Mirabai Devi

Mirabai Devi

Mirabai Devi, is a spiritual teacher and author. She is believed by her followers to be a living expression of the Divine Mother. She is the author of Samadhi: Experiences of the Divine and is the founder of the Mirabai Devi Foundation which is dedicated to her mission of raising world consciousness throughout the world and healing humanity.

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Life account

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, as a child Mirabai experienced Divine Light and beings of light who appeared before her. She later journeyed to India and throughout the West, studying from various spiritual traditions. She is now based in Princeville, Hawaii.

Activities

About her work, Mirabai says, "My mission in life is to help humanity return home to God, raise consciousness of the planet, and so bring liberation and world peace." [1]

Mirabai's programs include spiritual teachings, guided meditation, healing, devotional singing and the transmission of the Divine Light, called Darshan. Through these programs, she awakens and empowers people to focus on the light of God within and directly experience their own Divine nature, regardless of personal beliefs or religion. Mirabai travels widely and receives thousands of visitors of all religions for Darshan which is provided free of charge. Her humanitarian projects include fundraising for 9 AIDS Orphanages in South Africa and leading ongoing World Peace Prayer and Meditation groups in and around South Africa and the United States.

Notes

  1. ^ Mirabai Devi Foundation Website

Books

  • Samadhi : States of Enlightenment - by Mirabai Devi

Recordings

  • Abundance, A Guided Meditation - by Mirabai Devi
  • Forgiveness, A Guided Meditation - by Mirabai Devi
  • Ishta Devata, A Guided Meditation - by Mirabai Devi
  • The Golden Light, A Guided Meditation - by Mirabai Devi

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