In conjunction with our occasional Mundamala feature, “And Mother Claps Her Hands,” which introduces the sangha to newly initiated members, this new offering “Birth in the Dharma,” celebrates the arrival of souls born into the SRV sangha.  The strengthening of the householder ashrama through the practice of dharma and its various sadhanas in this age is crucial for the highest …

The monastic disciples of Sri Ramakrishna are each a unique spiritual personality, representing the Master and carrying his message throughout India and the world. They all were of exemplary character, vast spiritual depth, and they widely influenced many souls in their own lifetime, as well as those of future generations. After the great light that was Sri Ramakrishna left this …

Getting over the “How” of Spiritual Life (Just do it) by Annapurna Sarada Recently, I have been part of some conversations concerning the desire of sangha members to know exactly “how” to put particular teachings into practice.   Of course, we love to have this modeled for us, but it seems that we forget that we have that at hand.  For …

January 17 – 19, 2015 Last month Babaji and the SRV Hawai’i Sangha held a retreat at a new location that became an instant favorite, and which has paved the way for an annual retreat on the Big Island over Martin Luther King weekend.  Over 50 years ago, Reverend King shared his dream of equality, freedom, and opportunity for all. …

The most recent Divine Mother season at the Portland Ashram was particularly auspicious, as we welcomed two new initiates to the sangha after the conclusion of the beautiful and sublime Durga Puja. Anahata Shabdini SRV has had the great good fortune recently to conduct our retreats at Windwood Waters, a verdant retreat center near Stevenson, Washington. Our hosts have been …