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The Meaning of Sivaratri and Nirvikalpa Samadhi

Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami
Given On: 2018-02-19

Mahasivaratri: A time of striving to realize Parasiva. In our teachings yoga is the restraint of mental activity...

Nartana Ritau - A Season For Planning

Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami
Given On: 2018-04-17

Bodhinatha describes Nartana Ritau, one of three seasons as created by Gurudeva. Each season corresponds to a book...

What Is Sadhana?

Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami
Given On: 2018-03-18

"Sadhana is practiced...wherever a pure, serene atmosphere can be found." Achieve steadiness, control of emotions through abhyasa-regular consistent practice with devotion, yoga-the restraint of mental activities and...

How Do We Use Affirmations?

Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami
Given On: 2018-03-10

Having a positive concept allows us to identify with our inner, spiritual nature so that we truly feel...

What Are Our Five Core Practices?

Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami
Given On: 2018-02-09

The pancha nitya karmas are spiritual practices for all Hindus: worship, holy days, pilgrimage, dharma and rites of...

What Is Our Code of Conduct? Niyamas

Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami
Given On: 2018-02-02

In Patanjali's comments on the niyamas he speaks on religious action, kriya, bringing about samadhi and attenuating the...

What Is Our Code of Conduct? Yamas

Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami
Given On: 2018-01-26

"Siva's devotees...move the forces of the world and are not moved or affected by them." We meet and interact with all kinds of people. If we're not following all the yamas it...

Who Are the Four Great Tamil Saints?

Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami
Given On: 2018-01-17

"Our saints have sung that Siva is within us, and we are within Siva." Having devotion to Siva, having Siva in your heart, offers protection during difficult astrological times. Choose good...

Who Are Our Holy Men and Women?

Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami
Given On: 2018-01-10

Bodhinatha describes the nature of the holy men and women of Saivism and relates the teachings of the...