Maha Sivaratri
Tonight is the great night of Siva, the cosmic inbreath, the darkest moon: when all is and nothing seems to be. Tonight is a night to realize the Self.
Bodhinatha sent these quotes to all the monks today:
Gurudeva describes Nirvikalapa Samadhi thus: “The inmost center of consciousness--located only after the actinic forces dissolve concepts of form and even consciousness being conscious of itself--is found to be within the center of an energy-spinning force field. This center--intense in its existence, consciousness only on the perimeter of the inside hub of this energy field--vitalizes all externalized form.”
“Losing consciousness into the center of this energy field catalyzes one beyond form, time, space. The spinning hub of actinic energy recreating, preserving and dissipating form quickly establishes consciousness again. However, this is then a new consciousness, the continuity of consciousness having been broken in the nirvikalpa samadhi experience. Essentially, the first total conscious break in the evolution of man is the first nirvikalpa samadhi experience. Hence, a new evolution begins anew after each such experience. The evolutional patterns overlap and settle down like rings of light, one layer upon another, causing intrinsic changes in the entire nature and experiential pattern of the experiencer.”

Here is the inspired talk from Gurudeva that the monks and the guests at Kadavul will listen tonight. Its is profound. It is simple. It is accessible — it is like the Self. Listen to it, again and again, tune into Gurudeva’s voice and then meditate. Make this the night of your deepest realization. Aum Namasivaya. (right-click to download)
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Bodhinatha's Latest Upadesha: "Detachment from Experiences; Importance of Daily Vigil" (May 5, 2013)
All experiences are good experiences, necessary to get us here. Awareness of aspects of ourselves that are constantly changing is a liberating perception, breaking our chains to mundane areas, detaching from instinctive and intellectual to go into superconscious. The greatest challenge facing youth today is the lack of relating to the devotional side of Hinduism. Daily practice, daily vigil, moves us forward spiritually. Commentary on Merging with Siva, The Master Course, Lesson 21.
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March 3rd, 2011 at 6:40 am
GRACIAS GURUDEVA POR TUS MENSAJE!!! Y FELIZ MAHASIVARATRI A TODOS … SENOR TU QUE ESTAS EN EL CENTRO DE NUESTRO CORAZON GUIANOS DE LO IRREAL A LO REAL, DE LAS TINIEBLAS A LA LUZ, Y DE LA MUERTE A LA INMORTALIDAD, QUE TODOS LOS SERES SEAN FELICES Y QUE TODOS LOS SERES TENGAN PAZ… SHANTE, SHANTE, SHANTE!!!
March 3rd, 2011 at 4:16 pm
Thank you very much for providing this wonderful message from Gurudeva. It seems like we are with Gurudeva right now. His voices is as voice of siva. Guiding souls who are seeking the self.
March 4th, 2011 at 1:11 am
Thank you so much for the Precious Gift of Gurudeva’s voice and message.
March 7th, 2011 at 12:48 pm
It is easy to see oneself sitting at Gurudeva’s feet and learning about Lord Siva. To hear the voice of one who has seen, one who knows and is able to guide and encourage us is truly a blissful experience. Om Namah Sivaya!