Sri-Sri Bhagavan Yeshua-Miriam Jagat Janani Premananda Mandir

The Sanātana-dharma religion, or Hinduism, with a global community of 1.2 billion adherents and approximately 2.5 million in the United States, is distinguished by its recognition of the universality of the Divine. Within this tradition, the Prabhuji Mission is a non-profit Hindu organization headquartered at the Avadhutashram. At the heart of this sacred space stands the Śrī Śrī Bhagavān Yeshua-Miriam Jagat Jananī Premānanda Mandir, a faithful expression of retroprogressive bhakti.

This traditional Hindu temple reflects an inclusive approach, rooted in the essential tenets of Hinduism, which affirm that the universal truth manifests in various forms, names, and cultural contexts. From this perspective, Jesus Christ is revered as the universal Avatāra, the divine incarnation whose mission transcends the boundaries of particular religions. Similarly, Miriam (Mary) is venerated as Jagat Jananī, the Cosmic Mother, understood as the primordial source that sustains and nourishes the entire universe.

यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत ।
अभ्युत्थानमधर्मस्य तदात्मानं सृजाम्यहम् ॥ ७ ॥
परित्राणाय साधुनां विनाशाय च दुष्कृताम् ।
धर्मसंस्थानार्थाय सम्भवामि युगे युगे ॥ ८ ॥

yadā yadā hi dharmasya
glānir bhavati bhārata
abhyutthānam adharmasya
tadātmānaṁ sṛjāmy aham 

paritrāṇāya sādhūnāṁ
vināśāya ca duṣkṛtām
dharma-saṁsthāpanārthāya
sambhavāmi yuge yuge

“Whenever and wherever there is a decline in religious practice, O descendant of Bharata, and a predominant rise of irreligion – at that time I descend Myself. To deliver the pious and to annihilate the miscreants, as well as to reestablish the principles of religion, I Myself appear, millennium after millennium.” (Bhagavad Gita, 4.7-8)

 The concept of Avatāra (अवतार), essential in Hindu theology, refers to the incarnation of the Divine in human form for the purpose of restoring cosmic balance, protecting the righteous, and eliminating the forces of evil and sin from humanity. Jesus Christ, known in this Mandir as Śrī Śrī Bhagavān Yeshua, is worshipped as the universal Avatāra, whose life and message transcend cultural and geographic barriers. His sacrifice is interpreted as an act of protection and restoration, as described in the Bhagavad-gītā (4.8): paritrāṇāya sādhūnāṃ vināśāya ca duṣkṛtām—”to protect the righteous and to eliminate evil.” In this sense, the teachings of Jesus Christ, grounded in love, compassion, humility, and selfless service, faithfully represent the ideals of Sanātana-dharma, the eternal tradition. Moreover, Jesus as the Avatāra is viewed as the most refined and perfect example of both the Hebrew and Vedic revelations.

Miriam, the Holy Mother of Jesus, known as the Virgin Mary in the Christian tradition, is venerated in this Mandir as Jagat Jananī, a title that means “Mother of the Universe.” In the Hindu framework, this title highlights cosmic motherhood as an eternal principle, associated with Śakti, the creative energy that originates and sustains existence. From the retroprogressive perspective, Miriam is not seen merely as the Mother of Jesus but as a manifestation of this supreme maternal energy. This approach does not seek to replace traditional conceptions of Śakti but rather integrates them into a universal framework that transcends cultural and religious differences, emphasizing the essential unity of the Divine.

Far from being superficial syncretism, the Śrī Śrī Bhagavān Yeshua-Miriam Jagat Jananī Premānanda Mandir is grounded in orthodox Hindu tradition. It celebrates the universality of the Divine as expressed in the Sacred Scriptures. In this space, rituals (pūjās), devotional songs (bhajans), and meditative practices are performed strictly in accordance with orthodox Vedic and Puranic traditions, to honor Jesus Christ and Miriam as supreme expressions of universal truths.

The term Premānanda, meaning “the bliss of pure love,” encapsulates the essence of this Mandir. Beyond external rituals, the temple inspires devotees toward universal and selfless love (prema), understood as the path to supreme bliss (ānanda). Its daily ceremonies deepen the connection with Śrī Śrī Yeshua Christ and Miriam Jagat Jananī as supreme expressions of love and compassion. Here, the principles of bhakti yoga, or “the path of devotion,” are fully lived through contemplation, meditation, prayer, and community service.

This Mandir does not aim to dilute religious identities or promote a forced fusion of traditions. Instead, it is founded on Hinduism’s capacity to recognize the Divine in diverse forms and manifestations. The maxim from the Rig Veda (1.164.46) clearly expresses this: Ekam sat viprā bahudhā vadanti—”Truth is one, but the wise call it by different names.” By honoring Jesus Christ and Miriam within the Hindu theological framework, this temple affirms the diversity of divine manifestations while emphasizing the essential unity of all existence.

This bridge between traditions affirms that every authentic path leads toward eternal love and the realization of truth.