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Leena Mohanty
5 days ago3 min read
Under the Divine Gaze of Maa Samaleswari
It was a new beginning, a fresh chapter in life, and as I stepped into the world of my in-laws in Burla, Western Odisha, I could feel...
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Leena Mohanty
Dec 83 min read
Maa Bhattarika: The Heartbeat of Baramba's Soul
It all began with an unshakable longing to visit Baramba—the land of my ancestors, the place I’ve always called my own, despite the...
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Leena Mohanty
Dec 14 min read
Maa Biraja: Odisha's Eternal Guardian
In a mystical land called Jajpur, nestled beside the sacred river Vaitaraṇi, lies the revered Biraja Kṣhetra, home to the ancient Goddess...
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Leena Mohanty
Nov 243 min read
Maa Katyayani: Slayer of Evil, Bestower of Blessings
The story of Maa Katyayani is steeped in devotion, mysticism, and divine intervention. Known as the sixth form of Goddess Durga, Maa...
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Leena Mohanty
Nov 175 min read
Chhatia Bata: A Timeless Tale of Prophecy and Devotion
I had long cherished a deep wish to visit the revered temple of Chhatia Bata Jagannath, where the mysteries of divinity and prophecy...
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Leena Mohanty
Nov 104 min read
Atmanivedanam: The Journey of Total Self-Surrender
The journey of devotion finds its culmination in Atmanivedanam , or self-surrender, a state where the devotee offers not only his body...
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Leena Mohanty
Nov 35 min read
Sakhyam: Embracing the Eternal Friend
In ‘Nava- Vidha Bhakti’ (the ninefold path of devotion), Sakhyam , or divine friendship, invites a unique and cherished relationship with...
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Leena Mohanty
Oct 275 min read
Dasyam: A Devotee's Journey of Selfless Service
"I am Sri Ramachandra’s servant." These powerful words of Hanuman to Ravana encapsulate the essence of Dasyam , one of the highest forms...
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Leena Mohanty
Oct 204 min read
Vandanam - The Soul's Deepest Bow
The sixth form of devotion in the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam is Vandanam , an act of reverence and prayer that draws the heart closer to the...
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Leena Mohanty
Oct 134 min read
Archanam: The Divine Offering
Archana, the worship of the Lord, is a sacred act of devotion that bridges the human soul with the Divine. Worship can be offered to the...
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Leena Mohanty
Oct 64 min read
Padasevana: The Path of Humility
In the journey of bhakti-yoga, the nine forms of devotion guide the soul towards deep spiritual union with the Supreme Lord. One of these...
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Leena Mohanty
Sep 295 min read
Smarana-Bhakti: The Power of Constant Remembrance
The third mode of Bhakti Yoga is Smaranam , the constant and loving remembrance of God. Among the most sincere ways to engage in Smaranam...
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Leena Mohanty
Sep 224 min read
Kirtanam Bhakti: Tuning the Soul
Kirtanam is that form of Bhakti wherein the devotee chants and sings praises in the name of the guru or the deity, immersing themselves...
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Leena Mohanty
Sep 155 min read
Shravan Bhakti: The Gateway to Divine Love
In the vast ocean of devotion, Shravan Bhakti holds a place of great importance, acting as the very foundation upon which all other forms...
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Leena Mohanty
Sep 84 min read
Navadha Bhakti: The Nine Pillars of Devotion
Navadha Bhakti , or the Nine Forms of Devotion, are described as essential paths for a devotee to realize the Divine. These nine forms...
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Leena Mohanty
Sep 14 min read
The Fortune of Mother Yashoda
kṣaumaṁ vāsaḥ pṛthu-kaṭi-taṭe bibhratī sūtra-naddhaṁ putra-sneha-snuta-kuca-yugaṁ jāta-kampaṁ ca subhrūḥ rajjv-ākarṣa-śrama-bhuja-calat-k...
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Leena Mohanty
Aug 253 min read
The Essence of Divine Attraction
Rāga, in its essence, is a state of complete and natural immersion in the object of one’s devotion. When the mind becomes deeply...
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Leena Mohanty
Aug 189 min read
Rupa Madhuri, Venu Madhuri
sri-gopya ucuh: aksanvatam phalam idam na param vidamah sakhyah pasun anuvivesayator vayasyaih vaktram vrajesa-sutayor anavenu-justam...
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Leena Mohanty
Aug 114 min read
Sri Vrindavan Dham
In the heart of India, nestled on the banks of the river Yamuna, lies the divine land of Vrindavan - a place where the divine and the...
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Leena Mohanty
Aug 44 min read
The Glory of Braj Mandal
The word ‘Braj’ has been beautifully and variously depicted in the Vedas and Puranas, each description highlighting its divine essence...
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Leena Mohanty
Jul 285 min read
Sacred Brij Mandal through the Ages
More than 5,000 years have passed since the days of the Mahabharata, the great epic battle that has left an indelible mark on Indian...
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Leena Mohanty
Jul 216 min read
A Call to Vrindavan's Sacred Shores -10
Govardhan As the car approached Govardhan, a surge of joy welled up within me. The first glimpse of Kusum Sarovar filled my heart with a...
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Leena Mohanty
Jul 145 min read
A Call to Vrindavan's Sacred Shores -9
Anuragi Baba We navigated the narrow lanes, eventually turning into Chhipi Gali. There, we knocked on the door of Anurag Kunj, Anuragi...
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Leena Mohanty
Jul 75 min read
A Call to Vrindavan's Sacred Shores -8
Sri Rasik Bihari Ji Coming out from Baba’s kutir, Didi gently guided us towards the sacred grounds, where the samadhi sthal of the saints...
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