About Us
Our Inspiration
At the heart of Feminine Spirituality lies a profound truth: the feminine essence—rooted in qualities such as receptivity, emotional depth, and relational wisdom—is vital not only for individual transformation, but also for a balanced society and spiritual growth.
Our purpose is to uncover the original context in which the feminine was valued within Vedic śāstra and to illuminate the deeper meanings embedded in these sacred portrayals.
Through thoughtfully designed courses and an engaging online presence, the Feminine Spirituality Center, a dedicated project of Jiva Institute of Vedic Studies, Vrindavan, invites seekers to explore these timeless insights from Vedic scriptures, offering guidance for both everyday living and spiritual growth.
With this vision in mind, the Feminine Spirituality Center is guided by the following objectives:
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To illuminate the Feminine in Śāstra
We offer accessible and insightful teachings on how women, feminine archetypes, and feminine symbolism are portrayed in Vedic śāstra. Through our Vrindavan center and online platforms, we invite seekers of all backgrounds to engage with these sacred narratives and uncover their timeless spiritual wisdom and relevance.
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To Clarify Misconceptions and Contextualize Śāstric Teachings for Modern Life
We seek to address the common misconceptions and explain the intent, symbolism, and historical context of śāstric teachings with sensitivity and depth, honoring tradition while making its wisdom accessible and relevant to the realities and challenges of contemporary life.
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To Reveal the Transformative Power of Beauty and Poetic Relish in Śāstra
We offer a unique approach to exploring poetic relish in Vedic śāstra, revealing how aesthetic experience, refined emotion, and sacred beauty can deepen spiritual insight, devotion, and inner transformation
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To Inspire Personal and Social Transformation through Feminine Values
We encourage the cultivation of feminine values such as compassion, receptivity, humility, and emotional intelligence as foundations for spiritual growth, harmonious relationships, and a more balanced society.
Meet the Feminine Spirituality Team
Our team brings together teachers, practitioners, and guides from diverse Vedic disciplines, such as philosophy, yoga, Ayurveda, psychology, classical dance, and music, each contributing their unique wisdom to support your inner journey.
Our Team
Satyanarayana Dasa Babaji
Guiding Inspiration of Feminine Spirituality
Satyanarayana Dasa Babaji (PhD in Sanskrit) is the guiding inspiration behind the Feminine Spirituality Center. From an early age, he felt a deep affinity for India’s spiritual teachings and rich cultural heritage. Growing up in a traditional family environment, he witnessed firsthand the essential and dignified role of women as the heart of society—a formative experience that has profoundly shaped his lifelong commitment to honoring the feminine spirit of devotion on the spiritual path.
In his teachings on the Sandarbhas and his commentaries on the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, Bābājī emphasizes that the ultimate purpose of the Vedic scriptures is to awaken love for the Divine. He highlights how the amorous pastimes depicted in these texts, primarily through feminine characters, serve as symbolic expressions of this divine love. Far from mundane romantic narratives, these portrayals invite seekers to transcend literal interpretations and enter into their sacred, transcendental meaning.
Jaya Devi
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Illuminating the Feminine in Vedic Wisdom
Jaya Devi (PhD in Sanskrit) is dedicated to revealing the aesthetic beauty and spiritual depth of Vedic wisdom, offering timeless guidance for both daily living and inner transformation.
Through Sanskrit studies and under the guidance of her guru, Śrī Satyanārāyaṇa Dāsa Bābājī, she realized that the feminine is not merely related to gender, but represents a profound spiritual principle essential for devotion and spiritual growth.This realization inspired her book From Taj to Vraj: A Feminine Spiritual Odyssey, which traces her journey from material ideals to a deeper experience of feminine spirituality.
Jaya Devi is especially committed to clarifying misunderstandings surrounding Vedic teachings and restoring their authentic meaning through language, symbolism, and cultural context. She collaborated with Professor Winand Callewaert, D.Lit., on Dutch translations of the Bhagavad Gītā and Hitopadeśa.
Through her writings, courses, and online teachings, she continues to inspire seekers worldwide, illuminating Feminine Spirituality as a path of inner beauty, balance, and devotion.
Ila Manjari
Srngara Yoga Teacher
Ila Manjari is a devoted yoga and meditation teacher from Melbourne, Australia, who has been living in Bali for over a decade. With years of dedicated personal practice and more than 500 hours of training in the Sri Vidya and Kriya Yoga lineages, she offers a grounded and embodied approach through Hatha, Yin, and Kriya Yoga. Her teachings are rooted in traditional yogic wisdom and lived spiritual practice.
As the Śṛṅgāra Yoga Teacher, Ila brings a body-centered dimension to Feminine Spirituality, helping participants integrate spiritual knowledge into daily life through movement, breath, meditation, and inner awareness. Together, we weave the devotional wisdom of bhakti-śāstra with yogic practices that nurture emotional well-being, physical balance, and inner clarity.
Jahnava Devi
Srngara Yoga Embodiment Artist
Jahnava Devi is a talented Odissi dancer whose expressive artistry brings a unique depth to the courses of Feminine Spirituality. Through her natural acting ability and deep passion for traditional Indian dance and music, she adds a vibrant dimension to the learning experience.
Her presence allows participants to not only imbibe the teachings intellectually, but to feel them through movement, expression, and aesthetic beauty, making the journey both enriching and deeply engaging.
Mallika Devi
Shaping the Spirit of Feminine Spirituality
Mallika Devi has played a key role in conceptual development and production of the Feminine Spirituality courses. She has contributed to video editing, audio recording, content consultation, design layout, and imagery curation, ensuring each element reflects the spirit of the feminine.
She holds a Master's degree in Pedagogy, specializing in intercultural studies, from the University of Cologne in Germany. Additionally, she completed Ayurvedic Therapist Training at the renowned Chakrapani Clinic in Jaipur, India. Her inspiration continues to shape Feminine Spirituality as a space where beauty, wisdom, and devotion meet.
Ladili Devi
Bringing Vision and Creativity to Life
Ladili Devi is one of the guiding inspirations behind Feminine Spirituality, blending philosophical depth with artistic creativity. As the video editor at the Feminine Spirituality Center, she carefully selects, refines, and arranges video footage and imagery to reflect the heart of our teachings.
Her fertile and imaginative mind brings clarity, beauty, and emotion to each presentation, transforming content into a meaningful visual experience. With a Master’s degree in Social Solidarity Economy and a diploma in Panchakarma Therapy, she unites holistic understanding with spiritual vision, infusing every creation with harmony and depth.
Joshika Richmond
Guest Speaker Vedic Psychology
Joshika Richmond is a Western-educated Psychologist who integrates a person-centred approach to help individuals realize their highest potential. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Development from the University of California, Davis, a Master of Business in Hotel Management from Cornell University, and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University.
Having studied Vedic Psychology under the guidance of Satyanarayana Dasa Babaji, Joshika unites Eastern wisdom with Western understanding to illuminate the deeper dimensions of the mind and heart. Through her inspiring talks at the Center for Feminine Spirituality, she offers profound insights into women’s psychology, revealing how emotional awareness, self-compassion, and spiritual insight can lead to genuine healing and wholeness.
Kamala Devi
Guest Speaker Organic Cooking and Cow Seva
Kamala Devi shares her expertise in wholesome, health-oriented cooking while illuminating the deeper spiritual value of cow seva and organic gardening.
She beautifully explains how cows embody the essence of feminine love, nurturing their calves with tenderness and generosity, and extending that same nurturing spirit by sharing their milk with humanity. For Kamala, cow seva is much more than a traditional practice; it is a simple yet profound expression of gratitude and devotion, offering a gentle and heartfelt way to connect with the Divine.
Priyanka Pandey
Guest Teacher - Indian Dance
Priyanka Pandey brings the rich tradition of Bharata Natyam to life through her teaching of contemporary Indian dance rooted in this classical art form. She holds a Master’s degree in Art from Kanpur University and a diploma in Naturopathy from Akhil Bharatiya Prakritik Chikitsa Parishad College in New Delhi, India.
Passionate about the transformative power of movement, Priyanka inspires women to embrace devotional dance as a profound way to connect with themselves, build meaningful connections with others, and deepen their relationship with the Divine.