When I first began my spiritual journey, Shri Ganesh was simply the Remover of Obstacles—the deity I turned to before starting something new. Like many, I saw him as the beloved son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati: a charming, benevolent god with an elephant head, riding a mouse, always ready to protect and bless.
Discovering My Ishta Devata: A Personal Journey
In the vast spiritual landscape of Sanatan Dharma, many seekers find themselves drawn to a particular form of the Divine—a form that feels personal, intimate, and alive within. This is known as one’s Ishta Devata—the beloved form of the Divine that speaks directly to the heart.
How Chanting "Shri Datta Jai Datta" Gently Changed My Life
It didn’t start with a grand plan. There were no rituals, no resolutions. Just a quiet nudge inside—a pull to start chanting “Shri Datta Jai Datta.” I had no idea this small act would begin to shift something deep within me.
Fierce Yet Compassionate: Seeing the Loving Heart Behind Fierce External Forms
Fierce deities often stir something primal in us — fear, awe, reverence. Such forms are wrapped in intense symbolism: weapons, fire, blood, skulls, roaring rage. At first glance, they appear terrifying. But for those who dare to look deeper, a profound truth is revealed — these deities are limitless embodiments of divine love, cloaked in ferocity to free us from illusion.
Guided by the Divine Within: 10+ Gods and Gurus Who Embody the Guru Tattva
In the absence of a living Guru, many spiritual seekers ask: Who will guide me on my path? The answer lies in the Guru Tattva—the essence of the Guru, which is present in all divine beings and can be accessed through your Iṣhṭa Devatā. These divine forms and Gurus can guide us to wisdom, self-realisation, and inner peace.
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