{"id":8178,"date":"2025-01-23T11:50:39","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T11:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/?page_id=8178"},"modified":"2025-02-01T13:41:55","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T13:41:55","slug":"tulsi-devis-lilas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/temple\/blog-posts\/tulsi-devis-lilas\/","title":{"rendered":"Tulsi Devi`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\/2025\/01\/tulsi-blog-banner.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-image__content container\">\n        <h1>Tulsi Devi`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>January 2025<\/p>\n<p>Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b is more than a plant &#8211; She is a living presence of love and devotion that touches the hearts of all who serve Her. Her gentle energy helps us grow spiritually, bringing peace and deeper connection to God. In this blog, you&#8217;ll read the stories of those who serve Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b, each one sharing their unique journey of devotion.<\/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\/2025\/01\/tulsi-blog-01.jpg\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 48%;\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/01\/tulsi-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>Growing with Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b: Tuning into the Divine<\/h2>\n            <p>Rishi Aditya arrived at the <i>\u0101\u015brama<\/i> in 2017 during the <i>Narasi\u1e41ha Caturda\u015b\u012b<\/i> celebration. The vibrant chanting, joyful dancing, and high energy were completely new to him, but he soon grew to love the atmosphere.<\/p>\n            <p>In 2018, the Bhutabhrteshwarnath Temple was completed. Like many others, Rishi Aditya felt inspired to serve a deity in the new temple, and everyone eagerly waited to see whom Guruji would choose.<\/p>\n            <p>When the list of <i>p\u016bj\u0101r\u012bs<\/i> was announced, Rishi Aditya\u2019s name was not on it. But an opportunity to serve Hanum\u0101n soon appeared. At first, he felt distant from Hanum\u0101n, but with time, as he served with dedication, their connection deepened and transformed.<\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cHanum\u0101n stood outside in all weather\u2014rain or shine, cold or heat\u2014always blessing and caring for everyone. This made me feel close to Him. I realized I didn\u2019t want to serve in the big temple; I wanted to stay with Hanum\u0101n.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n            <p>Rishi Aditya enjoyed working quietly in the background, where the tasks were simple yet challenging. Serving outdoors in the elements was tough, but it felt more comfortable than standing on the altar with so many eyes watching, which made him nervous. Still, his desire to serve the deities in any way he could remained strong.<\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cAt that time, I was unsure who my i\u1e63\u1e6dadeva was. I began serving Hanum\u0101n but also assisted p\u016bj\u0101r\u012bs with other deities. It felt as though I was being drawn from one deity to another, each calling out and guiding me toward the one who would truly touch my heart.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n            <p>One day, Jagatpathidas, the sole <i>p\u016bj\u0101r\u012b<\/i> for Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b at that time, asked Rishi Aditya to help with Her p\u016bj\u0101. Though he found Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b special, he didn\u2019t feel a strong connection at first. Her gentle energy felt unfamiliar to him; he was more drawn to a simple, &#8220;s\u0101dhu-like&#8221; way of being.<\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cShe has such a soft, gentle energy that everything around Her feels fragile and I have to move slowly and carefully. If She doesn\u2019t like jewels, they won\u2019t stay on. If She doesn\u2019t like how Her hair is done, it won\u2019t settle. Even Her dress won\u2019t fit unless I am calm and respectful. I\u2019ve learned to ask, \u2018Please let me dress You.\u2019 When I\u2019m gentle, She allows me. But if I\u2019m rough, nothing works. Every deity has unique needs, and this taught me to serve with care and respect.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n            <p>As time passed, whenever Rishi Aditya felt drawn to Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b, Jagatpathidas would call him to assist, as if sensing it intuitively. Eventually, Guruji made Rishi Aditya an official <i>p\u016bj\u0101r\u012b<\/i> of Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b. From his first days serving Her, he experienced many <i>lilas<\/i>. He shares one from the beginning:<\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cOne day, while serving Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b, I placed two Tuls\u012b leaves on the pras\u0101da. It felt strange, like I was offering Tuls\u012b to Tuls\u012b, but I did it anyway, thinking it might be okay since She is always with Lord Vishnu. After placing the leaves, I closed the curtain. When I opened it again, the leaves were outside the plate, just a little bit away. I was surprised, and at that moment, Jagatpathidas came and asked, \u2018Did you offer Tuls\u012b to Tuls\u012b?\u2019 I couldn\u2019t help but laugh because it felt like he knew exactly what had just happened. Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b became a special connection between us, sending messages to both of us, not in words, but from within.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n            <p>Through his journey, Rishi Aditya discovered that deities are alive, full of energy and presence. Connecting with them requires an open heart, attentive listening, and a gentle, receptive attitude.<\/p>\n            <p>Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b teaches him softness and kindness, feeling like a sister or daughter who needs care. Through Her, he has learned that devotion is not a task but a heartfelt expression of love, helping him grow and deepen his connection with Her.<\/p>\n            <p>This devotion has also enriched his relationship with Guruji. In our tradition, Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b represents the Guru\u2019s seat in the tilaka. As Rishi Aditya serves Her with love, he notices Guruji\u2019s attitude becoming softer and more gentle, reflecting his inner growth.<\/p>\n            <p>Ultimately, Rishi Aditya has learned that devotion is about listening and responding with love. The deities, through their gentle ways, continuously guide us toward wisdom, connection, and truth.<\/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\/2025\/01\/tulsi-blog-03.jpg\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 48%;\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/01\/tulsi-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 Journey of Devotion: The Transformative Grace of Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b<\/h2>\n            <p>When Jagatpathidas arrived in the <i>\u0101\u015brama<\/i>, despite being new, he was incredibly disciplined. He would wake up before prayers, perform his <i>abhi\u1e63eka<\/i>, and attend the daily prayers without fail. Even before arriving, he already felt a connection to Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b, though he didn\u2019t fully understand it, and it hadn\u2019t yet manifested in any tangible way.<\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cWhen I first arrived, my connection with Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b began to grow. At first, I felt a gentle warmth near Her, which soon turned into pure joy. After prayers, I would stay just to look at Her. Over time, that joy became so strong that I often found myself crying.<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>But with this love, there was also pain. I desperately wanted to serve Her, but I felt unworthy. I didn\u2019t tell anyone about this longing because I thought I wasn\u2019t ready. There were others who seemed more deserving\u2014people with more experience.<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>Then everything changed. During a Darshan, Guruji looked at me and said, \u201cFrom today on, you are serving Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b.\u201d I was overwhelmed with happiness. That moment became one of the best days of my life!\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n            <p>That same afternoon, he performed his first p\u016bj\u0101, feeling deeply moved by how much Guruji seemed to understand his unspoken prayers.<\/p>\n            <p>Later, Guruji shared why his connection with Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b was so strong. Another resident had a vivid dream about him. In the dream, he was living in a small hut, fully devoted to Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b. Though the hut had little space, he had lovingly made room for Her, singing and serving Her with great happiness.<\/p>\n            <p>Guruji explained, \u201cThat was your previous life.\u201d The dream revealed that his deep devotion to Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b had already begun long before, carrying over into this life.<\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cGrowing up, I was raised to be tough\u2014the classic Balkan \u201cmacho\u201d type. For me, showing emotions or saying \u201cI love you,\u201d even to those closest to me, was nearly impossible.<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>One evening, while I was serving Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b and putting Her to bed, I felt something extraordinary. Her presence became so strong it was almost overwhelming. I couldn\u2019t see Her, but it felt as if She was really there. The rest of the world seemed to disappear\u2014it was just Her and me in the temple. For 30 or 40 minutes, I couldn\u2019t stop saying, \u201cI love You. I love You. I love You.\u201d The words came out effortlessly, something I never thought I could do.<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>That night, I had a dream. In it, I was walking through a forest with Guruji. We came to a clearing with two benches. Guruji told me to sit, and as I did, Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b appeared. She rose gracefully from the ground, wearing a stunning green sari adorned with delicate flowers. She looked radiant and divine.<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>She approached me, stood in front of me, and hugged me. I hugged Her back, and then She leaned in close to my ear and softly whispered, \u201cI love you.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>I woke up immediately. That dream has stayed with me ever since, every detail as clear as the day it happened. From that moment on, everything changed. Serving Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b wasn\u2019t just a ritual anymore\u2014She became a constant presence in my life.<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>Now, She reveals Herself to me daily in small ways. For instance, recently I overslept for the first time during my duties. My computer froze at 5:05, and I thought I had more time. When I finally woke up, it was 8:00 AM. I panicked but discovered everything had been taken care of. Still, I felt stressed, and my lungs\u2014already weak since COVID\u2014began to hurt.<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>As I lay down, I felt Her presence. It was as if Her hand was on my chest, right where it hurt the most. Her touch was comforting and familiar, miraculous yet natural. That\u2019s how Her presence feels to me now\u2014always there, even when unseen.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n            <p>Jagatpathidas sees Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b as a mother, the kind he has always felt existed beyond his physical mother. Even as a child, he sensed someone who deeply cared for him in ways he couldn\u2019t explain. This is how he feels about Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b. Whether overwhelmed or at peace, he turns to Her, sharing his thoughts and feelings that he keeps from others\u2014not because he can\u2019t talk to them, but because he doesn\u2019t want to. His relationship with Her is sacred and personal, unlike anything else.<\/p>\n            <p>Being with Her brings him deep relief. Sitting in the Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b house fills him with a calm that\u2019s hard to describe. Practicing <i>japa<\/i> or Atma Kriya Yoga with Her nearby makes everything feel more focused and meaningful. These days, he often falls asleep thinking of Her and wakes up the same way. Her presence is constant, a source of peace and guidance in his life.<\/p>\n            <p>Rama, a young autistic boy, is another <i>p\u016bj\u0101r\u012b<\/i> for Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b.<\/p>\n            <p>Jagatpathidas\u2019 relationship with Rama is complex but deeply rewarding. When Guruji appointed Rama as a p\u016bj\u0101r\u012b, many were surprised due to his unruly behavior\u2014he could be defiant, mischievous, and sometimes disruptive.<\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cOne time, during a p\u016bj\u0101, Rama shocked everyone by hitting a guest. I was left unsure how to handle the situation. I decided to seek advice from Rama\u2019s father, Anshul, who guided me on setting boundaries with both firmness and compassion. His approach gave me a framework to follow.<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>From then on, I worked patiently with Rama. I set clear expectations for him and made it a point to offer encouragement whenever he showed progress. Slowly but surely, we began to build a bond.<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>I noticed something remarkable about Rama\u2014he mirrored my emotions. If I remained calm, he would eventually settle down. But if I felt agitated, he would reflect that energy right back. It was a profound lesson for me: maintaining my own inner peace wasn\u2019t just for my benefit\u2014it was essential for Rama\u2019s well-being too.<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>With persistence, Rama started to grasp the meaning behind the rituals. He learned to perform tasks like \u0101rat\u012b with focus and reverence. Despite the challenges he faces, he brings so much joy to everyone around him.<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>In the p\u016bj\u0101 kitchen, his playful energy keeps the atmosphere light, even when things get busy. It\u2019s been a journey, but one filled with growth and unexpected joy.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n            <p>Their bond is like that of brothers, built on mutual learning and service to Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b. Whether with Rishi Aditya, Rama, or other <i>pujaris<\/i>, serving Her creates a unique camaraderie, uniting everyone as Her children.<\/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\/2025\/01\/tulsi-blog-05.jpg\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 48%;\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/01\/tulsi-blog-06.jpg\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section>\n    <div class=\"container no-padding\">\n        <div class=\"text-750 padding-top-bottom-1\">\n            <p>Serving Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b is a journey of love and devotion that transforms the heart. Her gentle energy teaches patience, humility, and true devotion, which comes from the heart. Through small moments, She reveals Her presence, guiding devotees with wisdom and love. For those who serve Her, Tuls\u012b-dev\u012b brings peace, joy, and spiritual growth, deepening their connection with God. Her presence makes every prayer and act of service more meaningful.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- <script>\n\/\/ JavaScript code to wrap specified Sanskrit words in <i> tags\n\ndocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", () => {\n  \/\/ List of Sanskrit words to identify\n  const sanskritWords = [\n    \"\u0101\u015brama\", \"Narasi\u1e41ha\", \"Caturda\u015b\u012b\", \"p\u016bj\u0101r\u012b\", \"Hanum\u0101n\", \"p\u016bj\u0101\", \"\u0101rat\u012b\", \"japa\", \"abhi\u1e63eka\"\n  ];\n\n  \/\/ Create a regex pattern from the list of Sanskrit words\n  const regexPattern = new RegExp(\n    `(?<!<i>)\\\\b(?:${sanskritWords.join(\"|\")})\\\\b(?!<\/i>)`,\n    \"g\"\n  );\n\n  \/\/ Find all section elements in the document\n  document.querySelectorAll(\"section\").forEach((section) => {\n    \/\/ Replace the matched words with wrapped <i> tags\n    section.innerHTML = section.innerHTML.replace(regexPattern, \"<i>$&<\/i>\");\n  });\n});\n<\/script> -->\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\/10\/tulsi-devi-bhakti-marga.webp\" alt=\"hindu deity, tulsi devi\">\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 Tulsi Vivaha 2024:<\/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=\"Tulsi Vivaha 2024 | Bhakti Marga LIVE Event\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XQne400wSNY?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 class=\"p1\">\u201cA devotee should be never away from Tulsi, you know. Tulsi mala is very important for a devotee. It protects you. You don\u2019t realise how much it protects you, but it protects you so much. So, tilak and Tulsi should always be there.\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 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