Comments on: Our Father Maurice Chikiar Visits the Monastery

By: Himalayan Academy

Himalayan Academy — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 03:07:14 +0000

The rules outlined by Gurudeva in The Saiva Dharma Shastras explain how sadhakas and yogis should strive to emulate the ideal of swamis, who have fully renounced their families and treat everyone with equal love.

When a person with blood ties to a monk visits Kauai Aadhenam, he or she is acknowledged as family, even for a swami, but not that particular monk’s family — rather, he is father (or son or mother, whatever it may be) to all the 20+ monks. That shows respect and affection to family, who is the first guru, but also makes a clear statement about the process of renunciation.

Swamis may only meet their blood relatives in religious settings, such as a temple or monastery, and they are supposed to be treated as the religious leaders they are, even by their mother and father.

By: amma debora

amma debora — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:52:08 +0000

Wonderful to see father & son together. I certainly know what it feels like! And Rajanatha seems to be extremely happy with his life at the Monastery as well as with Dad´s visit!

By: OmNamaSivaya

OmNamaSivaya — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:37:27 +0000

Hello, just a quick question. I have seen on TAKA that the monks’ parents do visit them from to time. However, when the monks take their vows of renunciation, aren’t they supposed to sever all family ties? I would like to know your take on this. Namaste!

By: Sarasvathi Iswarapatham

Sarasvathi Iswarapatham — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:10:47 +0000

Aloha!Om Sivaya,

Both father & son are real,lookalikes!Beautiful,jolly picture of Siva’s love.

Anbe Sivam, Sivamayam.