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Today was Sivarathna's last full day with the monks before leaving the Aadheenam, having finished his taskforce. As is often the tradition, he gave a going away speech during lunch, expressing his heartfelt appreciation for all he's learned during his stay, an inner and outer education which he will carry forward for the rest of his life. He also wrote a short poem, which references his experiences in each of the four kulams, as well as other unique moments.

Poem for the monks by Sivarathna: Little I knew...

From far far away I came,

On a journey that would not be the same,

To be with the monks and serve at the feet of my Satguru

Little I knew of a wonderful world I just stepped into. 

(LK)

With Siva's guidance, I built and rebuilt my character 

Always something new to learn from the temple prayer

Working selflessly everyday to serve on an unrelenting routine

Little I knew cooking and chopping would make me so keen

(PK)

The adventure of life is to grow and learn,

So starting the day with cows and numbers was my turn,

Being surrounded by tech savvy, I had to give my everything,

Little I knew it would be laser etching and world record pricing. 

(SK)

I long searched to live in harmony with nature, 

All it took was some digging, some weeding and hard labor.

Not afraid to get down and dirty, and lift things sometimes extreme. 

Little I knew, I would be serving with such a team. 


(GK)

How does hinduism meet the future I wondered,

It takes a small group of visionaries that are really inspired.

Here I was being trained by computer wizards in this microcosm.

Little I knew, work from a small cave could reach all Hindus of the macrocosm.

Bodhinatha

Your guidance and blessings to me are of infinite worth, 

Endless is my gratitude for having me here where it's heaven on earth.

I reached for the sky, looking down mountains and the magnificent blue,

Little I knew, it would be on helicopter with my Satguru.

Aum Namah Sivaya.

Sivarathna. 

THANK YOU!