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Maha Shivaratri is the most auspicious night for the worship of the greatest bhakta of the Supreme Lord Narayana: Lord Shiva. Commonly perceived as the Lord of Destruction, we see Lord Shiva's contribution more as the gift of transformation. The old must be destroyed to make way for the new! During the 2020 Maha Shivaratri celebrations, Paramahamsa Vishwananda conducted a full abhishekam to the Hari Poorna Bhakta Shiva deity in the morning and we all venerated Lord Shiva by staying awake the entire night with bhajans, Vedic ceremonies, dance performances, a play by the children, and a variety of satsangs. Check out more impressions from the event - link in bio @TheAshram_spn #TheAshram #AshramLife #shreepeethanilaya #BhaktiMarga ___________________________________ #shivaratri #2020 #shiva #nataraj #mahadev #shankar #himalaya #meditation #lingam #vibhuthi #ashram #evolve #experience #explore #BhaktiYoga #Bhakti #Love #Divine #spirituality #spiritual #photooftheday #photography
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On 20 February, 2020, the Bhutabhrteshwarnath Mandir was the site of a day-long ceremony to install the newest additions to the deities of the main temple: Sri Kripanidhe Ramachandra Bhagavan, Sita-devi, Lakshman, Hanumanji and Saraswati-devi! ⠀ ⠀ The day featured the ancient Vedic rituals required for their installation, including a yagna and the chance for everyone to offer water to Lord Rama's Feet, plus a constant stream of non-stop music and kirtan the entire day! At their final arati, Paramahamsa Vishwananda introduced each one of these stunning deities, one by one. He described their divine qualities with such love and reverence, and then invited everyone to come for darshan.⠀ ⠀ Come to The Ashram - Shree Peetha Nilaya and experience darshan for yourself! ;)⠀ ⠀ see more impressions - link in bio⠀ ⠀ ⠀ @TheAshram_spn @bhutabhrteshwarnathmandir #TheAshram #AshramLife #shreepeethanilaya #BhaktiMarga⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ___________________________________⠀ #ram #rama #saraswati #devi #mother #mandir #temple #worship #devotion #service #puja #community #dharma #ashram #experience #explore #BhaktiYoga #Bhakti #Love #Divine #spirituality #spiritual #photooftheday #photography
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'In meditation, when the mind is calm, you have a personal contact with the Divine, not outside, but within you. And this inner contact is the most wonderful and the most powerful contact you can ever have.' Paramahamsa Vishwananda Join us as we celebrate Maha Shivaratri on 20 February 2020 at The Ashram @TheAshram_spn #TheAshram #AshramLife #shreepeethanilaya #BhaktiMarga ___________________________________ #shiva #shivaratri #mahashivaratri #meditation #focus #ashram #evolve #experience #explore #BhaktiYoga #Bhakti #Love #Divine #spirituality #spiritual #photooftheday #photography #yoga #mindfulness #healing #yogi #peace #shakti #balance
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I am commonly surrounded by various business networks in my day-to-day life. More times than not, I witness the modern western world pressuring the people to work hard at becoming someone relevant. Money, deceit, and individual status at times trumps generosity, authenticity, and harmony. For me, The Ashram is a place where all of those masks come down. The only common goal is rooted in a higher divine purpose. It’s a breath of fresh air every time I’m blessed to come embrace this place, which not only allows me to be free of all the materialistic, worldly noise, but it offers the tools to go back in the world with enthusiasm and just love! With a clear mind and full heart, I always leave reminded of that which is truly valuable in this precious life: A loving relationship with the Divine. Nikunja Dasi @moriahhopej from USA @TheAshram_spn #TheAshram #AshramLife #shreepeethanilaya #BhaktiMarga ___________________________________ #ashram #evolve #experience #explore #BhaktiYoga #Bhakti #Love #Divine #spirituality #spiritual #photooftheday #canon #photography #instagood #beautiful #happy #inspiration #life #travel #authentic #strong #authenticity #feminine #harmony
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On 26 January, 2020, the first of a series of 1-week Sangha Facilitator Trainings started at SPN with over 30 participants from a dozen countries. The aim of these trainings is to deepen the understanding of what sangha is, to empower and inspire the facilitators in their roles, and to establish a long-term relationship with them beyond the training, helping them to feel supported over time. The training is very experiential, fun and inspiring. A powerful reminder of what sangha centred around God and Guru is and what a vital role it plays in our spiritual lives! @TheAshram_spn #TheAshram #AshramLife #shreepeethanilaya #BhaktiMarga ___________________________________ #community #training #sharing #experiences #sangha #international #worldwide #relationship #guru #god #teamwork #ashram #evolve #experience #explore #BhaktiYoga #Bhakti #Love #Divine #spirituality #spiritual #photooftheday #photography
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Lord Nataraja (Shiva) is shown here as the source of all transformation within the cosmos. The purpose of His dance is to release everyone from the delusion of the ego-self in order to go beyond worldly, material attachments. @TheAshram_spn #TheAshram #AshramLife #shreepeethanilaya #BhaktiMarga ___________________________________ #shiva #nataraj #art #painting #meditation #ashram #evolve #experience #BhaktiYoga #Bhakti #Love #Divine #spirituality #spiritual #photooftheday #photography #yoga #shakti #namaste #balance #mindfulness #india #mind #om
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Do you remember how we showed you the Golden Milk recipe from The Ashram? Would you like to know how we make our delicious Chia Seed Puddings? Let us know in the comments below and like the post👇🏾 Once you see how it's done, you can give yourself a refreshing, healthy treat anytime. 😋 @TheAshram_spn #TheAshram #AshramLife #shreepeethanilaya #BhaktiMarga ___________________________________ #vagan #vagetarian #chia #seeds #healthy #ashram #experience #BhaktiYoga #Bhakti #Love #Divine #spirituality #photooftheday #photography #food #instafood #yummy #delicious #sweet #sweettooth #recipe #pastry #eat #tasty #foodpics #foodphotography
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Love what you are doing, but offer everything to the Divine. Put in your mind that everything that you do, whatever God has given you, it is yours to do. That’s your dharma right now. Do it well, with focus and with love, and see what God brings to you next! ∞ Timeless wisdom based on teachings of @paramahamsa_vishwananda. @TheAshram_spn #TheAshram #shreepeethanilaya #BhaktiMarga #ashramlife ___________________________________ #service #seva #quote #inspiration #ashram #experience #BhaktiYoga #Bhakti #Love #Divine #spirituality #spiritual #quoteoftheday #hospitality #community #entrepreneur
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Our new mataji winter sangha activity: crocheting shawls, hats and clothes for the SPN Panduranga Mandir deities. Warming our Lord warms our hearts!⠀ ⠀ ⠀ @TheAshram_spn #TheAshram #AshramLife #shreepeethanilaya #BhaktiMarga⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ___________________________________⠀ #madewithlove #fashion #cloth #god #deity #fun #panduranga #homemade #community #ashram #experience #explore #BhaktiYoga #Bhakti #Love #Divine #spirituality #spiritual #photooftheday #photography #canon
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Hari Poorna Bhakta Shiva is considered the greatest devotee of Lord Narayana, and gives us an example of single-pointed focus on God as He meditates without becoming distracted. He is also the Great Transformer and is responsible for destruction of the old to make way for the new. @TheAshram_spn #TheAshram #AshramLife #shreepeethanilaya #BhaktiMarga ___________________________________ #focus #narayana #shiva #god #ashram #experience #explore #BhaktiYoga #Bhakti #Love #Divine #spirituality #spiritual #photooftheday #photography #yoga #meditation #peace #shakti #energy #balance #mindfulness #happy
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Feeling closer to the Divine can come in the simplest way, just using the colours of love. @TheAshram_spn #TheAshram #AshramLife #shreepeethanilaya #BhaktiMarga ___________________________________ #art #sketch #focus #colour #jagannath #puri #ashram #experience #BhaktiYoga #Bhakti #Love #Divine #spirituality #spiritual #photooftheday #photography #artist #design #illustration #painting #artwork #creative #drawing #instaart #inspiration #fineart
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On the spiritual path, you never lose, you always gain. In reality, the things which you transform, which you let go of, give you strength in letting it go. Without doing that, you’ll not move forward in life. It doesn’t matter how your life is. Spirituality means being strong in your daily routine, wherever you are, whenever you do your dharma. @paramahamsa_vishwananda @TheAshram_spn #TheAshram #AshramLife #shreepeethanilaya #BhaktiMarga ___________________________________ #path #ritual #gain #transformation #life #dharma #ashram #evolve #experience #explore #BhaktiYoga #Bhakti #Love #Divine #spirituality #spiritual #photooftheday #photography #meditation #yoga #healing #energy #consciousness #inspiration #mindfulness
