Family, Page 2

Stop War in the Home, Muruga Watches, Skanda Shasti (1 of 4)

Description: Lord Muruga Part 1. Today Gurudeva familiarizes us with the nature of Lord Muruga who puts dharma into action. Gurudeva discusses Lord Muruga in relation to penance, problem solving, suffering and mitigation of karma. ...
Time: Longer than 8 minutes

Stop War in the Home, Muruga Watches, Skanda Shasti (2 of 4)

Description: Lord Muruga Part 2. . Gurudeva tells us that Lord Muruga has vowed to stop war in the world, war at home, child and spousal abuse and to bring peace. The story of how Lord Muruga appeared in a vision to Gurudeva is told, as is the ancient Hawaiian worship of Lord Muruga, known to them as God Ku or Ku-mara. ...
Time: Longer than 8 minutes

Stop War in the Home, Muruga Watches, Skanda Shasti (3 of 4)

Description: Lord Muruga Part 3. Lord Muruga is watching closely worldwide. He sees children beaten down so they have no self will, no identity. Inspired by Lord Muruga, Gurudeva tells us how husbands should be responsible, treating wives properly, and that we all must protect all the children of the world. ...
Time: Longer than 8 minutes

Stop War in the Home, Muruga Watches, Skanda Shasti (4 of 4)

Description: Lord Muruga Part 4. Lord Muruga and millions of devas see us, they hear our conversations, they know what goes on behind closed doors. Bad karma will return. Gurudeva tells us to invoke Lord Muruga today to make a difference. True stories of crimes against children are presented. Gurudeva gives us solutions through simple practices of Hinduism. ...
Time: Longer than 8 minutes

Can You Keep A Secret?

Description: Can you keep a secret? That's too bad. Hear Gurudeva tell why. The "Don't tell Mom. Don't tell Dad" syndrome will eventually tear a family apart. Gurudeva also states again what makes a home a home, different from a mere house or hotel. ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes

Divorce Pt. 1

Description: One of our TAKA readers asked Gurudeva about the implications and consequences of divorce. In answer, Gurudeva gave a talk this morning which will appear here over the next few days. In part 1 today, ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes

Divorce Pt. 2

Description: Gurudeva continues with part two of his talk on Divorce. He explains the depth of the wounds inflicted upon children of divorce and how the break up effects their emotional development for years to come. ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes

Divorce Pt. 3

Description: Hear now the conclusion of Gurudeva's talk on Divorce. This talk was given on Sun 1 in askwer to a question from a TAKA visitor who needed some guidance on how to look at this difficult subject. Gurudeva explains in this segment the principle of emotional maturity and the various subtle aspects of man and woman living together, why they were ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes

Home as a Business Pt.1

Description: Sit down, turn off the TV, breath deeply and regularly, quiet your mind, just a little, and then listen to Gurudeva guide you gently through a Color Meditation for 10 minutes. Learn to visualize, or call to mind, specific colors at will, and in the process gain a little more control over your mind, and feel your nerve system become quieter. ...
Time: Longer than 8 minutes

Home as a Business Pt.2

Description: This is the second part of gurudeva's talk on Home as a Business? Your home can prosper and expand, or it can go out of business, even become bankrupt. The determining factor, Gurudeva stresses, is the daily expression of appreciation, love and the giving of praise. ...
Time: Longer than 8 minutes

Divorce is like Bankruptcy Pt. 1

Description: Another e-devotee's question is answered today: "In the analogy of marriage as a business, would it be correct to say Divorce is when the family goes Bankrupt?" Gurudeva responds in detail, including a discussion of the karma created by divorce. He says, "In Hinduism, the marriage IS THE Marriage. ...
Time: Between 4 and 8 minutes

Divorce is like Bankruptcy Pt. 2

Description: Today Gurudeva concludes his answer to the question: "Is the Divorce of a Marriage like the Bankruptcy of a Business?" He explains that in both cases, everyone is the loser. ...
Time: Between 4 and 8 minutes

Where do we Let Off Steam?

Description: Gurudeva responds to another question, this one came up after Gurudeva explained the principle of running the home like a business. If we can't let off steam at work, and our home is like a business, then where can we let off steam? Are you steamed? Then listen in.... ...
Time: Between 4 and 8 minutes

Where do We Let Off Steam? Part 2

Description: Gurudeva concludes his response to the question, "Where do we let off steam?" Today he talks about the karma created when said "steam" is indiscriminately released in the home and office. ...
Time: Between 4 and 8 minutes

Observances of Birth, pt.1 (with Tamil)

Description: Today Gurudeva responds to a question about the Hindu Observances of Birth, such as not going to the temple or worshiping in the home shrine. Isn't birth supposed to be a joyous occasion? An e-devotee asked. ...
Time: Between 4 and 8 minutes

Communication Keeps the Family Together

Description: Gurudeva responds to a query about how to keep the bond between youth and parents strong and meaningful. Gurudeva gives some examples of parents he has seen and concludes that the key is in daily communication between family members. ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes

Separation in an Abusive Marriage, part 1

Description: Gurudeva addresses a difficult and tragic topic today in response to an e-devotee's question: "Is divorce not an option even in an abusive relationship?" Gurudeva discusses the nature of such relationships, possible causes, and offers a way out. ...
Time: Between 4 and 8 minutes

Separation in an Abusive Marriage, part 2

Divorce and the Mother in Law

Description: Gurudeva continues the discussion of divorce by responding to an e-query, "In a situation where husband and wife are not getting along, or when they have already separated, what can a mother-in-law do?". ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes

I Love Who You Love

Description: Gurudeva answers a question about strengthening the bonds between parents young adult children who marry outside the race and religion. Gurudeva discusses the "Westernization" of Hindu youth and says that he holds the parents responsible, as they have given the child over to Vishva Guru Maharaja (aka: the world). ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes

Interfaith Marriage

Description: What does Gurudeva think about a Hindu man who loves a Christian woman. He wants to remain Hindu, but she wants him to become Christian, but he loves her....sound like a Hindu soap opera? Well, it happens. Gurudeva's advice is, "think of the children" and "go shopping for a good Hindu wife." ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes

Gurudeva's Audio Discourses