{"id":8533,"date":"2025-03-14T17:11:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T17:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/?page_id=8533"},"modified":"2025-03-15T16:35:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T16:35:36","slug":"shiva-kamakshi-devi-lilas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/temple\/blog-posts\/shiva-kamakshi-devi-lilas\/","title":{"rendered":"Shiva &amp; Kamakshi-Devi 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\/03\/Shiva-Kamakshi.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-image__content container\">\n        <h1>SHIVA &#038; KAMAKSHI-DEVI 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>March 2025<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">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 of P\u0101rvat\u012b, represents the dynamic energy of creation. Together, they symbolize the eternal balance of consciousness and cosmic force. This blog will explore their divine presence and how they bring wisdom, strength, and blessings to their devotees and p\u016bj\u0101r\u012bs, who learn love, dedication, and humility through their daily service.<\/p>\n<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\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\/03\/Guruji-and-lingam-with-Vibhuti-scaled.jpg\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 48%;\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/03\/White-lingam-scaled.jpg\">\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<section>\n    <div class=\"container no-padding\">\n        <div class=\"text-750 padding-top-bottom-1\">\n            <h2>The Journey from Lord \u015aiva to Sri Hari<\/h2>\n            \n            <p>Rishi Vrishaparva first visited the <i>\u0101\u015brama<\/i> in 2018, staying for a few days at a time.<\/p>\n            <p>Before becoming a devotee, he knew that devotion often centered around an <i>i\u1e63\u1e6dadeva<\/i>, but he wasn\u2019t sure who his was. With no strong connection to Vai\u1e63\u1e47avism, he wondered which deity would truly call to his heart.<\/p>\n            \n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cI wondered if Lord K\u1e5b\u1e63\u1e47a or Lord R\u0101ma could be my i\u1e63\u1e6dadeva, but I felt a stronger connection to Lord \u015aiva. Though not a \u015aaivite, I was drawn to His path\u2014yoga, meditation, and devotion. Even after initiation, this bond remained. I kept a \u015aiva li\u1e45gam and worshipped Him every Monday.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cOne day, Guruji told me that if I stayed longer, I should serve in the temple, which felt like a great blessing. Later, when I stayed for a month and asked to serve, He assigned me to Ram Darbar.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cRam Darbar already had many p\u016bj\u0101r\u012bs, while only one served \u015aiva and K\u0101m\u0101k\u1e63\u012b-dev\u012b. Since Swami Aniruddha, the main p\u016bj\u0101r\u012b, traveled often, Nityaparama managed everything mostly alone, so Swami Keshava asked Guruji if I could serve \u015aiva and K\u0101m\u0101k\u1e63\u012b-dev\u012b instead, and He agreed.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cI was overjoyed. I had always loved being near the \u015aiva li\u1e45gam and felt already a bond with the p\u016bj\u0101r\u012bs.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n            \n            <p>He started gradually, performing <i>p\u016bj\u0101<\/i> during events and extended stays. Each time, he served for a few weeks before returning home.<\/p>\n            <p>But the first time he performed p\u016bj\u0101 for \u015aiva and K\u0101m\u0101k\u1e63\u012b-dev\u012b was a turning point. When he returned home, he realized he could no longer live as before. Serving in the temple made it clear that his path was that of a brahmac\u0101r\u012b.<\/p>\n            \n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cI truly enjoyed it and after becoming a brahmac\u0101r\u012b and a resident of the \u0101\u015brama, I started serving \u015aiva and K\u0101m\u0101k\u1e63\u012b-dev\u012b regularly. I now feel closer to my Vai\u1e63\u1e47ava side and my connection with Lord \u015aiva has changed in some ways, but my bond with Him remains\u2014especially with the \u015aiva li\u1e45gam, which resonates deeply with me.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>And then there\u2019s K\u0101m\u0101k\u1e63\u012b-dev\u012b. She has always been my closest connection to the Divine Mother. Whenever I pray, she naturally comes to mind\u2014it\u2019s effortless. That connection has always been there and still is, which is truly beautiful.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n            \n            <p>His Vai\u1e63\u1e47ava connection has deepened but for him, worshiping \u015aiva and K\u0101m\u0101k\u1e63\u012b-dev\u012b naturally strengthens devotion to Sri Hari. His understanding of Lord \u015aiva has also evolved\u2014he doesn`t see Him just as a yogi anymore but as one deeply connected to R\u0101ma, always meditating on Him.<\/p>\n            <p>Now, he finds inspiration in always remembering and chanting God\u2019s name.<\/p>\n            \n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cFor me, chanting is the most important practice\u2014it\u2019s the heart of my spiritual path.<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>Everyone has their focus, but what I love most from Guruji\u2019s teachings is the power of chanting. I enjoy reading about saints who emphasize this practice, and for me, Lord \u015aiva embodies that devotion.<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>My relationship with Lord \u015aiva is about deepening my absorption in the Divine. In the beginning, I struggled with contradictions. When I first heard Swami Revatikanta say Sri Hari is the highest, I couldn\u2019t understand why. I needed to know for myself.<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>So I studied different philosophies, searching for clarity. Over time, with Lord \u015aiva\u2019s blessing, Vai\u1e63\u1e47avism became part of me. I no longer saw Lord \u015aiva as the ultimate path but as a guide leading me to Sri Hari.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n            <p>When asked to share about mystical experiences or visions, Rishi Vrishaparva said he doesn\u2019t have any, but he can feel whether \u015aiva and K\u0101m\u0101k\u1e63\u012b-dev\u012b are pleased with the service.<\/p>\n\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cI don\u2019t always know exactly what they prefer\u2014it seems to change\u2014but it depends on how we approach it. With Lord \u015aiva, sometimes dressing the li\u1e45gam with a mask, snake, and dhoti feels right, while other times, simplicity is better. Each morning, I try to sense what feels best and offer something meaningful with pure intention.<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>If I overthink, things become unclear. When that happens, I just go with what feels right. If an offering doesn\u2019t seem accepted, I don\u2019t feel at peace until I change it.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n            <p>Guruji often visits, placing His head on the li\u1e45gam and praying to K\u0101m\u0101k\u1e63\u012b-dev\u012b with deep love. When the p\u016bj\u0101r\u012bs bring Him the \u0101rat\u012b lamp, He receives it with such devotion that His connection to \u015aiva and K\u0101m\u0101k\u1e63\u012b-dev\u012b is unmistakable.<\/p>\n            <p>Since childhood, Guruji has longed to worship the \u015aiva li\u1e45gam, and K\u0101m\u0101k\u1e63\u012b-dev\u012b was beside Him for years in the old temple at Shree Peetha Nilaya.<\/p>\n            <p>K\u0101m\u0101k\u1e63\u012b-dev\u012b, a unique aspect of P\u0101rvat\u012b, symbolizes mastery over the senses. Her name, meaning &#8220;the one with eyes full of desire,&#8221; reflects Her role in helping devotees overcome worldly attachments and turn inward.<\/p>\n            <p>Both \u015aiva and K\u0101m\u0101k\u1e63\u012b-dev\u012b guide seekers by removing distractions and drawing the mind toward spiritual focus.<\/p>\n\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cMy relationship with Guruji grew in a unique way through \u015aiva and K\u0101m\u0101k\u1e63\u012b-dev\u012b.<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>When I first started on the spiritual path, I was searching for meaning. I watched different gurus on YouTube, looking for answers that satisfied my mind. Then, I found Guruji.<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>At first, I only saw him in satsa\u1e45gs and didn\u2019t know him personally. Unlike other gurus who spoke to the mind, Guruji spoke about love. I didn\u2019t fully understand his words, but I felt something deep inside. It was as if, in Him, I had found the meaning of life. Even though my mind couldn\u2019t grasp it, my heart knew it was true.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n            <p>Rishi Vrishaparva\u2019s journey from Lord \u015aiva to Sri Hari is still unfolding, as his service in the temple has now shifted to Lord Ranganatha, with the blessings of both Lord \u015aiva and Guruji. We might just hear more of his inspiring journey in the months to come!<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"container no-padding\" style=\"display: flex; gap: 0.25rem;\">\n        <div class=\"blog-image-wrapper\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/03\/Rishi-Vrishapaarva-scaled.jpg\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blog-image-wrapper\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/03\/Shiva-2.jpg\">\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"container no-padding\">\n        <div class=\"text-750 padding-top-bottom-1\">\n            <h2>Nityaparam&#8217;s Journey from Exploration to Devotion<\/h2>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cWhen I first arrived at the \u0101\u015brama, I had only been there a few months when Guruji gave me an incredible opportunity\u2014to serve in the temple. I didn\u2019t know which deity I would serve. He simply told me, \u2018Prepare yourself.\u2019\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cIn early 2019, just before a resident pilgrimage, I found out I would be serving in the temple for ten days. I wanted to do my best, so I focused on preparing as much as I could. After some time, I learned that I would be serving R\u0101dh\u0101-Durg\u0101. I started my training, but just two days before the pilgrimage, another p\u016bj\u0101r\u012b approached me and said, \u2018Since you\u2019re already here for R\u0101dh\u0101-Durg\u0101, you can also serve \u015aiva and K\u0101m\u0101k\u1e63\u012b-dev\u012b.\u2019\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cI was surprised but ready for the challenge. Without hesitation, I said, \u2018Okay, sure! I\u2019ll do my best.\u2019 Those ten days were an unforgettable experience. I had the honor of serving not just one, but three deities!\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n            \n            <p>The period was intense, filled with challenges and learning. When asked what was most difficult\u2014dressing the deities, performing the puja, or waking up early\u2014his answer was simple: everything. He had to figure out how to dress the deity and perform the puja on his own, learning through trial and error and making some mistakes along the way.<\/p>\n\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cThe deities were very forgiving, and despite my mistakes, the experience was incredible. After ten days, when the residents returned, my service in the temple ended. I felt deeply sad, thinking, \u2018That was a once-in-a-lifetime chance, and now it\u2019s over. I\u2019ll never get another opportunity to serve in the temple again.\u2019\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n            <p>Weeks passed, until, out of nowhere, Swami Anirudha asked Nityaparam if he wanted to serve \u015aiva and K\u0101m\u0101k\u1e63\u012b-dev\u012b again. He immediately said yes. Swami was about to travel for five weeks, and the other p\u016bj\u0101r\u012b also had to leave for medical reasons, so they needed someone to step in.<\/p>\n            <p>The next day, the p\u016bj\u0101r\u012b showed him what to do, and suddenly, he was the only one left to serve once again. When they returned, he became part of the team, serving \u015aiva and K\u0101m\u0101k\u1e63\u012b-dev\u012b regularly. Since he was still new and didn\u2019t know much about them, he wanted to learn more and deepen his connection.<\/p>\n\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cI wanted to feel closer to \u015aiva and K\u0101m\u0101k\u1e63\u012b-dev\u012b. Every morning, I read Lord \u015aiva names, and in the evening, I read K\u0101m\u0101k\u1e63\u012b-dev\u012b`s. Lord \u015aiva`s many names amazed me and gave me ideas for decorating Him in the morning. I learned their meanings and stories, trying to show them in each decoration. Every abhi\u1e63eka needed careful planning to bring each name to life.<br>Sometimes, I asked Swami Anirudha for advice. Then, with the other p\u016bj\u0101ris, we would think of creative ways to decorate Lord \u015aiva to match His name.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n            <p>Once, while contemplating the name <i>Om Ashtamurtaye Namaha<\/i>, which means \u201cObeisances to the Lord who has eight forms\u201d, they discussed different ways to depict them. The next morning, for abhi\u1e63eka, they gathered various representations\u2014placing a Hanum\u0101n m\u016brti behind Lord \u015aiva, bringing a large t\u0101\u1e47\u1e0dava \u015aiva from the Babaji cave, and arranging other sacred symbols. The setup was elaborate and full of meaning.<\/p>\n            <p>Another time, in honor of the name <i>Om Digambaraya Namaha<\/i>, which means \u201cObeisances to Lord \u015aiva, whose robe is the cosmos\u201d, they decorated Lord \u015aiva as the center of the universe, draping a dark cloth around him and surrounding him with flowers to symbolize creation. They even borrowed cosmic-themed decorations from the main altar to enhance the effect. Some decorations turned out beautifully, while others were experiments\u2014but Guruji gave the p\u016bj\u0101r\u012bs complete freedom, loving the devotion behind every effort.<\/p>\n\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cGuruji\u2019s behavior was interesting to watch. Sometimes, He walked by in silence, looking at everything. Other times, He stopped during p\u016bj\u0101 or \u0101rat\u012b and gently made small changes \u2018Move this, put that here.\u2019\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cOne moment I will always remember is when Guruji arranged for a special golden mask for Lord \u015aiva. He personally asked for the right measurements to make sure it fit perfectly. When it arrived, we placed it on Lord \u015aiva during the morning abhi\u1e63eka, but Guruji corrected us: \u2018Put it on at four in the afternoon, just before opening the curtain.\u2019 He didn\u2019t explain why, but there was always a reason behind his guidance, even if we didn\u2019t understand it at the time.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n            <p>One day, Nityparam decorated the li\u1e45gam in honor of the name <i>Om Havishe Namaha<\/i>, which means, \u201cObeisances to Lord \u015aiva who receives oblations of gh\u012b\u201d. Since gh\u012b is a key element in Yaj\u00f1a, he covered Lord \u015aiva in gh\u012b and arranged a Yaj\u00f1a plate with all the traditional offerings, along with gh\u012b pots.<\/p>\n\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cThat evening, Guruji came and noticed the setup. Seeing the gh\u012b that had been collected from the li\u1e45gam in a bowl, He smiled, took some, and rubbed it on His knee. At that time, He was experiencing knee pain and used the blessed gh\u012b as a remedy. Moments like these showed the deep, loving connection between Him and Lord \u015aiva.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n            <p>Nityaparam`s service and focus evolved over time:<\/p>\n            <p>In the beginning, when he performed p\u016bj\u0101 or abhi\u1e63ekam, he was often distracted. As he faced the deities in the temple, there was constant movement behind him\u2014people walking, doors opening, guests arriving. It felt unsettling, making it hard to stay fully immersed.<\/p>\n            <p>At first, his mind kept drifting to the noise, the footsteps, the presence of others. But over time, something shifted. The external distractions lost their grip on him, and his focus turned completely toward the deity. The sounds and movements that once pulled him away no longer mattered.<\/p>\n            <p>Meanwhile, he became a Rituals Teacher, and when asked what advice he would give to those just beginning to perform p\u016bj\u0101, his response was simple and direct:<\/p>\n\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cPractice p\u016bj\u0101 every day, in your own space\u2014at home, in your room. Without daily practice, you won\u2019t truly understand it, because experience is everything.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cI could spend ten hours explaining the theory, but in the end, it all comes down to one thing\u2014sit down and do the p\u016bj\u0101. Challenge yourself. Even if you don\u2019t feel anything at first, commit to it. Try it for a week, maybe two. Every morning or evening, perform the p\u016bj\u0101, and only after that, evaluate: Do I continue? Do I stop?\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cBecause then, something happens. One day, you feel nothing. Another day, the m\u016brti seems alive. Another time, you might sense the deity wanting to be dressed a certain way or longing for a specific bhajan. These experiences are deeply personal. Through them, you interact with the divine.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cLooking inward isn\u2019t always easy, but through p\u016bj\u0101, focus sharpens, and the relationship with the divine deepens. Over time, the divine is no longer just within\u2014you begin to experience it all around you.\u201d<\/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\/2025\/03\/Nitya-1-scaled.jpg\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 48%;\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/03\/Nitya.jpg\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n    <style>\n        .blog-image-wrapper {\n            height: 150px;\n            width: 48%;\n        }\n        @media (min-width: 768px) {\n            .blog-image-wrapper {\n                height: 400px;\n            }\n            \n        }\n    <\/style>\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. 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So surrender the rest you don\u2019t need to the Feet of Shiva. He knows how to destroy it.<\/i>\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>Lord \u015aiva, one of the Trim\u016brti, embodies love, service, and devotion, holding a special place in the hearts of his devotees. 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