{"id":8711,"date":"2025-04-30T14:05:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T13:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/?page_id=8711"},"modified":"2025-05-01T11:06:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T10:06:05","slug":"the-masters-lilas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/temple\/blog-posts\/the-masters-lilas\/","title":{"rendered":"The Masters 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\/04\/The-Masters.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-image__content container\">\n        <h1>THE MASTERS 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><strong>May 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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. Their teachings help lead us from ignorance to understanding, from darkness to light. This blog is meant to help you feel their divine presence\u2014even though it is so subtle and humble, we might sometimes overlook the quiet blessings they bring to our daily lives.<\/p>\n<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\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\/04\/Sri-Ramanuja.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\/04\/Babaji-2-temple.jpg\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section>\n  <div class=\"container no-padding\">\n    <div class=\"text-750 padding-top-bottom-1\">\n      <h2>From the Mountains to the Ashram<\/h2>\n      <p>Anjushri&#8217;s spiritual journey is rich with inspirational and meaningful stories. From her path to becoming an Atma Kriya Yoga teacher, to her transformation into a <i>brahmac\u0101ri\u1e47\u012b<\/i>, and her role as a resident and <i>p\u016bj\u0101r\u012b\u1e47\u012b<\/i> at Shree Peetha Nilaya, there is much to learn from this former school teacher from Switzerland.<\/p>\n      <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cI grew up in the mountains, surrounded by peace and beauty. When I was about 19 or 20, I moved far away to study. In that new town, I met a woman who became like a spiritual mother to me. She introduced me to spiritual ideas I had never encountered before.<\/i><\/p>\n      <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>One day, she told me about a book called Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramaha\u1e41sa Yogananda. I didn\u2019t have much money, but I found an old copy in a second-hand bookshop. I still have it\u2014and I still read it. It\u2019s very special to me.<\/i><\/p>\n      <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>As I read about Mah\u0101vat\u0101ra B\u0101b\u0101j\u012b and Paramaha\u1e41sa Yogananda, I felt a deep connection\u2014especially with Mah\u0101vat\u0101ra B\u0101b\u0101j\u012b. I dreamed of going to the Himalayas to find Him and maybe live in an \u0101\u015brama.<\/i><\/p>\n      <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>But life took a different turn. I met my husband, started a family, and stayed in Switzerland. Still, Mah\u0101vat\u0101ra B\u0101b\u0101j\u012b remained in my heart.<\/i><\/p>\n      <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>Years later, I met my guru, Paramaha\u1e41sa Vishwananda, and came to His \u0101\u015brama, Shree Peetha Nilaya. Of course, I brought my beloved book with me. It still guides me to this day.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n      <p>One of the most meaningful steps in her Bhakti Marga journey was becoming an Atma Kriya Yoga teacher.<\/p>\n      <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cI remember back in 2008, Guruji and Bhakti Marga were looking for more Atma Kriya Yoga teachers. I\u2019ve always loved teaching\u2014it\u2019s my passion as a schoolteacher. So, I thought, why not ask Guruji if I could become an Atma Kriya Yoga teacher?<\/i><\/p>\n      <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>One day, we were sitting in the Light Hall, and a friend asked Guruji if she could become a teacher. I was too shy to ask myself. But then something inside me said, Go for it! I ran after Guruji as He was walking away and called out, \u2018Guruji, Guruji!\u2019<\/i><\/p>\n      <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>He stopped and looked at me. \u2018Yes, what do you want?\u2019 He asked.<\/i><\/p>\n      <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u2018I would like to become a teacher,\u2019 I said.<\/i><\/p>\n      <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u2018Why do you want to become a teacher?\u2019 He asked.<\/i><\/p>\n      <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u2018Because I like teaching,\u2019 I answered.<\/i><\/p>\n      <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>He looked at me and said, \u2018That\u2019s no reason,\u2019 and walked away.<\/i><\/p>\n      <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>I felt a bit sad and thought, okay, maybe it\u2019s not meant to be. But then Guruji turned around and said, \u2018You can speak with\u2026\u2019 and gave me a name. I didn\u2019t know who that person was, so I thought, alright, I guess it\u2019s over.<\/i><\/p>\n      <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>But a little later, a young man came up to me\u2014it was Swami Tulsidas. He said, \u2018Guruji told me you want to become a teacher. You can come with me\u2014we\u2019ll talk.\u2019<\/i><\/p>\n      <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>We had a nice conversation, and afterward, he said, \u2018I\u2019ll speak with Guruji, and we\u2019ll see what happens.\u2019<\/i><\/p>\n      <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>A short time later, I got the answer\u2014yes, I could become an Atma Kriya Yoga teacher!\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n      <p>Over the years, Shree Peetha Nilaya underwent many renovations. As part of the changes, there was a plan to create a special cave for Mah\u0101vat\u0101ra B\u0101b\u0101ji\u2019s m\u016brti.<\/p>\n      <p>There was a large, empty hall\u2014once used like a bowling alley\u2014and it was chosen as the place to build the cave. The space was carefully transformed using papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9, lovingly shaped to create a beautiful, serene atmosphere.<\/p>\n      <p>Sometime later, a big and beautiful <i>m\u016brti<\/i> of Mah\u0101vat\u0101ra B\u0101b\u0101j\u012b arrived. It was placed inside the cave with great love and care. From that moment on, people could visit, pray, and do their <i>sadhana<\/i> in that space.<\/p>\n      <p>It quickly became a special place, meaning so much to everyone who experienced it.<\/p>\n      <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>&#8220;After that, a team of three p\u016bj\u0101r\u012bs began doing p\u016bj\u0101 for Mah\u0101vat\u0101ra B\u0101b\u0101j\u012b every morning. One day, they asked if I could help. I was very happy to join them. Slowly, I took on more responsibility. I began washing <i>Mah\u0101vat\u0101ra B\u0101b\u0101j\u012b<\/i>\u2019s m\u016brti once a month and dressing Him in fresh clothes.<\/i><\/p>\n      <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>Then, one morning\u2014some time before the inauguration of the new temple\u2014I came for the p\u016bj\u0101, and Mah\u0101vat\u0101ra B\u0101b\u0101j\u012b was gone! The cave was empty!<\/i><\/p>\n      <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>I was shocked and confused. \u2018Where is B\u0101b\u0101j\u012b? What happened?\u2019 I asked Swami Keshava. He just laughed and said, \u2018He went on holiday!\u2019<\/i><\/p>\n      <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>I felt worried. A small B\u0101b\u0101j\u012b m\u016brti had been taken before and never returned, so I feared the same had happened with the large one. We could no longer do the p\u016bj\u0101 or serve B\u0101b\u0101j\u012b&#8230;<\/i><\/p>\n      <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>But when the new temple opened, we had a big surprise\u2014Mah\u0101vat\u0101ra B\u0101b\u0101j\u012b was there, on the main altar! He looked so beautiful and fresh, dressed in bright colors. Swami Keshava smiled and said, \u2018You see, He came back from His holiday!\u2019<\/i><\/p>\n      <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>A few weeks later, another m\u016brti of Mah\u0101vat\u0101ra B\u0101b\u0101j\u012b arrived from India. This one was black, and it was placed inside the cave. Guruji performed the installation rituals, and finally, we could serve Mah\u0101vat\u0101ra B\u0101b\u0101j\u012b there once again.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n      <p>Anjushri finds deep joy in doing <i>p\u016bj\u0101<\/i>, feeling a strong and loving connection to Mah\u0101vat\u0101ra B\u0101b\u0101j\u012b through the <i>m\u016brti<\/i>. In her heart, she knows\u2014it is the same B\u0101b\u0101j\u012b who lives in the Himalayas.<\/p>\n      <p>Every time she steps into the cave, her heart feels light, her spirit lifted. It\u2019s as if just being in that sacred space brings her home.<\/p>\n      <p>Sometimes, even the simple thought of doing <i>p\u016bj\u0101<\/i> the next morning brings a smile to her face. Waking up, walking to the cave, and offering her love to B\u0101b\u0101j\u012b\u2014these are precious moments that fill her with peace.<\/p>\n      <p>To Anjushri, Guruji and B\u0101b\u0101j\u012b are one. When she serves Mah\u0101vat\u0101ra B\u0101b\u0101j\u012b, she feels she is also serving Guruji. Their love and quiet support are always with her, giving her the strength and joy to walk her path with an open heart.<\/p>\n      <p>Anjushri\u2019s life has been filled with many blessings. From her quiet childhood in the mountains to her life at the <i>\u0101\u015brama<\/i>, each step of her journey has been full of grace. The gentle presence of the Masters has always been there, silently guiding her\u2014and for her, that presence is the most beautiful gift of all.<\/p>\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\/04\/Anjushri.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\/04\/Babaji-Day-2012.jpg\">\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"container no-padding\">\n      <div class=\"text-750 padding-top-bottom-1\">\n          <h2>Finding Strength in Service<\/h2>\n          <p>Sudamadasananda met Guruji in 2018, and that same year, he became a devotee. His spiritual journey is not full of big or dramatic experiences. It is quiet and steady, focused on becoming a better person.<\/p>\n          <p>In the beginning, the path was not easy. But slowly, he began to understand his true direction in life. He felt that he was meant to live as a <i>brahmac\u0101r\u012b<\/i> and dedicate his whole life to God.<\/p>\n          <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cAt the time, I was working as a dentist in Portugal and I was having several challenges in a new workplace. I visited the \u0101\u015brama for JLF but didn\u2019t mention any of this. Instead, I asked Guruji what He thought about me becoming a brahmac\u0101r\u012b. He replied, \u2018You can study for the test, and then we\u2019ll see.\u2019 I understood that the decision ultimately rested with me \u2014 and I chose to go for it.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n          <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cShortly after returning home, I also asked Guruji if I could leave this job. To my surprise, He replied that \u2018maybe I could work in a devotee\u2019s dental practice near the \u0101\u015brama.\u2019 I took that &#8220;maybe&#8221; seriously.<\/i><\/p>\n          <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>A few months later, everything began to fall into place. I started preparing for the brahmac\u0101r\u012b test and fully committed to this path. In 2022, I left everything behind in Portugal, moved to SPN, and was officially initiated as a brahmac\u0101r\u012b on September 27th. I became a resident shortly afterward.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n          <p>Sudama\u2019s journey since he moved to Germany has been quite an adventure\u2014full of challenges, both big and small. There were financial struggles, emotional ups and downs, and many mental challenges related to living in a new country, with so many unknown rules and procedures. Being a dentist never really felt right for him. And if he wanted to work as one in Germany, he\u2019d first have to learn the language.<\/p>\n          <p>But when Guruji gives you a direction and you follow it, things often start to fall into place in ways you don\u2019t expect.<\/p>\n          <p>From the beginning, Sudama had an instant connection with his personal deities, regularly doing <i>p\u016bj\u0101<\/i> and <i>abhi\u1e63eka<\/i> at home. Over time, this simple practice became more than a routine\u2014it became his favorite form of <i>s\u0101dhana<\/i>. Still, he never pictured himself as a <i>p\u016bj\u0101r\u012b<\/i>.<\/p>\n          <p>That all changed during a resident pilgrimage to India in late 2023. Most of the <i>\u0101\u015brama<\/i> residents were away traveling, and the temple needed help. Swami Keshava asked Sudama to step in. To his surprise, he was assigned to serve Lord Narasi\u1e41ha\u2014even though he didn\u2019t meet the usual requirements and had almost no experience serving in the temple.<\/p>\n          <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cFor about two weeks, I was fully focused on serving Lord Narasi\u1e41ha \u2014doing abhi\u1e63eka, dressing Him, and offering the evening p\u016bj\u0101. My whole day was centered around Him.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n          <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cAlthough my i\u1e63\u1e6dadeva is Radha and Krishna, I felt a strong and unexpected connection with Lord Narasi\u1e41ha. When the residents returned and my sev\u0101 ended, I felt genuinely sad. It had been such a special time, and I didn\u2019t want it to end. I even noticed a strong jealousy toward the p\u016bj\u0101r\u012bs, which surprised me. I asked myself, \u2018Why am I feeling this way?\u2019\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n          <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>Then it became clear: I had been shaping my day around serving Lord Narasi\u1e41ha. So, I began to do the same with my own deities\u2014waking them, putting them to rest, and caring for them more attentively.<\/i><\/p>\n          <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>A few weeks later, I received a simple message from Swami Keshava. He said there might be an opportunity for me to serve as a p\u016bj\u0101r\u012b regularly. Later, he confirmed it: I would be serving The Masters.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n          <p>At first, temple service was difficult to enjoy for him. Most of the <i>p\u016bj\u0101r\u012bs<\/i> were experienced and did <i>abhi\u1e63eka<\/i> and other duties quickly and confidently. He, on the other hand, learned slowly and, as a perfectionist, struggled to keep up with the temple\u2019s fast pace.<\/p>\n          <p>No one pressured him directly, but he often felt like others were waiting. That quiet, unspoken expectation was something he had to learn to deal with.<\/p>\n          <p>Over time, he started letting go of his perfectionism. He learned to stay focused and enjoy the service, even when there was pressure. The deities always met him with peace and compassion\u2014never with judgment\u2014even in his hardest moments.<\/p>\n          <p>Serving them slowly changed how he faced challenges, and he began to feel calm and supported in their presence.<\/p>\n          <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cServing Them gave me strength and stability\u2014especially during the stress of learning German, handling paperwork, and adjusting to life in a new country. Even when I felt overwhelmed and lost, I never stopped doing temple service. It kept me grounded.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n          <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold);\"><i>\u201cBalancing everything was hard and I often felt torn between studying and serving. But I followed my heart\u2014and I\u2019m glad I never gave up the service.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n          <p>Through serving the deities, he realized that he was also serving the Satguru. This gave his spiritual path deeper meaning.<\/p>\n          <p>From the beginning, he felt a quiet sense of belonging to Guruji\u2014not through strong emotions, but it was undeniable to observe the inner transformation that happened after Guruji came into his life.<\/p>\n          <p>Today, his direct contact with Guruji is minimal, usually just short talks about dentistry. As a <i>p\u016bj\u0101r\u012b<\/i>, he sees Guruji in the <i>p\u016bj\u0101<\/i> kitchen frequently but never seeks attention. He goes there to serve, not to be seen. When Guruji needs to speak to him, he does so\u2014reminding him that there\u2019s no need to chase Him. Guruji comes when the time is right.<\/p>\n          <p>He noticed how easy it is to try to get closer to Guruji by copying others or pushing for closeness through those around Him. But he chose not to follow that path. He approaches Guruji only when it feels sincere and respects the current external relationship that exists between them.<\/p>\n          <p>Now that he\u2019s finished his German studies and is preparing to start work, he\u2019s unsure how much he can continue serving in the temple. It\u2019s a hard thought, as temple service has become part of him. Still, he trusts that the connection will remain.<\/p>\n          <p>In the end, though he serves The Masters, it often feels like They are the ones serving him. Their constant blessings give him the strength and courage to keep walking his path.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\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\/04\/Sudhamadas.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\/05\/Sudamadas-Darshan.jpg\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\" style=\"max-width: 750px;\">\n  <p style=\"color: var(--bm-dark-gold); text-align: center;\"><i>\n    Dhy\u0101na m\u016bla\u1e41 guror m\u016brti\u1e25<br>\n    p\u016bj\u0101 m\u016bla\u1e41 guro\u1e25 padam<br>\n    Mantra m\u016bla\u1e41 guror v\u0101kya\u1e41<br>\n    mok\u1e63a m\u016bla\u1e41 guro\u1e25 k\u1e5bp\u0101<br><br>\n\n    \u201cThe root of meditation is the Guru`s form; the root of worship is the Guru`s Feet; the root of mantra is the Guru`s word; the root of liberation is the Guru`s Grace.\u201d <br><br>\n    Sri Guru Gita, verse 76\n  <\/i><p>\n<\/div>\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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In this way, nurturing one another, you will obtain the highest good.\u201d Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 3, Verse 11<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/donate.shreepeethanilaya.org\/products\/rose-deity-donation-program?variant=44118913777819\" 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\/2025\/04\/Guruji-and-The-masters.jpg\" 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 Paramahamsa Vishwananda`s Satsang<\/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=\"Taking Shelter with the Guru | Paramahamsa Vishwananda\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eluFtKPWQQI?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\"><i>\u201cIt`s not you who serve the Master but, whether you know it or not, it`s the Master who is serving you, all the time. The Masters don`t come to Earth for themselves. They come to lift you all up\u201d<\/i><\/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>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. 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