakshmi-blog-02.jpg\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section>\n    <div class=\"container no-padding\">\n        <div class=\"text-750 padding-top-bottom-1\">\n            <h2>The Weight of Grace: A Moment of Divine Transformation<\/h2>\n            <p>Rishi Amaranimaidas began his journey at the <i>\u0101\u015brama<\/i> in 2017, but it feels like a lifetime ago. He can hardly recall when he first started serving <i>Mah\u0101-Lak\u1e63m\u012b<\/i>, as if he has been devoted to Her forever:<\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>&#8220;I\u2019m not sure how many years I\u2019ve been serving\u2014maybe four? When I first got the call, I was surprised and thought, \u2018Do I really need more <i>sev\u0101<\/i>?\u2019 But once I started, I felt excited. Thanks to <i>Mah\u0101-Lak\u1e63m\u012b<\/i> grace, I\u2019ve never felt burdened by serving, even when I was tired. That feels like a small miracle! Unlike other <i>sev\u0101<\/i>, which sometimes needs a push, serving Her always feels joyful. I still look forward to it with a smile.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n            <p>A large part of the <i>\u0101\u015brama<\/i> events is dedicated to <i>Mah\u0101-Lak\u1e63m\u012b<\/i>, and the journey with Her can be summed up in one word: adventure!<\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>&#8220;Behind the scenes, there\u2019s often sweat, stress and last-minute prep. Dressing Her can be tricky, but it\u2019s not hard\u2014just requires creativity. Guruji once said that since Mah\u0101-Lak\u1e63m\u012b is the goddess of wealth, She loves to shine in jewelry and ornaments. He wants Her to look grand! During a satsa\u1e45ga in Mauritius, Guruji even described Her as a diva who knows Her worth. One of my favorite names for Her means \u2018the One who loves to live in palaces\u2019\u2014Om nrpa-v\u00e9sma-gatanandayai Namah!\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n            <p>For devotees, it\u2019s natural to seek a deeper relationship with their <i>I\u1e63\u1e6dadeva<\/i> over time, often wondering what this connection truly means. For Rishi Amaranimaidas, the answer to this longing wasn\u2019t surprising\u2014but it came in a way he didn\u2019t expect.<\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>&#8220;One time I was doing the <i>\u0101rat\u012b<\/i> when suddenly, a deep thought came to me: \u2018You are my Queen.\u2019 In that moment, She truly felt like my Queen! I started crying, which was a bit embarrassing because we were facing the crowd, but I couldn&#8217;t help it. I couldn\u2019t even look at Her because She felt so alive! The more I looked at Her, the stronger my feelings became. In this relationship, She is definitely the Queen, and I am just a humble servant.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n            <p>Rishi Amaranimaidas also feels that <i>Mah\u0101-Lak\u1e63m\u012b<\/i> enjoys having many servants around Her, and if you visit the temple in the evening, you will notice something interesting: every night, the whole team of four <i>p\u016bj\u0101r\u012bs<\/i> comes to prepare Her for sleep before <i>\u015aayana-\u0101rat\u012b<\/i>!<\/p>\n            <p>But this is not the only aspect of the relationship between the two. During <i>\u015aayana-\u0101rat\u012b<\/i>, Rishi Amaranimaidas feels a warm connection with Her, as if She were a mother baking cakes in a cozy kitchen. Yet, She is also demanding, like a Queen preparing her child to meet the King\u2014expecting him to stand tall, clean, and sharp!<\/p>\n<p>And when the child gets distracted, the King and Queen work together to help him focus. Rishi Amaranimaidas recalls a story from years ago during <i>Navar\u0101tri<\/i>:<\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>&#8220;On the first day, we were outside, getting ready for the procession and waiting for Guruji to arrive. I wasn\u2019t exactly in top shape back then, and carrying Mah\u0101-Lak\u1e63m\u012b`s m\u016brti felt way heavier than I\u2019d expected. After what felt like ages, Guruji arrived, and right away He noticed that Her crown had slipped. He pointed out that I was more focused on how tired I felt than on Her comfort.<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>&#8220;The crown was put into place and as we started moving, I kept thinking about what Guruji said and decided to put all my focus on Her. At first, nothing changed\u2014She was still just as heavy\u2014but then something amazing happened: suddenly, She started radiating this strong energy into my arms, and it was like She was almost weightless. I managed to finish the whole <i>parikrama<\/i>, all thanks to Her grace.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n            <p>In that moment, Rishi Amaranimaidas was reminded of the true power of selflessness in service. While the mind may view service as a task, the soul knows it as natural as breathing. A deep connection with the divine awakens the joy and purpose of serving others\u2014and shows that in service, we are nourished far more than those we serve.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section>\n    <div class=\"container no-padding\" style=\"display: flex; gap: 0.25rem;\">    \n        <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 48%;\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/11\/maha-lakshmi-blog-03.jpg\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 48%;\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/11\/maha-lakshmi-blog-04.jpg\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section>\n    <div class=\"container no-padding\">\n        <div class=\"text-750 padding-top-bottom-1\">\n            <h2>A Silent Blessing: When Guruji&#8217;s Gaze Met the Divine Mother<\/h2>\n            <p>In 2012, Guruji told Rishi Aaradhakananda that <i>Mah\u0101-Lak\u1e63m\u012b<\/i> was his <i>i\u1e63\u1e6dadeva<\/i>. Though surprised at first, he instantly felt a special connection to Her. Eager to strengthen this bond, he got a <i>m\u016brti<\/i> of <i>Mah\u0101-Lak\u1e63m\u012b<\/i> and started doing <i>p\u016bj\u0101<\/i> and <i>abhi\u1e63ekam<\/i> regularly. Before long, he began having experiences that deepened this connection even more:<\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>&#8220;Once, when I was struggling, I prayed to <i>Mah\u0101-Lak\u1e63m\u012b<\/i> for some kind of sign to show me She was with me. I repeated this prayer for two or three days. Then one night, I had a powerful dream. I saw deities, black statues of <i>Vi\u1e6d\u1e6dhala<\/i> and <i>Rukmi\u1e47\u012b<\/i>. As I was looking at them, <i>Rukmi\u1e47\u012b<\/i> suddenly turned and looked me straight in the eyes as if She was giving me <i>dar\u015bana<\/i>. I woke up immediately, realizing this was the answer to my prayer.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n            <p>He\u2019s had a few other dreams and experiences with <i>Mah\u0101-Lak\u1e63m\u012b<\/i>, and even though he usually keeps them to himself so he doesn\u2019t sound too ungrounded, he agreed to share one more with us:<\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>&#8220;One of my most vivid experiences with <i>Mah\u0101-Lak\u1e63m\u012b<\/i> happened in 2015, just as I was falling asleep. In that in-between state of being half-awake and half-asleep, I had a brief vision. It might sound unusual, but I saw countless autumn-colored leaves\u2014reds, greens, and yellows\u2014coming together to form the figure of <i>Lak\u1e63m\u012b-Narasi\u1e41ha<\/i>. <i>Mah\u0101-Lak\u1e63m\u012b<\/i> was seated with Her legs crossed, with four arms, while <i>Narasi\u1e41ha<\/i>, shown simply as a lion without a crown or fierce expression, was behind Her.<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>&#8220;I haven\u2019t told anyone this before, but it left a deep impression on me. Even after nearly ten years, I can still remember it clearly. The feeling was powerful\u2014a mix of happiness and awe that felt almost overwhelming. At the time, I wasn\u2019t asking for a vision or praying for anything specific. I don\u2019t know if there was a lesson in it, but I believe it was a sign, a blessing, and a reminder that our Guru\u2019s grace is always with us.<\/i><\/p>\n            <p>As Guruji once told Rishi Sambhava\u2014and later me\u2014&#8217;If the grace of God were to take form, it would be <i>Mah\u0101-Lak\u1e63m\u012b<\/i>.&#8217;<\/p>\n            <p>Back in the early days of Shree Peetha Nilaya, at the old temple, Rishi Aaradhakananda served as a <i>p\u016bj\u0101r\u012b<\/i> every Thursday. Though he wasn\u2019t assigned to serve <i>Mah\u0101-Lak\u1e63m\u012b<\/i>, he had a strong desire to do so. After a few weeks, his wish was granted, and he was asked to care for Her when other <i>p\u016bj\u0101r\u012bs<\/i> were away. This happened several times, giving him the opportunity to serve Her personally. When the new temple opened in 2018, he was invited to join the <i>p\u016bj\u0101r\u012b<\/i> team, which felt like the fulfillment of his inner calling.<\/p>\n            <p>One sweet experience with Guruji and <i>Mah\u0101-Lak\u1e63m\u012b<\/i> in the temple stands out in his memory:<\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>&#8220;After <i>\u0101rat\u012b<\/i> one evening, we were on the altar, changing <i>Mah\u0101-Lak\u1e63m\u012b<\/i>\u2019s clothes and preparing Her for the night. Guruji came in, as He often did, to check if the altar was perfectly clean. He even ran His finger over surfaces to check for dust. It looked like He was about to scold me, and He started to speak. But then, halfway through His sentence, Guruji\u2019s gaze locked onto <i>Mah\u0101-Lak\u1e63m\u012b<\/i>. He stopped speaking, His eyes softened, and He seemed to communicate silently with Her. I saw Guruji\u2019s eyes get a little wet as He looked at Her, and He even smiled. He didn\u2019t finish what He was saying to me and simply walked away. It felt like Ma had gently intervened, stopping Him. I could see His whole expression change the moment He connected with Her.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n            <p>For Rishi Aaradhakananda, <i>Mah\u0101-Lak\u1e63m\u012b<\/i> is the sweetest of all. He believes that to grow closer to Her, it\u2019s important to serve and surrender with a true heart. Guruji says, \u201c<i>p\u016bj\u0101<\/i> builds relationship,\u201d and Rishi Aaradhakananda feels this deeply. He believes that the bond created through <i>p\u016bj\u0101<\/i> is life-changing, and doing it with pure intention is the best way to serve Her. And She, in return, accepts this service done with love.<\/p>\n            <p>He feels grateful to serve Her, even when he\u2019s tired, and the highlight of his day is putting <i>Mah\u0101-Lak\u1e63m\u012b<\/i> to rest at night, taking a moment to appreciate Her and sit quietly in Her presence.<\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>&#8220;To me, <i>Mah\u0101-Lak\u1e63m\u012b<\/i> feels like a mother. Even though She is the queen\u2014the queen of everything\u2014I think of Her as a mother.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n            <p>Rishi Aaradhakananda emphasizes that worshiping <i>Mah\u0101-Lak\u1e63m\u012b<\/i> should be about devotion, not asking for favors. It\u2019s a love-based relationship focused on honoring Her, rather than seeking blessings:<\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>&#8220;Understanding <i>Mah\u0101-Lak\u1e63m\u012b<\/i>\u2019s true position deepens my devotion. I don\u2019t approach Her with a list of needs. Instead, I revere Her as a loving mother, and I feel a deep spiritual connection with Her. She provides not because I ask, but because of our natural bond. This selfless love is the essence of Her divine nature.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section>\n    <div class=\"container no-padding\" style=\"display: flex; gap: 0.25rem;\">    \n        <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 48%;\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/11\/maha-lakshmi-blog-05.jpg\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 48%;\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/11\/maha-lakshmi-blog-06.jpg\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section  class=\"no-padding\">\n    <figure class=\"quote\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/vaikuntha\/images\/quote-icon.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        <blockquote>\n            <p>\u2018O Lakshmi with eyes like lotuses and to whom lotuses are dear, who holds lotuses in Her hands, and dwells within the lotus of the heart, the beloved of the whole world and the One to whom Vishnu concedes, may Your Lotus Feet always be the object of contemplation for me.\u2019<\/p>\n        <\/blockquote>\n        <figcaption>Sri Suktam<\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"cards\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n    \n                <div\n                                        class=\"cards__card card--beige\"\n                >\n                    <div class=\"card__content\">\n                        <h3 class=\"card__title\">Serve those who serve us all!<\/h3>\n                        <span class=\"card__text\"><p>Bhutabhrteshwarnath Mandir is a place where we come together to pray and grow in our spiritual journeys. The rituals and prayers help us feel closer to the Divine and remind us of our faith. If you feel a calling to deepen your relationship with the Divine, one way to do this is to support our temple. Join our donation program with the link below and help us continue the wonderful work of our beloved Gurudev. Together we can spread the grace of the Lord and bring more positivity to the world!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>\u201cThe acts of sacrifice, charity and austerity should not be given up, but should be performed. For these acts purify even the wise.\u201d Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 18, Verse 5<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/donate.shreepeethanilaya.org\/products\/rose-deity-donation-program?variant=44118913646747\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                <p class=\"button button--outline button--outline--blue\">Join Now<\/p>\n                            <\/a>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"card__image-container\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/11\/lakshmi-serve-a-deity.webp\" alt=\"\">\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"no-padding\">\n    <div class=\"container no-padding\">\n    <h4 class=\"title-with-ornament title-with-ornament--violet\">Rewatch Guruji\u2019s beautiful <i>satsang<\/i>:<\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"video-embed\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"video-embed__container\">\n                <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How can we make contact with the Divine Mother? - Sri Swami Vishwananda\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QK-UNVqeWF0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section  class=\"no-padding\">\n    <figure class=\"quote\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/vaikuntha\/images\/quote-icon.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        <blockquote>\n            <p>\u201cMaha Lakshmi gives wealth, abundance of food, happiness, bliss, knowledge, beauty. She guides one to one`s ultimate goal, the highest goal in life.\u201d<\/p>\n        <\/blockquote>\n        <figcaption>Paramahamsa Vishwananda<\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"blog-cards-list\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n      <h2 class=\"title-with-ornament title-with-ornament--violet\">All Blog Posts<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"blog-cards-list__carousel scroll-container\">\n           <a href=\"https:\/\/shreepeethanilaya.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/temple\/blog-posts\/ram-darbar-lilas\/\" rel=\"noopener\">\n            <figure class=\"blog-cards-list__card animated-element\" data-animation=\"slide-left\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-cards-list__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2026\/03\/ram-darbar-blog-banner.jpg\">\n                <figcaption class=\"blog-cards-list__info\">\n                    <p class=\"blog-cards-list__title\">Ram Darbar Lilas<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"blog-cards-list__text\">The Ram Darbar\u2014comprising R\u0101ma, S\u012bt\u0101, Lak\u1e63ma\u1e47a, and Hanum\u0101n \u2014 symbolizes the human body and the soul\u2019s inner journey. <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"blog-cards-list__time\">March 2026<\/p>\n                <\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure>\n          <\/a>\n           <a href=\"https:\/\/shreepeethanilaya.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/temple\/blog-posts\/radha-durgas-lilas\/\" rel=\"noopener\">\n            <figure class=\"blog-cards-list__card animated-element\" data-animation=\"slide-left\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-cards-list__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2026\/01\/radha-durga-blog-banner.jpg\">\n                <figcaption class=\"blog-cards-list__info\">\n                    <p class=\"blog-cards-list__title\">Radha Durga\u2019s Lilas<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"blog-cards-list__text\">R\u0101dh\u0101-Durg\u0101 is a rare and mystical form, worshipped for the first time as a divine manifestation of R\u0101dh\u0101 appearing as Durg\u0101.<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"blog-cards-list__time\">January 2026<\/p>\n                <\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure>\n          <\/a>\n           <a href=\"https:\/\/shreepeethanilaya.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/temple\/blog-posts\/sri-jagannatha-and-gaura-nitais-lilas\/\" rel=\"noopener\">\n            <figure class=\"blog-cards-list__card animated-element\" data-animation=\"slide-left\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-cards-list__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/10\/sri-jagannatha-and-gaura-nitai-blog-banner.jpg\">\n                <figcaption class=\"blog-cards-list__info\">\n                    <p class=\"blog-cards-list__title\">Sri Jagannatha and Gaura Nitai\u2019s Lilas<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"blog-cards-list__text\">\u015ar\u012b Jagann\u0101tha, a manifestation of \u015ar\u012b K\u1e5b\u1e63\u1e47a Himself, embodies the all-embracing form of God who offers His love and mercy to everyone, regardless of background.<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"blog-cards-list__time\">November 2025<\/p>\n                <\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure>\n          <\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/shreepeethanilaya.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/temple\/blog-posts\/lord-varahas-lilas\/\" rel=\"noopener\">\n            <figure class=\"blog-cards-list__card animated-element\" data-animation=\"slide-left\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-cards-list__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/08\/lord-varaha-blog-00.jpg\">\n                <figcaption class=\"blog-cards-list__info\">\n                    <p class=\"blog-cards-list__title\">Lord Varaha`s Lilas<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"blog-cards-list__text\">Lord Var\u0101ha is a boar incarnation of Bhagav\u0101n, particularly renowned for His act of saving Mother Earth from the demon Hira\u1e47y\u0101k\u1e63a.<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"blog-cards-list__time\">September 2025<\/p>\n                <\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure>\n          <\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/shreepeethanilaya.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/temple\/blog-posts\/gayatri-devis-lilas\/\" rel=\"noopener\">\n            <figure class=\"blog-cards-list__card animated-element\" data-animation=\"slide-left\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-cards-list__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/06\/gayatri-devis-lila-banner.jpg\">\n                <figcaption class=\"blog-cards-list__info\">\n                    <p class=\"blog-cards-list__title\">Gayatri Devi`s Lilas<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"blog-cards-list__text\">G\u0101yatr\u012b-dev\u012b, a radiant aspect of the Divine Mother, is revered as the source of wisdom in Hindu tradition. As the divine origin of the G\u0101yatr\u012b-mantra, She embodies purity, clarity, and higher learning.<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"blog-cards-list__time\">July 2025<\/p>\n                <\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure>\n          <\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/shreepeethanilaya.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/temple\/blog-posts\/the-masters-lilas\/\" rel=\"noopener\">\n            <figure class=\"blog-cards-list__card animated-element\" data-animation=\"slide-left\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-cards-list__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/The-Masters.jpg\">\n                <figcaption class=\"blog-cards-list__info\">\n                    <p class=\"blog-cards-list__title\">The Masters`s Lilas<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"blog-cards-list__text\">At Shree Peetha Nilaya, The Masters\u2014 \u015ar\u012b R\u0101m\u0101nuj\u0101c\u0101rya, and Mah\u0101vat\u0101ra B\u0101b\u0101j\u012b \u2014are deeply cherished by devotees. Their lives of selfless service and deep devotion continue to inspire us.<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"blog-cards-list__time\">May 2025<\/p>\n                <\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure>\n          <\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/shreepeethanilaya.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/temple\/blog-posts\/shiva-kamakshi-devi-lilas\/\" rel=\"noopener\">\n              <figure class=\"blog-cards-list__card animated-element\" data-animation=\"slide-left\">\n                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-cards-list__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/03\/Shiva-Kamakshi.jpg\">\n                  <figcaption class=\"blog-cards-list__info\">\n                      <p class=\"blog-cards-list__title\">Shiva &#038; Kamakshi Devi`s Lilas<\/p>\n                      <p class=\"blog-cards-list__text\">Lord \u015aiva, one of the Trim\u016brti, embodies love, service, and devotion, holding a special place in the hearts of his devotees. His divine counterpart, K\u0101m\u0101k\u1e63\u012b-dev\u012b, a powerful form&#8230;<\/p>\n                      <p class=\"blog-cards-list__time\">March 2025<\/p>\n                  <\/figcaption>\n              <\/figure>\n          <\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/shreepeethanilaya.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/temple\/blog-posts\/tulsi-devis-lilas\/\" rel=\"noopener\">\n              <figure class=\"blog-cards-list__card animated-element\" data-animation=\"slide-left\">\n                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-cards-list__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/spn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/01\/tulsi-blog-banner.jpg\">\n                  <figcaption class=\"blog-cards-list__info\">\n                      <p class=\"blog-cards-list__title\">Tulsi Devi`s Lilas<\/p>\n                      <p class=\"blog-cards-list__text\">Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b is more than a plant\u2014She is a living presence of love and devotion that touches the hearts of all who serve Her.<\/p>\n                      <p class=\"blog-cards-list__time\">January 2025<\/p>\n                  <\/figcaption>\n              <\/figure>\n          <\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/shreepeethanilaya.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/temple\/blog-posts\/maha-lakshmis-lilas\/\" rel=\"noopener\">\n              <figure class=\"blog-cards-list__card animated-element\" data-animation=\"slide-left\">\n                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-cards-list__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/spn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/11\/maha-lakshmi-blog-01.jpg\">\n                  <figcaption class=\"blog-cards-list__info\">\n                      <p class=\"blog-cards-list__title\">Maha Lakshmi`s Lilas<\/p>\n                      <p class=\"blog-cards-list__text\">Maha-Lakshmi, the beloved wife of Lord Narayana, fills our lives with blessings, peace, and kindness.<\/p>\n                      <p class=\"blog-cards-list__time\">November 2024<\/p>\n                  <\/figcaption>\n              <\/figure>\n          <\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/shreepeethanilaya.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/temple\/blog-posts\/radha-krishnas-lilas\/\" rel=\"noopener\">\n              <figure class=\"blog-cards-list__card animated-element\" data-animation=\"slide-left\">\n                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-cards-list__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/spn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/10\/radha-krishna-blog-00.jpg\">\n                  <figcaption class=\"blog-cards-list__info\">\n                      <p class=\"blog-cards-list__title\">Radha Krishna`s Lilas<\/p>\n                      <p class=\"blog-cards-list__text\">Radha and Krishna, residing in the Bhutabhrteshwarnath Mandir at Shree Peetha Nilaya, were lovingly named \u2018Kripanidhe\u2019 by Guruji, meaning \u2018the ones who are full of mercy and grace\u2019.<\/p>\n                      <p class=\"blog-cards-list__time\">October 2024<\/p>\n                  <\/figcaption>\n              <\/figure>\n          <\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/shreepeethanilaya.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/temple\/blog-posts\/lord-narasimhas-lilas\/\" rel=\"noopener\">\n              <figure class=\"blog-cards-list__card animated-element\" data-animation=\"slide-left\">\n                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-cards-list__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/spn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/11\/narasimha-serve-a-deity.webp\">\n                  <figcaption class=\"blog-cards-list__info\">\n                      <p class=\"blog-cards-list__title\">Lord Narasimha`s Lilas<\/p>\n                      <p class=\"blog-cards-list__text\">At the Bhutabhrteshwarnath Mandir in Shree Peetha Nilaya, Lord Narasimha, who is both fierce and gentle, is not just respected but also truly loved by His devotees.<\/p>\n                      <p class=\"blog-cards-list__time\">September 2024<\/p>\n                  <\/figcaption>\n              <\/figure>\n          <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"scroll-arrows\">\n          <div class=\"scroll-arrow scroll-left\">&lt;<\/div>\n          <div class=\"scroll-arrow scroll-right\">&gt;<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"progress-container\">\n          <div class=\"progress-bar\"><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maha-Lakshmi, the beloved wife of Lord Narayana, fills our lives with blessings, peace, and kindness. 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