http://www.gurudeva.org/taka/ en-us © 2006 Himalayan Academy Gurudeva's wisdom in short and powerful daily talks Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami This podcast features short daily episodes, from one to seven minutes long, of talks given by one of the most influential and inspiring spiritual leaders of our time. Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami's discourses range from deeply esoteric subjects to everyday human concerns, always revealing the enlightened perspective of a Hindu mystical master. Himalayan Academy webmaster@hindu.org no Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami A reading, in Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami's own voice, of Lesson 221, Chapter 32 of "Merging with Siva": "The Astral Body". A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He compiled his life's teachings in a book trilogy called The Master Course. "Merging with Siva" is the third book of his trilogy, revealing the depths of raja yoga, the clear white light, the states of mind and the ultimate spiritual destiny of every seeker in 365 lessons. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/mws/gr_mws_lesson-221.mp3 Sat, 17 May 2008 03:00:02 -0800 6:45 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Karma, Yoga, Metaphysics, Reincarnation, Chakras, Mysticism, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami A reading, in Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami's own voice, of Lesson 220, Chapter 32 of "Merging with Siva": "The Astral Body". A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He compiled his life's teachings in a book trilogy called The Master Course. "Merging with Siva" is the third book of his trilogy, revealing the depths of raja yoga, the clear white light, the states of mind and the ultimate spiritual destiny of every seeker in 365 lessons. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/mws/gr_mws_lesson-220.mp3 Fri, 16 May 2008 03:00:01 -0800 6:16 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Karma, Yoga, Metaphysics, Reincarnation, Chakras, Mysticism, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Today Gurudeva answers a question about whether or not one should donate blood. Gurudeva explains that this will connect one person to another, which is good when done within a family, but may not be so good otherwise. Then Sati in Penang, Malaysia, gets two questions answered. First a short answer about the Aryan invasion theory, which is more and more being dismissed by historians and scholars, and Gurudeva's main discourse today is in response to the caste system. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-10-28_Donating-Blood-Aryan-Inva.mp3 Thu, 15 May 2008 03:00:01 -0800 4:12 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Today Gurudeva first reads a statement about karma from the Winner's Camp program. The word "karma" is not used, but you know it is karma they are talking about. Then Gurudeva asks and answers his own question. He tells about some of the recent activities of his Saiva Siddhanta Churchspecifically the plans for engaging in interfaith efforts and the release of Hindu Press International (HPI). http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-10-23_A-Karma-Poem-Saiva-Siddha.mp3 Wed, 14 May 2008 03:00:02 -0800 4:31 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Today three questions span the subjects of marriage, yoga and the spiritual path. First Gurudeva advises an American e-devotee to join the Hindu religion of his wife-to-be so that he is not always "on the outside looking in." Then Gurudeva debunks the myth of the "sleeping" kundalini, and he guides a young cyber-seeker who asks what his first step should be. Gurudeva stresses, most importantly, never to get angry. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-10-21_Interreligious-Marriage-K.mp3 Tue, 13 May 2008 03:00:02 -0800 3:44 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Today we include a discussion Gurudeva had with devotees in the Kadavul temple. Gurudeva answers a question about "Exactly how angry is angry?" He talks about how a soul might reincarnate into an animal body, about the evolutionary pattern of younger souls and he offers an interesting perspective on taking vows (vratas) and using your willpower to uphold them. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-10-18_Anger-Reincarnation-Evolu.mp3 Mon, 12 May 2008 03:00:01 -0800 3:43 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Cyber-devotee, Shekar, asks about caring for elderly parents. Is a nursing home an option? Gurudeva advises Shekar to care for his parents at home, and in the case of someone needing care, that the care should be from the family members, with hired help if necessary, as long as the parent knows that the family cares and can feel their love. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-10-14_Caring-for-Aged-and-Infir.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 03:00:02 -0800 1:27 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published on March 16, 2000 at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: A cyberspace devotee from Malaysia read that a seer sees all and wonders what kind of seeing is that. Gurudeva says when you see within your own mind your thoughts you are seeing with your third eye. Gurudeva explains further and says that divine sight is available to all. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-11-30_The-third-eye-being-all.mp3 Sat, 10 May 2008 03:00:01 -0800 1:04 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published on March 16, 2000 at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: A cyberspace devotee from Trinidad asks if there is a heaven and a hell. Gurudeva explains that heaven and hell can be translated into the higher nature and the lower nature. Another cyber devotee from Malaysia wonders why people don't practice what they preach. Gurudeva suggests that a path be chosen and that one associates with those on the same path to do well in life. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-11-28_Heaven-and-Hell-Keeping-G.mp3 Fri, 9 May 2008 03:00:01 -0800 1:13 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published on March 16, 2000 at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: A cyberspace cadet in North Carolina asks about having a priest in India perform a fire ceremony on his behalf. Gurdeva says it is important that he be there for the ceremony and that that he choose the right priest. Another question from a blind devotee in India. He says that people shun the blind because they feel it is an affliction from sins committed in a past life. Gurudeva says that this superstition should be broken down and in Sanatana Dharma we do not hurt one another and that we help everyone. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-11-17_Fire-Ceremony-The-Blind.mp3 Thu, 8 May 2008 03:00:01 -0800 2:59 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami A reading, in Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami's own voice, of Lesson 217, Chapter 31 of "Merging with Siva": "The Physical and Pranic Bodies". A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He compiled his life's teachings in a book trilogy called The Master Course. "Merging with Siva" is the third book of his trilogy, revealing the depths of raja yoga, the clear white light, the states of mind and the ultimate spiritual destiny of every seeker in 365 lessons. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/mws/gr_mws_lesson-217.mp3 Wed, 7 May 2008 03:00:02 -0800 5:26 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Karma, Yoga, Metaphysics, Reincarnation, Chakras, Mysticism, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami A reading, in Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami's own voice, of Lesson 216, Chapter 31 of "Merging with Siva": "The Physical and Pranic Bodies". A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He compiled his life's teachings in a book trilogy called The Master Course. "Merging with Siva" is the third book of his trilogy, revealing the depths of raja yoga, the clear white light, the states of mind and the ultimate spiritual destiny of every seeker in 365 lessons. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/mws/gr_mws_lesson-216.mp3 Tue, 6 May 2008 03:00:01 -0800 5:53 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Karma, Yoga, Metaphysics, Reincarnation, Chakras, Mysticism, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published on March 16, 2000 at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: An e-devotee in Wales wonders why there is so much killing and why Siva put us through all this. Gurudeva explains how this is a question that seekers have asked for thousands of years. He explains the basic principles of maya, karma and dharma, but ultimately he says the answer is one of life's great mysteries. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-11-13_Why-Did-Siva-Create-the-U.mp3 Mon, 5 May 2008 03:00:01 -0800 1:41 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published on March 16, 2000 at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Today we share more of Gurudeva's upadesha explaining some of the esoterics of the Maha Vasana Daha Tantra, the practice of writing down 10 pages of memories for each year of one's life and burning those pages. Gurudeva talks about the practice of prayaschitta for those karmas that cannot be resolved by writing them down and burning them. He also says that you would want to write down and detach oneself from the happy things that happened, so that you can go on into more happy experiences. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-11-09_Youre-the-Actor-on-the-St.mp3 Sun, 4 May 2008 03:00:02 -0800 4:12 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published on March 16, 2000 at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: If we see someone doing something that we really dislike, which really disturbs us, is that something that we might ourselves do under the same conditions? This is the question put to Gurudeva today. Gurudeva answers basically, "Yes," and he explains briefly. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-03-26_Seeing-Yourself-in-Others.mp3 Sat, 3 May 2008 03:00:01 -0800 1:16 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published on March 16, 2000 at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: An e-devotee asks what asana besides the lotus posture would work to close off the lower chakras. Gurudeva's response describes the lower chakras in terms of the lower nature and spiritual and non-spiritual people. Then he gives his advice. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-03-25_Sealing-Off-the-Lower-Nat.mp3 Fri, 2 May 2008 03:00:01 -0800 2:45 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published on March 16, 2000 at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Gurudeva counsels a cyber-space admirer who asks about exactly how to implement the ideal of forgiving inwardly at once insults and injuries received, but outwardly only when the transgressor reconciles and apologizes. Gurudeva advises to stand up strong and sure and bring it all out into the open so that it may be resolved. Don't just ignore your family forever, Gurudeva says. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-03-16_Dont-Just-Forgive-Resolve.mp3 Thu, 1 May 2008 03:00:01 -0800 2:53 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami A reading, in Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami's own voice, of Lesson 210, Chapter 30 of "Merging with Siva": "The Nature of Thought". A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He compiled his life's teachings in a book trilogy called The Master Course. "Merging with Siva" is the third book of his trilogy, revealing the depths of raja yoga, the clear white light, the states of mind and the ultimate spiritual destiny of every seeker in 365 lessons. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/mws/gr_mws_lesson-210.mp3 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:00:01 -0800 4:56 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Karma, Yoga, Metaphysics, Reincarnation, Chakras, Mysticism, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami A reading, in Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami's own voice, of Lesson 209, Chapter 30 of "Merging with Siva": "The Nature of Thought". A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He compiled his life's teachings in a book trilogy called The Master Course. "Merging with Siva" is the third book of his trilogy, revealing the depths of raja yoga, the clear white light, the states of mind and the ultimate spiritual destiny of every seeker in 365 lessons. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/mws/gr_mws_lesson-209.mp3 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:00:01 -0800 5:25 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Karma, Yoga, Metaphysics, Reincarnation, Chakras, Mysticism, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami A reading, in Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami's own voice, of Lesson 208, Chapter 30 of "Merging with Siva": "The Nature of Thought". A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He compiled his life's teachings in a book trilogy called The Master Course. "Merging with Siva" is the third book of his trilogy, revealing the depths of raja yoga, the clear white light, the states of mind and the ultimate spiritual destiny of every seeker in 365 lessons. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/mws/gr_mws_lesson-208.mp3 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:00:01 -0800 5:02 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Karma, Yoga, Metaphysics, Reincarnation, Chakras, Mysticism, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami A reading, in Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami's own voice, of Lesson 207, Chapter 30 of "Merging with Siva": "The Nature of Thought". A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He compiled his life's teachings in a book trilogy called The Master Course. "Merging with Siva" is the third book of his trilogy, revealing the depths of raja yoga, the clear white light, the states of mind and the ultimate spiritual destiny of every seeker in 365 lessons. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/mws/gr_mws_lesson-207.mp3 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:00:02 -0800 5:44 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Karma, Yoga, Metaphysics, Reincarnation, Chakras, Mysticism, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami A reading, in Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami's own voice, of Lesson 206, Chapter 30 of "Merging with Siva": "The Nature of Thought". A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He compiled his life's teachings in a book trilogy called The Master Course. "Merging with Siva" is the third book of his trilogy, revealing the depths of raja yoga, the clear white light, the states of mind and the ultimate spiritual destiny of every seeker in 365 lessons. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/mws/gr_mws_lesson-206.mp3 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:00:02 -0800 4:05 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Karma, Yoga, Metaphysics, Reincarnation, Chakras, Mysticism, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami A reading, in Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami's own voice, of Lesson 205, Chapter 30 of "Merging with Siva": "The Nature of Thought". A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He compiled his life's teachings in a book trilogy called The Master Course. "Merging with Siva" is the third book of his trilogy, revealing the depths of raja yoga, the clear white light, the states of mind and the ultimate spiritual destiny of every seeker in 365 lessons. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/mws/gr_mws_lesson-205.mp3 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:00:01 -0800 5:33 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Karma, Yoga, Metaphysics, Reincarnation, Chakras, Mysticism, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami A reading, in Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami's own voice, of Lesson 204, Chapter 30 of "Merging with Siva": "The Nature of Thought". A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He compiled his life's teachings in a book trilogy called The Master Course. "Merging with Siva" is the third book of his trilogy, revealing the depths of raja yoga, the clear white light, the states of mind and the ultimate spiritual destiny of every seeker in 365 lessons. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/mws/gr_mws_lesson-204.mp3 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:00:01 -0800 5:24 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Karma, Yoga, Metaphysics, Reincarnation, Chakras, Mysticism, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published on June 26,, 2000 at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Timed perfectly with the finishing of Gurudeva's new book, "How I Became A Hindu," Gurudeva tells tellingly of how he became a Hindu, of his early training in the US, of his travel to India and Sri Lanka and the bestowing of his Hindu name from his Satguru, Sage Yogaswami of Jaffna. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-03-14_How-Gurudeva-Became-a-Hin.mp3 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:00:01 -0800 4:52 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published on June 26,, 2000 at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Gurudeva concludes his Sivaratri upadesha by expounding upon the "only real security," the depth of Siva consciousness, never changing, always there. And Gurudeva gives an amusing analogy of devotees on the path to fish caught on a hook, with Siva as the fisherman. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-03-11_Sivaratri-2000-part-5-con.mp3 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:00:01 -0800 3:12 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published on June 26,, 2000 at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Gurudeva makes the distinction clear between those who complain about rules, and those who follow them happily. He also outlines the practices and principles of the Saivite Hindu family, and how Lord Siva teaches his devotee by revealing to them and concealing from them. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-03-10_Sivaratri-2000-part-4.mp3 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:00:01 -0800 2:24 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published on June 26,, 2000 at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Gurudeva's Sivaratri upadesha explores spiritual solutions to the problems of humanity. Gurudeva stresses that Lord Siva's philosophy teaches that problems are meant to be solved, they are not meant to be lived with. Gurudeva also explains the powers that Lord Siva gives to His devotees, to take negative energy and make it positive and to influence by example. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-03-09_Sivaratri-2000-part-3.mp3 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:00:01 -0800 4:19 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published on June 26,, 2000 at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: On Siva's great night Gurudeva explained to devotees that Siva is the God of Love and exactly what this love is. Gurudeva also discussed how Saiva Siddhanta is an experiential path and what these experiences will catalyze within you. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-03-08_Sivaratri-2000-part-2.mp3 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:00:01 -0800 3:39 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published on June 26,, 2000 at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Today we begin posting segments of Gurudeva's inspiring talk from the great holy night of Siva, Mahasivaratri, celebrated by the mathavasi last phase. Gurudeva begins by saying that there are no hard rules for Siva's worship, just to give your whole heart to Siva. Then, Gurudeva offers, Lord Siva will realize himself in you. We haven't heard Gurudeva speak of realization like this before, and he uses this theme throughout the talk. Don't miss it. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-03-07_Sivaratri-2000-1.mp3 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:00:01 -0800 3:58 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published on June 26,, 2000 at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Gurudeva addresses the traditional practice of Tithing, giving one-tenth of one's income back to God. Gurudeva stresses that this is really giving "back" to God, since it is God who ultimately provides you with your income in the first place. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-03-02_The-Tithing-Commitment.mp3 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:00:02 -0800 3:04 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: A Texas e-devotee would like to find just the right guru to guide him on the path to God realization. He asks Gurudeva how he will know if he has found the right one. Gurudeva offers some very practical advice and explains the need for research and qualification for spiritual pursuits. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-06-22_Finding-a-Guru.mp3 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:00:01 -0800 2:25 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: We include the reading of the question again, to give a little audio look into the question and answer sessions with Gurudeva as they happen. Today Gurudeva responds to an e-devotee who is so concerned with the atrocities and troubles of the world that he sees on TV and reads about daily that he wonders if he should be sitting and meditating or getting up and trying to change things. Gurudeva answers by explaining the intrinsic nature of the world and the evolution that souls must experience in the world. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-06-21_How-Dare-I-Meditate.mp3 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:00:01 -0800 3:52 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published on June 20,, 2000 at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: An e-devotee in Luxemburg writes to Gurudeva asking about his experiences of profound inner peace that he finds while meditating. Gurudeva explains that he is experiencing Sat-chit-ananda, the natural state of the mind, and that the energies have been raised above the instinctive and intellectual spheres into the heart chakra and beyond. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-06-20_Experiencing-Inner-Calm.mp3 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:00:01 -0800 1:53 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: An e-devotee from Memphis asks about the efficacy of praying to a picture of a Guru who has passed on into the inner worlds, specifically, Sage Yogaswami. Does the deceased guru hear the prayer? Gurudeva explains that it depends upon the guru and where exactly they go after leaving their physical body. In Yogaswami's case, Gurudeva tells, the answer is definitely "Yes." http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-06-11_Praying-to-Pictures.mp3 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 03:00:01 -0800 1:28 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-06-10_How-Can-I-Walk-Away-from.mp3 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 03:00:02 -0800 1:24 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Gurudeva continues the discussion from last week about the Maha Vasana Daha Tantra, this is the practice of writing down 10 pages of memories for each year of your life to date and burning them. Gurudeva compares the emotional happenings in life with the routine, unemotional times, and he talks about the relationship between prana and emotion. Anyone doing or thinking about doing this sadhana should hear this. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-07-18_Maha-Vasana-Daha-Tantra-c.mp3 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:00:01 -0800 5:20 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Gurudeva responds to some of the reactions that devotees have run into in performing the Maha Vasana Daha Tantra. That is the practice of writing down 10 pages of memories for each year of your life to date and burning them. Gurudeva clarifies the purpose of the tantra and how we should handle some of the feelings we may encounter, especially depression, and the question, "Why did this happen to me." This is a must-hear talk. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-07-14_Maha-Vasana-Daha-Tantra.mp3 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:00:01 -0800 3:18 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Today Gurudeva responds to an e-query about success. Is it ok for Hindus to be successful? Gurudeva offers some brief, but very practical guidelines for those who seek success. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-07-13_Tips-for-Success.mp3 Wed, 9 Apr 2008 03:00:01 -0800 1:04 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Gurudeva talks in depth about the practice of the Maha Vasana Daha Tantra, that is the subconcious purification by fire. In this tantra one writes 10 pages of memories for every year of life so far lived. Gurudeva today discusses the many emotions that you will encounter and how to handle them. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-07-07_Depression-found-in-Maha.mp3 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 03:00:01 -0800 2:36 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: A cyber-devotee (a woman) asks if it really is the total responsibility of the husband for the well being of the family and the household. Gurudeva affirms unequivocally, "Yes." http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-07-04_The-Husband-Is-Responsibl.mp3 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 03:00:02 -0800 1:32 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Here is a short but sweet (and funny!!) answer to a unique question, "Why does the monastery keep cats?" Listen in for a laugh! http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-02-28_Living-with-Cats.mp3 Sun, 6 Apr 2008 03:00:01 -0800 1:08 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Gurudeva concludes his answer to the question, "Why are the Hindu Gods married? Why to they have children?" http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-02-22_Why-are-Hindu-Gods-Marrie.mp3 Sat, 5 Apr 2008 03:00:01 -0800 2:08 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Gurudeva dares answer the forbidden question, which one of our cyber-cadets fearlessly asked, "Why are the Hindu Gods married? Why do they have children?" Thank you, Anusha Gantan of the UK for the great question. We hope you like the answer. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-02-21_Why-are-Hindu-Gods-Marrie.mp3 Fri, 4 Apr 2008 03:00:01 -0800 2:05 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: 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. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-02-17_Communication-Keeps-the-F.mp3 Thu, 3 Apr 2008 03:00:01 -0800 2:04 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Today Gurudeva answers a question about the Tamil Saints of South India. How can we say they did "bad things" if we believe there is "no good, no bad?" Gurudeva also clarifies the type of love that it takes for one to become a Nayanar. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-02-16_ed4pod.mp3 Wed, 2 Apr 2008 03:00:02 -0800 5:04 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published on February 09, 2000 at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: 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. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-02-09_Where-do-We-Let-Off-Steam.mp3 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 03:00:02 -0800 6:16 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published on February 08, 2000 at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: 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.... http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-02-08_Where-do-we-Let-Off-Steam.mp3 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:00:01 -0800 7:54 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami A reading, in Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami's own voice, of Lesson 203, Chapter 29 of "Merging with Siva": "The Subsuperconscious Mind". A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He compiled his life's teachings in a book trilogy called The Master Course. "Merging with Siva" is the third book of his trilogy, revealing the depths of raja yoga, the clear white light, the states of mind and the ultimate spiritual destiny of every seeker in 365 lessons. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/mws/gr_mws_lesson-203.mp3 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 03:00:02 -0800 5:22 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Karma, Yoga, Metaphysics, Reincarnation, Chakras, Mysticism, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami A reading, in Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami's own voice, of Lesson 202, Chapter 29 of "Merging with Siva": "The Subsuperconscious Mind". A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He compiled his life's teachings in a book trilogy called The Master Course. "Merging with Siva" is the third book of his trilogy, revealing the depths of raja yoga, the clear white light, the states of mind and the ultimate spiritual destiny of every seeker in 365 lessons. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/mws/gr_mws_lesson-202.mp3 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:00:01 -0800 3:41 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Karma, Yoga, Metaphysics, Reincarnation, Chakras, Mysticism, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami A reading, in Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami's own voice, of Lesson 201, Chapter 29 of "Merging with Siva": "The Subsuperconscious Mind". A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He compiled his life's teachings in a book trilogy called The Master Course. "Merging with Siva" is the third book of his trilogy, revealing the depths of raja yoga, the clear white light, the states of mind and the ultimate spiritual destiny of every seeker in 365 lessons. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/mws/gr_mws_lesson-201.mp3 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:00:01 -0800 4:05 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Karma, Yoga, Metaphysics, Reincarnation, Chakras, Mysticism, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami A reading, in Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami's own voice, of Lesson 200, Chapter 29 of "Merging with Siva": "The Subsuperconscious Mind". A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He compiled his life's teachings in a book trilogy called The Master Course. "Merging with Siva" is the third book of his trilogy, revealing the depths of raja yoga, the clear white light, the states of mind and the ultimate spiritual destiny of every seeker in 365 lessons. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/mws/gr_mws_lesson-200.mp3 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:00:01 -0800 4:09 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Karma, Yoga, Metaphysics, Reincarnation, Chakras, Mysticism, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami A reading, in Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami's own voice, of Lesson 199, Chapter 29 of "Merging with Siva": "The Subsuperconscious Mind". A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He compiled his life's teachings in a book trilogy called The Master Course. "Merging with Siva" is the third book of his trilogy, revealing the depths of raja yoga, the clear white light, the states of mind and the ultimate spiritual destiny of every seeker in 365 lessons. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/mws/gr_mws_lesson-199.mp3 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:00:01 -0800 5:07 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Karma, Yoga, Metaphysics, Reincarnation, Chakras, Mysticism, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami A reading, in Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami's own voice, of Lesson 198, Chapter 29 of "Merging with Siva": "The Subsuperconscious Mind". A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He compiled his life's teachings in a book trilogy called The Master Course. "Merging with Siva" is the third book of his trilogy, revealing the depths of raja yoga, the clear white light, the states of mind and the ultimate spiritual destiny of every seeker in 365 lessons. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/mws/gr_mws_lesson-198.mp3 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:00:01 -0800 6:00 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Karma, Yoga, Metaphysics, Reincarnation, Chakras, Mysticism, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami A reading, in Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami's own voice, of Lesson 197, Chapter 29 of "Merging with Siva": "The Subsuperconscious Mind". A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He compiled his life's teachings in a book trilogy called The Master Course. "Merging with Siva" is the third book of his trilogy, revealing the depths of raja yoga, the clear white light, the states of mind and the ultimate spiritual destiny of every seeker in 365 lessons. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/mws/gr_mws_lesson-197.mp3 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:00:01 -0800 4:51 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Karma, Yoga, Metaphysics, Reincarnation, Chakras, Mysticism, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: A cybercadet asks why don't we remember our past lives. Gurudeva says that the memory of past lives is available to us and that it is possible to trace back to past lives. Another question comes from a cyberspace devotee in Wales who wonders why Siva created the universe. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-12-21_Past-Lives-Why-Siva-creat.mp3 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 03:00:02 -0800 2:31 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: E-devotee Anjali asks Gurudeva how she can have a vision of Siva. The answer applies to all of us, and it's much easier than you might think. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-08-30_A-Vision-of-Siva.mp3 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:00:01 -0800 1:12 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Today we present two questions and answers which both deal with the issues of those people who practice Hinduism (yoga, specifically) without calling themselves Hindu. Gurudeva explains the different approaches according to those who are not open to learn, those who are open to learn and those who have learned. Gurudeva says that the Gods help everyone equally according to his stage of evolution and his ability to strive. For more on this topic be sure to scroll down and click on the link for How To Become a Hindu, Gurudeva's latest book. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-08-27_The-Half-Hindus.mp3 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 03:00:02 -0800 3:39 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Stop me if you have heard this before. A cyber-devotee asks about deja-vu. What is the Hindu perspective on this? Do we really have free will? Gurudeva stresses that you do have free will. You are the responsible party. You are the main player upon the stage of your life. Gurudeva explains deja-vu in terms of the inner worlds and our your regular experience of them. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-08-24_Its-Deja-Vu-All-Over-Agai.mp3 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:00:01 -0800 2:50 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: When Positive Discipline author, Jane Nelson, was visiting Kauai Aadheenam, Gurudeva was asked how a family can have peace in the home. Gurudeva's main point, which he stresses and expands upon here, is that in order to have peace in the home you must have the mother in the home. "The mother's place is in the home; and the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world." http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-08-20_Peace-in-the-Home.mp3 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 03:00:01 -0800 4:10 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: The question put to Gurudeva is, "What is my duty as a Hindu?" Gurudeva answerslearn your religion, practice what you have learned, and everything else will come automatically, leading you into the progressive stages of unfoldment that Hinduism promises. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-08-19_Hindu-Duty.mp3 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:00:02 -0800 0:59 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: An e-devotee asks when Iraivan temple will be completed. In response, Gurudeva explains the new initiative for building this remarkable temple. We want to pick up the pace, Gurudeva explains. Whereas the fundraising and building had been going at 25 miles per hour, we want to increase it all to 50 miles per hour. Have a listen, get inspired, and lend a hand! http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-08-16_Speeding-Up-Iraivan-Templ.mp3 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 03:00:01 -0800 4:45 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: A devotee attending Gurudeva's talk in Kadavul temple on Kauai asks why Gurudeva advises not to become involved in past life remembering and other occult practices. These, Gurudeva explains, are a sidetrack on the path to Self Realization. Only for the fully realized Satgurus and Swamis do these powers and abilities become simply "tools of the trade." http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-08-12_Avoiding-the-Occult.mp3 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 03:00:01 -0800 1:45 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Today Gurudeva discusses the subtleties of the anava in its internal and external aspects. Gurudeva stresses that the first step of spiritual unfoldment is to harmonize these two so that they are one and the same. When this occurs one becomes a complete person, 24 hours a day, and nothing is hidden, even unto oneself. The best way to accomplish this, Gurudeva says, is through the Vasana Daha Tantra. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-08-04_The-Internal-and-External.mp3 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 03:00:02 -0800 2:50 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: A cyber-devotee in El Paso, Texas, asks how it is that Gurudeva came to pursue Hinduism rather than another religion. Gurudeva tells briefly about his path of first having realizations, then finding confirmation of his realizations in religion and philosophy. Hinduism alone holds all the confirmations of Gurudeva's deepest personal experiences. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-08-02_Why-Did-Gurudeva-Choose-H.mp3 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 03:00:01 -0800 1:22 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: An e-devotee from New York asks about the significance of the sacred substances found in the temple and on the foreheads of Hindus. Gurudeva gives and inspiring answer, saying that the substances are offered to the Gods with honor, then they are offered to the devotees, honoring their own divinity. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-08-01_Meaning-of-Temple-Sacrame.mp3 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:00:02 -0800 1:18 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: "Gurudeva, I was feeling low and had bad thoughts and feelings about other. Now that I feel better, can I do something to cancel out those thoughts?" This is the question posed to Gurudeva from a Yahoo.com devotee. Wouldn't you like to know the answer? http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-04-23_Mitigating-Bad-Thoughts.mp3 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:00:01 -0800 1:12 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Gurudeva responds to a query about how to avoid negating our successes. A cyber devotee posed that some people seem to have it all together and be confidently on top of their lives and then they suddenly fall apart, self destructing. Why do they do this? http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-04-21_Sustaining-Successes.mp3 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:00:01 -0800 1:42 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published on April 10, 2000 at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Gurudeva has anticipated some questions about sending prayers to the devas and he explains clearly how to do it and what to do afterwardsif your prayer was answered; or if it was not. It's the talk you've been praying for. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-04-10_How-To-Send-Prayers-to-th.mp3 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 03:00:01 -0800 2:14 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published on April 08, 2000 at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Gurudeva gives a cogent explanation of the subsuperconscious mind, gives examples of how you may already be using it, and tells about learning to use it consciously. This is a good one to listen to over and over. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-04-08_Using-the-Subsuperconscio.mp3 Sun, 9 Mar 2008 03:00:01 -0800 1:58 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: The Editor of the UK's Jain Spirit magazine asked about the use of technology for spirituality. Can the two commingle? Are they an oxymoron? Gurudeva says that it is totally up to you and your goals. For us, the computers and technology are just tools for us to use to fulfil our dharma. We control the tools, they do not control us. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-04-07_Bane-or-Boon.mp3 Sat, 8 Mar 2008 03:00:01 -0800 3:07 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published on April 06, 2000 at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Someone asks if Gurudeva can help a beginning meditator, and Gurudeva responds by presenting a simple color meditation, which allows for the natural tendency of the mind to wander, but sets definite limits. Listen carefully, then try it yourself. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-04-06_Color-Meditation-for-Begi.mp3 Fri, 7 Mar 2008 03:00:01 -0800 1:45 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Today we have a delightful question and answer session about the difference between prayer and meditation and the need for ritual. Gurudeva says that meditation is finding, or being your real self; prayer is asking for a change in your karmas--and he elaborates. In the middle Gurudeva realizes he forgot to give a break for our Tamil translator. It's a humorous moment in the midst of a deep discussion. Enjoy. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-04-02_Prayer-Meditation-and-Rit.mp3 Thu, 6 Mar 2008 03:00:02 -0800 2:36 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Someone asked, "If we see someone physically disciplining a child in public, should we step in and do something?" Gurudeva answers with a story of a real occurence in a US supermarket. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/2000/gr-taka_2000-04-01_Dare-to-Take-Action.mp3 Wed, 5 Mar 2008 03:00:01 -0800 1:27 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Gurudeva tells us the importance of Sanskrit in the temple. The Priest is talking to and invoking God and Gods. Destruction of religion and darshan, attraction of asuras, takes place by changing vibration, using local language and changing the method of invocation. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/1999/gr-taka_1999-11-27_Sanskrit-for-Invocation-o.mp3 Tue, 4 Mar 2008 03:00:01 -0800 7:46 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Gurudeva asks "What if there were no priests in your temple?" Gurudeva tells us to keep the priests happy and the vibrations in the temple will come up. Sanskrit awakens religion within us. Supreme Energy comes through the soul right from Siva and then we have a darshan too. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/1999/gr-taka_1999-11-26_Talking-about-Religion.mp3 Mon, 3 Mar 2008 03:00:01 -0800 5:16 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published on November 25,, 1999 at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Gurudeva tells us the next steps to take. The soul of the individual moving forward stems from sacrafice. Souls gather together. Gurudeva tells us about the magic of religion, the inner forces moving humanity foreword. The Gods are coming out of exile. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/1999/gr-taka_1999-11-25_Sacrifice-and-Renunciatio.mp3 Sun, 2 Mar 2008 03:00:01 -0800 7:08 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published on November 21,, 1999 at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Gurudeva defines the several components of religion and explains the dynamic nature of Hinduism and our traditions guiding us into a sublime, secure and healthy future. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/1999/gr-taka_1999-11-21_Sacrifice-and-Renunciatio.mp3 Sat, 1 Mar 2008 03:00:01 -0800 8:58 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: The Soul Part 2. Gurudeva tell us to awaken our faculties developing will power and listening for inner guidance. We already know how to meditate. Gurudeva tells us to find the source within, the Divine Self and to not fight yourself within yourself. When the will rises on Soul command even the Gods are willing to obey and your life will grow and bloom. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/1999/gr-taka_1999-11-20_Be-a-Big-Person.mp3 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:00:01 -0800 8:27 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: The Soul Part 1. Gurudeva describes the soul body as it functions in the physical and astral body. The soul has a mind, intuitive superconsciousness. It does not conflict with reason. Energy of the soul comes from Shiva. Gurudeva tells us there are many realizations on the path. Parashivam, satchidananda, superconsciousness are there. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/1999/gr-taka_1999-11-19_Big-People-Small-People.mp3 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:00:01 -0800 6:04 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published on November 18,, 1999 at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Lord Muruga and millions of devas see us, they hear our conversations, they know what goes on behind closed doors. Gurudeva tells us to invoke Lord Muruga today to make a difference. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/1999/gr-taka_1999-11-18_Stop-War-in-the-Home-Muru.mp3 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:00:01 -0800 12:49 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published on November 13,, 1999 at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: 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. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/1999/gr-taka_1999-11-13_Stop-War-in-the-Home-Muru.mp3 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:00:01 -0800 5:27 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters originally from South India. It was from his beautiful monastery headquarters in Hawaii that he gave these daily inspired talks. In this talk: Gurudeva gives us a Sadhana to perform whereby we may discern who are our friends and who are our acquaintances. Gurudeva explains the line that we should not cross with our acquaintances. http://www.himalayanacademy.com/audio/inspiredtalks/gurudeva/taka/1999/gr-taka_1999-11-12_Friend-or-Acquaintence.mp3 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:00:01 -0800 3:26 Gurudeva, Guru, Hindu, Siva, Shiva, Saivism, Yoga, Metaphysics, Monastery, Ganesha, Ashram, Spirituality Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami An inspired talk by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Originally published at Kauai's Hindu Monastery daily page: www.gurudeva.org/taka A modern mystical master, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) was one of the world's most traditional Hindu Saivite spiritual leaders. He urged devotees to find their true Self, to see Siva everywhere and to live life joyously. He was the 162nd Satguru of the Kailasa Parampara, a 2,200-year-old lineage of spiritual masters