A Wave of Grace Across America: Paramahamsa Vishwananda Awakens Millions of Hearts

Paramahamsa Vishwananda, the living flame of bhakti and radiant heart of the global Bhakti Marga movement

NEW YORK, NY (TIP):  A new wave of divine grace is sweeping across America. Paramahamsa Vishwananda, the living flame of bhakti and radiant heart of the global Bhakti Marga movement, is awakening millions to the timeless truth of Divine Love. To sit in his presence is to experience the gentle yet transformative power of unconditional love — a love that heals the soul’s deepest longing and draws hearts closer to God.

From his earliest years, immersed in prayer and temples, it was clear he was no ordinary child. Through miracles and profound simplicity, he revealed the eternal truth that the Divine dwells within all. Today, as a living Master, he continues to guide seekers back to their eternal essence and the sweetness of surrender through devotion.

With his mission to “open the hearts of humanity to recognize eternal Divine Love,” Guruji has led over 75 sacred pilgrimages, visited 50 countries and 350 cities, offering darshan and satsang to countless seekers. The Bhakti Marga mission now thrives in 82 countries with 17 ashrams, 68 temples, and more than 220 active groups worldwide — living expressions of his grace.

Through his blessings, over 600,000 souls have received direct darshan. Millions more continue to be inspired daily by his presence — in person, online, and through the global community of devotees. His life stands as a testament to the eternal truths of Sanatana Dharma: devotion transcends all boundaries, unites all hearts, and reveals the eternal bond between soul and the Divine.

Western Seekers Embrace the Ancient Path

In a remarkable sign of the times, millions of Westerners are also turning to Paramahamsa Vishwananda. Drawn by his fresh and time-appropriate expression of Sanatana Dharma, they are immersing themselves fully in the living tradition he embodies. With boundless clarity and compassion, he has founded the Hari Bhakta Sampradaya — a spiritual lineage that channels the aspirations of seekers into the unifying current of bhakti.

For Guruji, true transformation is not in turning away from or rejecting life, but in embracing it fully — in all its abundant richness and diversity — and weaving devotion into every moment. When life is lived as an offering, the heart blossoms, awakening love, devotion, and the eternal truth of the soul, bringing harmony to both the inner and outer worlds. 

Paramahamsa Vishwananda Emphasizes Narasimha Temple in Elmira is a Spiritual Powerhouse Here to Offer Divine Protection for a Troubled World

Paramahamsa Vishwananda’s U.S. home is the Paranitya Narasimha Ashram and Temple in Elmira, New York — the largest Narasimha Temple in North America, consecrated in 2023.

Once a Christian church, it has been reborn as a radiant sanctuary of Sanatana Dharma. At its heart shines the swayambhu form of Lord Narasimha — majestic, compassionate, and overflowing with grace. Towering over eight feet and weighing 3.5 tons, this awe-inspiring deity radiates protection and devotion far beyond the temple walls, making Elmira a sacred destination for seekers across the world.

The temple unites cultures in a rare way. Murals of Christ, saints, and Gospel stories run parallel to murals of the Dashavatar, the story of Bhakta Prahlad, depictions of Krishna, Narasimha, and great bhaktas alongside murtis of Maha Lakshmi, Rukmini Panduranga, Tulsi Devi, Mahavatar Babaji, and Ramanuja Acharya.

Across the street, the Devi Mandir houses Maha Lakshmi, Kali Ma, and Durga Ma, whose motherly presence blesses all who visit. Here, Christ and Krishna meet in many forms, creating a living tapestry where East and West, faith and devotion, converge. Behind the altar, more than 3,000 sacred Shaligrams sanctify the space, receiving abhishekam on each Ekadashi, while pilgrims perform parikrama and darshan weekly.

Many testify to miracles, healing, and the unmistakable presence of Narasimha’s grace — guarding, uplifting, and awakening every soul. As Paramahamsa Vishwananda has revealed, Narasimha’s energy is especially vital in our times, when negativity is widespread. Known as the most merciful of avatars, Narasimha is the cosmic force of God who creates, sustains, and transforms universes. His presence in Elmira calls every heart to awaken, to return to love, and to realize the ultimate reality of the Divine.

The Divine USA Tour

On his way to New York City, Paramahamsa Vishwananda was warmly received at the Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey. The next day, on August 9, he gave his very first darshan at the iconic Riverside Church in Manhattan.

Over 1,250 people filled the cathedral for six hours of devotion, music, and darshan. The atmosphere was electric with love; tears flowed, hearts opened, and many experienced deep peace and reconnection to their spiritual roots. Among the distinguished guests was Teja Shah of VHPA, underscoring the event’s interfaith significance.

At its heart was a timeless reminder:

“I am not giving you this Love — I am helping you remember and experience the Love that has always been within you.”
 — Paramahamsa Vishwananda

Paramahamsa Vishwananda’s U.S. home: the Paranitya Narasimha Ashram and Temple in Elmira, New York — the largest Narasimha Temple in North America, consecrated in 2023.

Festivals in Elmira: Krishna Janmashtami and More

Back at the Elmira Ashram, nearly 500 devotees joined Paramahamsa Vishwananda for a weekend of joyous celebrations — Kali Ma Jayanti, Krishna Janmashtami, and live darshan. The sacred rituals filled the atmosphere with music, devotion, and divine joy. More than a festival, it became a living encounter with the Divine.

Devotion in Miami

In Miami, over 300 people gathered for satsang and darshan, where Western seekers immersed themselves in sound bath, meditation, kirtan, and Guruji’s blessings. Paramahamsa Vishwananda sang sacred chants, guided meditation, and personally blessed each attendee. The evening was filled with tears, laughter, and a tangible sense of the Divine.

Among the guests was Syamarani Dasi, renowned disciple of Srila Prabhupada, whose devotional paintings of Radha and Krishna are cherished worldwide. Guruji also visited the Sacred Vedic Arts Temple to honor her decades of devotional service through sacred art.

Many testify to miracles, healing, and the unmistakable presence of Narasimha’s grace

Direct Transmission After 18 Years: A Prophetic Soul Awakening in Elmira

The U.S. tour now reaches its most sacred moment — the Soul Awakening Retreat, September 11–14, at the U.S. Ashram in Elmira, New York. This four-day immersion is not merely a gathering, but a turning point for seekers worldwide. For the first time in 18 years, Paramahamsa Vishwananda will once again bestow the direct transmission of Atma Kriya Yoga, unveiling its eternal truth in the living fullness of a satguru’s grace.

Passed down by the immortal Mahavatar Babaji, Atma Kriya Yoga has long been known as a path of liberation — burning karma, purifying body and mind, awakening the soul to its own eternal light. Yet what makes this moment historic is Guruji’s revelation of its deepest essence: the heartbeat of kriya is bhakti. The highest fruit of practice is not technique alone, but the flowering of Divine Love itself.

To sit in the presence of a living Master and receive such a transmission is exceedingly rare. It is the nectar of thousands of years of lineage — distilled, embodied, and given directly in a form both timeless and practical, offered in the simple frame of a four-day retreat. Here, the ancient science of yoga meets the sweetness of devotion. What the rishis practiced in silence and what the saints poured into song is revealed to be one and the same.

The Soul Awakening in Elmira is a radiant testament to Paramahamsa Vishwananda’s divine mission: to reawaken humanity to the eternal truth of Sanatana Dharma. Through this retreat, prophecy comes alive — the West receiving the sacred union of kriya and bhakti, opening the way for countless souls to know the Divine not as a concept, but as the Beloved dwelling in their own hearts.

If your soul has been searching, waiting, or silently longing, consider this a sign. Such moments do not return. The call is now.

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(Based on a press release submitted by Neha Lohia)

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