- Copper Sri Saraswati Yantra
- Nav Durga Yantra
- Shiva Shakti Mala
- Soul Landscapes - Painted by Babaji
- Haidakhandi Arati with Sri Babaji CD
- Sacred Print - Kali Ma
- Sacred Print - Babaji in Turquoise
- Babaji in Green Shirt, Compassionate Gaze
- Babaji Giving Blessings B/W
- Tibetan 7 Metal Hand Hammered Singing Bowls
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About Marge, owner & manager of Vishwa Gifts and how Vishwa Gifts was created:
Having grown up on a farm in Nebraska and raised strict Catholic (in parochial schools for 14 years), spiritual connection and a work ethic have been a very important part of my entire life. That has been the recurring theme of my existence: Work is Worship.
After graduating from the University of Nebraska with a teaching degree, I taught in the Lincoln Public Schools for 10 years and completed a Master’s Degree with an endorsement in Multicultural Education. In June of 1982, after reading “Autobiography of a Yogi” and meeting up with people who had been to Haidakhan to visit Babaji, I was blessed with being given permission and the means to visit Him.
Babaji gave specific instructions to transform our simple Nebraska farmstead into a center/ashram/temple, a place where people could come to live the teachings of truth, simplicity, and love. Babaji sent an assistant with us to buy the Temple accessories and gave us the Padukas (Sacred Sandals) from the altar in His Temple in Vrindaban at Guru Purnima. He said once this center was going, to go out and make these centers all over.
In 1984, at a meeting in January, Babaji gave instructions that the USA central distribution of His materials was to be handled through this simple farmstead in Nebraska. In July, 1984, a delegation sent by Shri Muniraji arrived to bring a few related items for starting a business selling these materials and getting them out to people. The first mailing list had no more than 30 people on it and the catalog was less than one typed page. This eventually turned into a 16-page catalog that was mailed out once every 2 months, as things expanded over the years.
In 1985 and 1986, Shri Maha Muniraji and Shri Shastriji came to give blessings and to help establish the temple/ashram, staying for several days each time, performing the rituals and meeting with people who would be instrumental in helping out. By 1988, a small Temple was built and the enlivened murti (Shri Rajeshwari - Queen of Goddesses) was added. From there, things kept expanding and growing into dormitories, a large temple building, organic gardens, and many facilities used as a retreat center.
Subsequent visits from Shri Muniraji were organized in 1990 and 1997, each time bringing more than 200 people to the Center at a time for several days in a row.
Saints and Great Teachers of many faiths came to the Center to share their teachings and to experience and enhance the pure spiritual vibrations of the place and meet with those who frequented the place. Each of these events was promoted through our newsletter and thousands of people came to this remote place on a farm in Nebraska, experiencing the peace and simplicity of this place. As Director of the place through all the years, I felt extremely fortunate to be instrumental in bringing these people together and in bringing forth the traditions as practiced in Haidakhan Vishwa Mahadham. Universal Peace Center was my home and also a spiritual pilgrimage destination in the most unlikely location.
In 1996, Nate entered our lives as a 6-day-old infant, our adopted son. Much of my focus then had to be in the parenting and schooling aspect for Nate. By 1999, instructions were received to start a website (www.babaji.net) so the teachings could be transmitted at all times within the homes of those interested, without the expense or hardship of traveling away from families or work situations. By 2004, it became apparent that the "Cyber Ashram" would be more viable than the physical one, due to needs of schooling for Nate, changes in the family structure, and fewer people willing to help out with the physical needs of a property so large and complex. The property was liquidated at that time.
Presently, Nate (age 12) and I are living in Sedona, Arizona. Nate is home-schooled and it is a very busy household. I am the coordinator of www.babaji.net and personally fill all orders through the Vishwa Gifts online shop in order to continue spreading Shri Babaji’s teachings in the purest manner possible. Shop orders and donations are our only means of support at this time.
I offer several email lists (free membership found at www.babaji.net) reinforcing Babaji’s Teachings and teaching the puja and other ritual aspects of what is learned in Haidakhan, Babaji’s Home ashram in India. The Cyber Ashram is a spiritual community in itself, and it assists people in creating ashrams/temples within their own homes, promoting the blessings of Truth, Simplicity and Love to reach more people on a local level.
We appreciate your support and generosity and we welcome your questions and your suggestions on how to serve you better.
Om Namah Shivaya
Bhole Baba ki Jai!
Love and blessings,
Marge
Some of my other projects and passions:
Navaratri 2008!
A collection of texts and information to increase your understanding of Navaratri. This is a good place to start if you are looking for a simple introduction to Navaratri: http://www.babaji.net/prayers-navaratri.htm
Jai Vishwa Gift Shop
Offering products from a place of Truth, Simplicity, Love and Service. Our intent is to be of service providing products that will help those on the higher path!: http://www.babaji.net/catalog
Rare Babaji Photos
Many of these rare images have never been seen before. All images have been collected by Marge; either shot or scanned by her and presented here for the enjoyment of all: http://www.babaji.net/community-photos.htm
Babaji Wallpapers
Our multimedia page provides a place to find screensavers, wallpapers and other babaji related materials. This section is very much a work in progress: http://www.babaji.net/multimedia.html
Babaji Speaks
This is a special website documenting Shri Haidakhan Babaji's correspondence with His devotees on the internet. Most of it is through email, as passed to and from Babaji: http://www.babajispeaks.com
Truth, Simplicity, Love-Notes Newsletter
Our weekly email newsletter sharing the teachings of Babaji: Truth, Simplicity, Love and Service. Becoming a member of this list is a prerequisite for access to our FREE DOWNLOAD section: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TSLNotes/
Wonderful Babaji Slide Show! By Dr. Laura De Giorgio
An inspiring and heart-felt presentation capturing the essence of Babaji. The music on the slide show is by Russill Paul (the cd is "SHAKTI YOGA" available here): http://www.deeptrancenow.com/babaji.htm
Higher Path Blog
Sharing Babaji's Teachings in a practical, everyday life sort of way. Maintained by Babaji.net coordinator Marge DeVivo: http://highpath.blogspot.com
Having grown up on a farm in Nebraska and raised strict Catholic (in parochial schools for 14 years), spiritual connection and a work ethic have been a very important part of my entire life. That has been the recurring theme of my existence: Work is Worship.
After graduating from the University of Nebraska with a teaching degree, I taught in the Lincoln Public Schools for 10 years and completed a Master’s Degree with an endorsement in Multicultural Education. In June of 1982, after reading “Autobiography of a Yogi” and meeting up with people who had been to Haidakhan to visit Babaji, I was blessed with being given permission and the means to visit Him.
Babaji gave specific instructions to transform our simple Nebraska farmstead into a center/ashram/temple, a place where people could come to live the teachings of truth, simplicity, and love. Babaji sent an assistant with us to buy the Temple accessories and gave us the Padukas (Sacred Sandals) from the altar in His Temple in Vrindaban at Guru Purnima. He said once this center was going, to go out and make these centers all over. In 1984, at a meeting in January, Babaji gave instructions that the USA central distribution of His materials was to be handled through this simple farmstead in Nebraska. In July, 1984, a delegation sent by Shri Muniraji arrived to bring a few related items for starting a business selling these materials and getting them out to people. The first mailing list had no more than 30 people on it and the catalog was less than one typed page. This eventually turned into a 16-page catalog that was mailed out once every 2 months, as things expanded over the years.
In 1985 and 1986, Shri Maha Muniraji and Shri Shastriji came to give blessings and to help establish the temple/ashram, staying for several days each time, performing the rituals and meeting with people who would be instrumental in helping out. By 1988, a small Temple was built and the enlivened murti (Shri Rajeshwari - Queen of Goddesses) was added. From there, things kept expanding and growing into dormitories, a large temple building, organic gardens, and many facilities used as a retreat center.
Subsequent visits from Shri Muniraji were organized in 1990 and 1997, each time bringing more than 200 people to the Center at a time for several days in a row.
Saints and Great Teachers of many faiths came to the Center to share their teachings and to experience and enhance the pure spiritual vibrations of the place and meet with those who frequented the place. Each of these events was promoted through our newsletter and thousands of people came to this remote place on a farm in Nebraska, experiencing the peace and simplicity of this place. As Director of the place through all the years, I felt extremely fortunate to be instrumental in bringing these people together and in bringing forth the traditions as practiced in Haidakhan Vishwa Mahadham. Universal Peace Center was my home and also a spiritual pilgrimage destination in the most unlikely location.
In 1996, Nate entered our lives as a 6-day-old infant, our adopted son. Much of my focus then had to be in the parenting and schooling aspect for Nate. By 1999, instructions were received to start a website (www.babaji.net) so the teachings could be transmitted at all times within the homes of those interested, without the expense or hardship of traveling away from families or work situations. By 2004, it became apparent that the "Cyber Ashram" would be more viable than the physical one, due to needs of schooling for Nate, changes in the family structure, and fewer people willing to help out with the physical needs of a property so large and complex. The property was liquidated at that time.
Presently, Nate (age 12) and I are living in Sedona, Arizona. Nate is home-schooled and it is a very busy household. I am the coordinator of www.babaji.net and personally fill all orders through the Vishwa Gifts online shop in order to continue spreading Shri Babaji’s teachings in the purest manner possible. Shop orders and donations are our only means of support at this time.
I offer several email lists (free membership found at www.babaji.net) reinforcing Babaji’s Teachings and teaching the puja and other ritual aspects of what is learned in Haidakhan, Babaji’s Home ashram in India. The Cyber Ashram is a spiritual community in itself, and it assists people in creating ashrams/temples within their own homes, promoting the blessings of Truth, Simplicity and Love to reach more people on a local level.
We appreciate your support and generosity and we welcome your questions and your suggestions on how to serve you better.
Om Namah Shivaya
Bhole Baba ki Jai!
Love and blessings,
Marge
Some of my other projects and passions:
Navaratri 2008!A collection of texts and information to increase your understanding of Navaratri. This is a good place to start if you are looking for a simple introduction to Navaratri: http://www.babaji.net/prayers-navaratri.htm
Jai Vishwa Gift ShopOffering products from a place of Truth, Simplicity, Love and Service. Our intent is to be of service providing products that will help those on the higher path!: http://www.babaji.net/catalog
Rare Babaji PhotosMany of these rare images have never been seen before. All images have been collected by Marge; either shot or scanned by her and presented here for the enjoyment of all: http://www.babaji.net/community-photos.htm
Babaji WallpapersOur multimedia page provides a place to find screensavers, wallpapers and other babaji related materials. This section is very much a work in progress: http://www.babaji.net/multimedia.html
Babaji SpeaksThis is a special website documenting Shri Haidakhan Babaji's correspondence with His devotees on the internet. Most of it is through email, as passed to and from Babaji: http://www.babajispeaks.com
Truth, Simplicity, Love-Notes NewsletterOur weekly email newsletter sharing the teachings of Babaji: Truth, Simplicity, Love and Service. Becoming a member of this list is a prerequisite for access to our FREE DOWNLOAD section: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TSLNotes/
Wonderful Babaji Slide Show! By Dr. Laura De GiorgioAn inspiring and heart-felt presentation capturing the essence of Babaji. The music on the slide show is by Russill Paul (the cd is "SHAKTI YOGA" available here): http://www.deeptrancenow.com/babaji.htm
Higher Path BlogSharing Babaji's Teachings in a practical, everyday life sort of way. Maintained by Babaji.net coordinator Marge DeVivo: http://highpath.blogspot.com