Through intimate portraits and inspired meditations, Markus Ray cracks open the sacredness in coffee cups, mountaintops, airports, and vistas to reveal a Source that is divinely feminine. A sacred stillness emerges as one's consciousness opens to the purity, power, love, and perfection that is the Divine Feminine.
Those who love poetry will appreciate the wildly metaphysical, allegorical, and yet intensely honest and personal songs of the eighteenth-century poet and saint Ramprasad. These songs vividly present the mystery of the Feminine Divine, an intimate experience of the Mother, and a vast play of energy sustained by the Goddess Kali.
Strand’s mystical poems to Ma Kali, the Dark Goddess of India, as occasioned by his encounters with the material dealt in depth in both Waking Up to the Dark and the Way of the Rose. “A treasure of mystical poetry, these poems pulsate with truth.” —Carolyn Myss, author of Intimate Conversations with the Divine and Anatomy of the Spirit In the early hours of June 16, 2011, Clark Strand witnessed a startling apparition of the Divine Feminine in the form of a young woman with an X of black electrical tape over Her mouth. Strand removed the tape, and She began to speak of a coming age of chaos and collapse in which the world of humankind would be severely chastened so that Her world—the world of Nature—could be renewed. Overwhelmed by the presence of One so fully Other, Strand found that love was the only language that would suffice. Drawing inspiration from Song of Songs and the Bengali mystics Ramprasad and Sri Ramakrishna, he began a series of poems to Ma Kali, the Dark Goddess of India, the words to which often came from the Great Mother Herself.
"The scholarship in this book is superior, revealing a depth of insight and a scope of knowledge possible only from a scholar who has lived with the concerns of feminist theology for decades. Ruether is a gifted storyteller, and lucidly translates complex ideas and debates. This work is of the highest importance, and Ruether asks the right questions at the right time. The text is groundbreaking."—Nancy Pineda-Madrid, Saint Mary's College of California "Ruether has provided a valuable introduction to an important feminist topic: what can we know about sacred female imagery in Western culture? She guides us through contemporary feminist scholarship, providing engaging narrative, and venturing her own interpretations. Ruether calls for feminists to move beyond divisions created by our different interpretations of prehistory and work together towards our common project of a more peaceful, just, and ecological world."—Carol Hepokoski, Meadville Lombard Theological School
Honoring the female part of the divine, from a refreshingly modern perspective. Call Her Goddess―call her God the Mother―call her the Feminine Principle―Her children need Her, and our world deeply suffers the pains of Her absence. Through the warmth and the wit of poetry, this book is an invitation for all―women, men, of any religion or of no religion―to welcome Her home and set a permanent place for Her at the family table. Carol Lynn Pearson’s poetry is accessible, thoughtful, and thought-provoking―the perfect balance of wisdom, humility, and humor. Carol Lynn Pearson has been a professional writer, speaker, and performer for many years. In addition to her volumes of poetry, she is well known for such books as The Ghost of Eternal Polygamy; her memoir Goodbye, I Love You; Consider the Butterfly, which was a finalist in the inspiration/spiritual category of the 2002 Independent Publishers Book Awards; and a series of inspirational books that began with The Lesson. Carol Lynn has been a guest on such programs as The Oprah Winfrey Show and Good Morning, America and has been featured in People magazine. She has a master of arts in theater, is the mother of four grown children, and lives in Northern California. Visit her at www.carollynnpearson.com.
In the community of Minoa in Bronze Age Crete, the Snake Goddess is a potent force that humans interact with. The priestesses engage in trance journeys brought on by controlled ingestion of snake venom. Through trance they gather prophetic information for the community. When Aureillia, a Snake Priestess of Minoa, begins having visions of an unspeakable evil, her simple life is thrown into turmoil. Her Bronze Age community of Crete ruled by the cycles of the moon will soon be affected by another force. Visions of the future lead Aureillia to a loss of innocence and the discovery of her extraordinary powers. Dintino weaves a fast moving narrative of intrigue and suspense as she recreates the culture of Minoan Crete where the Goddess, sensuality and beauty are venerated. "Highly recommended." "...a gorgeously written tale of love and personal evolution." "The imagery in the book is incredible and I found it spellbinding." "If you ever wondered what it might be like to be a Minoan Snake Priestess, Dintino takes you there intimately." If you want to experience a time when women were empowered and humans lived in balance with the earth, read this book. This is an updated second edition of the paperback title.
Ramprasad Sen, a great lover of Kali Ma, the Hindu goddess, wrote these pieces in her honor. Contemporary translations are full of devotion and vitality. --Hohm Press.
In Rock Your World with the Divine Mother, best-selling author Sondra Ray shares her experiences with such divine mothers as Ammachi, Mother Mary, and Mary Magdalaine. This book helps initiate readers into the Divine Mother energy, which is vital for both inner peace and world peace. By reclaiming this energy, readers bring more unity, abundance, cooperation and peace, health and joy, spiritual power, and creativity into their lives and recapture the true essence and feminine power.
In the celestial realm of our Sanatana Dharma, the Lalitha Sahasranamam, the hymn of a thousand names, adorns the sacred pedestal as an ode to the Goddess Lalita, the embodiment of divine grace and strength. This chant, shrouded in the mystical allure of a thousand epithets, offers a sacred gateway to understanding the cosmic feminine principle and Her omnipotent presence. The Book contains thousand names of Sri Lalitha, which can be used to find Baby names. Secret Mantras are also added with meaning such as Prayer to Shambhu Deva (By Sri Maha Vishnu & Indra) with meaning, Sambhu Deva’s Invocation of Sri Lalitha (Ashthakarika Sthothram) with meaning and Sarva Devata Krita Sri Lalitha Sthothram with meaning. Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam also is mentioned in Sanskrit / Hindi / Devanagri Script and Telugu along with English. Sri Lalithopakhyanam, The Story Of Goddess Sri Lalitha is added for required background. Enshrined within these verses lies a celestial narrative—a tapestry of a thousand divine appellations—that echoes the resplendence and omnipresence of Lalita. Each name, a poetic gem, encapsulates Her myriad attributes, evoking an enchanting imagery of Her celestial form, boundless compassion, and unparalleled grace. This acts as an invocation, inviting the seeker to embark on a spiritual voyage through the verses that reveal the magnificence of Lalita, illuminating the path to cosmic harmony and spiritual awakening. As you immerse in the sacred syllables of Lalitha Sahasranamam, be prepared to be transported into the realm of divine beauty, strength, and the ultimate feminine energy that reigns supreme over the cosmos." This serves as an irresistible gateway to the mystical world of Lalitha Sahasranamam, setting the tone for a spiritual sojourn into the celestial realm of the divine Goddess Lalita.