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Jaya Sivaraja On His Way home

Woody Waits (recently given the name Jaya Sivaraja) has completed his six-month visit to learn about the monastic path and our monastic order in particular. He returns to Seattle, Washington area tomorrow, to think over his life and decide whether to pursue family life or monastic life. After some time, he will inform us of his decision.

If his spiritual intentions are fulfilled, he will be pursuing his full conversion to Hinduism, finishing his Master Course study, and receiving his Namakarana Samskara as Jaya Sivaraja.

We thank him for his presence and all his service over the past six months, and wish him well.


4 Responses to “Jaya Sivaraja On His Way home”

  1. Amma Anne Deer says:

    Jaya will fly to his island birth home and be greeted by the scent of cherry & apple blossoms, hundreds of skunk cabbages & daffodils, rich earth, 3 dogs, 3 cats, one wild black horse, friends & family. His visit will be a blessing. Although he and his twin sister were born on my birthday, and I named him Woody, I easily know him as Jaya now. His presence at the Himalayan Academy has risen my spirit one-thousand fold!
    Aum Namah Sivaya, many blessings, Amma Anne Deer

  2. Nalini says:

    Good job! Jai Ganapati!

  3. Anjali says:

    OM OM,
    Jaya is a lovely hard working young man. Whichever path he chooses, he will be a gift to all his associates. Best wishes to you, Jaya! I hope I will see you in Kauai again some day.
    Om Jai Ganesha, who leads us always on the Right Path!
    “Auntie” Anjali

  4. Toshadevi Nataraja says:

    Prostrations to Lord Ganesa!!!
    Aum Sivaya, Jaya we are so fortunate to know you. you are a sterling example to other young Saivites.May you make the best decision with the help of Lord Ganesa who guides us as long as we let him. Enjoy your Island home as you return.Your new Island home will be happy to welcome you again. We will pray every day for your success.
    Blessed you are Dear Amma Anne Deer. Thank you for Jaya. Jai Ganesa.Aum Shanti

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