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Moksha Ritau Begins

Bodhinatha will return from India, in a few days from now. His reports tell of a very successful trip.

Meanwhile, we work as diligently as we would if he was standing next to us. We know the Satguru is always present.

Today was the end of our three-times-a-year Sadhu Paksha retreat, and after the morning meditation we paraded out to the flagpole, with conches blowing the entire way.

The flag is changed to acknowledge the change of seasons, and also to begin a different spiritual emphasis for the next four months.

Gurudeva noted that the two points on the flag have for us a special meaning.

At Kauai’s Hindu monastery and everywhere members
reside, the Hindu flag, the Hindu dhvaja, majestically
proclaiming the Sanatana Dharma. Its change with
our three Hawaiian seasons.

The Church’s dual doctrines of faith are: the enlightened
monistic Saiva Siddhanta philosophy, Advaita Isvaravada,
of the Nandinatha Sampradaya’s Kailasa Parampara;
and Hindu solidarity, Hindu sambandha, unity in diversity among all
denominations of Sanatana Dharma. These two streams of consciousness
are represented by the two points of our flag, Hindu dhvaja.

THE FIRST DOCTRINE: MONISTIC THEISM, ADVAITA ISVARAVADA
The following concise statement capsulizes the first doctrine of Iaiva
Siddhanta Church, the monistic theism of Iaiva Siddhanta: God Siva
is within all things and all things are within Him. He is the Absolute
Reality, beyond time, space and causation; He is the Primal Soul–creator,
preserver and destroyer of all that exists. Yet, His majestic body is seen
and He is talked with by the Rishis. So great is He, the Incomparable One.
Mysteriously, He is the Creator and the Creation. He is All and within
all. Therefore, we preach the monistic theism of Saiva Siddhanta.

Rajanatha carries the new flag in the procession.

Palaniswami takes down the old flag.

THE SECOND DOCTRINE: HINDU SOLIDARITY, HINDU SAMBANDHA
The following concise statement capsulizes the second doctrine of Saiva
Siddhanta Church, Hindu solidarity: For all sects of Hinduism to survive
in their pristine purity, maintaining their traditions, cultural heritages
and religious theologies within our great Sanatana Dharma, each must
strengthen the other by strengthening itself. Having found their roots, Hindus
of all sects can proceed with confidence and work for Hindu solidarity. The many beliefs and practices common to all Hindus are the meeting ground, the basis of this profound unity in diversity. Therefore, we preach Hindu solidarity.

Sadhaka Tejadeva blows the conch to celebrate the moment and call all the divine beings to join us.

The new flag is unfurled.

And connected to the rope.

Up it goes to celebrate the third period of the year.

The third period of the year, Moksha ritau, the cool
season, is from mid-December to mid-April. It is the season
of dissolution. The key word is resolution. Merging
with Iiva: Hinduism’s Contemporary Metaphysics is the focus of study and
intense investigation. The colors of this season are coral-pink, silver and
all shades of blue and purple– coral for the Self within, silver and blue
for illumination, and purple for enlightened wisdom.

High above flies the coral flag, signaling Parasiva, Absolute Reality, beyond time, form and space.
space.

And, yes, that’s the moon!

Moksha ritau is a time of appreciation, of gratitude for all that life
has given, and a time of honoring elders, those in the sannyasa stage of
life. Moksha ritau is excellent for philosophical discussions, voicing one’s
understanding of the path through an enlightened intellect.

Back to the main building we go.

In finance, it is the time for yearly accounting and reconciliation. On a mundane level it is a time of clearing attics, basements, garages, sheds, warehouses, workshops and desks, getting rid of unneeded things, of pruning trees, of streamlining life on the physical plane, of reengineering.

The focus is meditation, inner worlds, subconscious cleansing, striving for Self Realization and pondering spiritual liberation. It is the finest time of the year for meditation.

Today's Guests and the Parenting Insight

Today we had the visit of a soul that arrived recently from the Devaloka. Her name is Lyla and she chose the Tanzi family to take this birth. As you can see, she is definitely happy with the choice.

Lyla explained (in not so many words) that Kauai Aadheenam is a beautiful and peaceful place where she feels at home. She also said that she loves the monks and that those long beards are great for pulling.

Rudy Tanzi, Dora Kovacs and Lyla are staying here for a few days. They explained their goal of raising their child to be a confident and strong person, not afraid of new or different things. It’s actually great timing on their part, since Hinduism Today’s latest issue has a beautiful insight on positive discipline.

Don’t miss it, your children will thank you for years to come.

You can read it in our PDF edition at
www.hinduismtoday.com/digital

Gurudeva taught us this priceless wisdom:

SUTRA 14: GUIDING AND NURTURING CHILDREN
Those who live with Siva personally guide their children’s spiritual and secular education. They teach and model respect, share what happens each day, have fun together and shower love and hugs upon them.

Aum Namah Sivaya.

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