 Satguru Siva Yogaswami Jaffna, Sri Lanka |
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August 25, 2000
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Punarvasu Hindu Year 5102: Vikrama, the "Year of Fulfillment |
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 Caption: Gurudeva holds U Thant award in front of UN building. News: This is the presentation statement
The U Thant Peace Award is presented to Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami by
Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations, 25 August 2000
Cybertalk: Christina, from California, asks Gurudeva what to do if we encounter abusive situations. Is it our karma to know about it, or are we making karma by not doing something? Gurudeva answers unequivocally, "Do Something!" Otherwise, he explains, you do become involved in the karma of the situation.
Do you have questions for Gurudeva? A detailed index of past inspired talks is available here. Transcription of One of Gurudeva's CyberTalks August 17, 2000 Title: Astrology and Free Will Category: Karma Duration: 2 min, 46 seconds A question from a cyperspace cadet from Australia, Aussie.com is that, "What is the best way of using Vedic astrology for predictive purposes and is the will of man stronger than the vibration of the stars and their magnetic influences?" A Jyotish Shastri guru understands the family lineage extremely well from generation to generation therefore can relate the astrological influences more correctly then can the modern astrologer who just has a walk-in customer and that's it. Gives some off the top of the head advise. The best way to use Vedic astrology is to be sure that you know your client extremely well, all of his associates, relatives and friends because they also have an influence within the sphere of the individuals life. If the client is surrounded by a good productive, creative, happy people this would tend to mitigate negative influences from the planets at the time that he's going through them. However if he's surrounded by negative unproductive people who do not uplift but tear down as their occupation this will strengthen negative influences of a period that he might be going through and with all of this in mind and more, yes the will power of an individual can mitigate the influence of the planets. Here at Kauai Aadheenam we look at the negative periods as a time to go within our self and the positive is a time to move the forces of the outside world. Like all mystical sciences, Jyotish Vedic astrology is taught on a vibration between the teacher and his student. Not through books, not through computer but on a vibration. It's an absorbing learning, an experiential learning. So be careful of any astrologer you might go to because when you go to an astrologer you're open to whatever he puts into your mind and you might manifest yourself whether it's true or untrue.  Sri Chinmoy presents two songs composed for Gurudeva:
Gurudev Subramuniya Swami, Master divine! and Hinduism Today, previously composed and sung at Kauai Aadheenam:
Hinduism, Hinduism, Hinduism, Hinduism Today:  Caption: The Sri Chinmoy choir sings the two songs. Presentation Statement Continued:
The U Thant Peace Award was established by Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation
at the United Nations in honour of the late Secretary-General of the United
Nations, who was a deeply contemplative world-server. Under the aegis of U
Thant, his close friend, Sri Chinmoy began conducting the twice-weekly Peace
Meditations at United Nations headquarters in 1970.
 Caption: Their harmony was absolutely beautiful. Presentation Statement Continued:
To perpetuate U Thant's sacred memory, the Award is presented to individuals
who exemplify the lofty spiritual ideals of the Secretary-General in their
distinguished service to the cause of world peace.
 Caption: Sri Chinmoy presents the U Thant Peace Award to Gurudeva Presentation Statement Continued:
Among the luminaries who have kindly accepted the U Thant Peace Award from
Sri Chinmoy are His Holiness, Pope John Paul II and five Nobel Laureates:
President Mikhail Gorbachev, President Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa,
Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama.
 Caption: Gurudeva talks about peace in the home and how it is necessary to achieve peace in the world. Presentation Statement Continued:
Today, with utmost gratitude, humility and reverence, Sri Chinmoy
prayerfully offers the U thant Peace Award to Satguru Sivaya
Subramuniyaswami, the illumining oneness-light of modern Hinduism.
 Caption: Gurudeva's talk Presentation Statement Continued:
Gurudeva, as he is lovingly called by his myriad devotees, has energised,
inspired and united Hindus throughout the world with his dynamic approach to
an ancient faith. Combining strict inner discipline with a courageous,
wholehearted acceptance of the challenges of modern life, he reawakens in
Hindus everywhere a deep love for their living religion.
 Caption: Sri Chinmoy presents his Peace Run torch for Gurudeva's blessings. In a cute scene, Gurudeva asks, "Is this for me?" With a moment's hesitation, Sri Chinmoy, says, "Of course". This is the same torch which has traveled thousands of miles carried by members of the Sri Chinmoy marathon team. Presentation Statement Continued:
Gurudeva's uniquely
powerful and beautiful international magazine, Hinduism Today, presents
every other month a wide-ranging and fascinating array of topics to educate
and inspire Hindus and non-Hindus alike in the multifaceted aspects of pure
Hindu philosophy, and its maniifestation in culture and society
world-wide.
 Caption: Sri Chinmoy and Gurudeva on stage. Presentation Statement Continued:
Gurudeva's life radiates love, wisdom and simplicity. his message of peace
is equally accessible to scholars and children. Gurudeva is a distinguished
leader in the interfaith movement, a champion of harmony in the family and
in nature--indeed, a divinely compassionate and supremely committed friend
of the earth and all its inhabitants. Therefore we are profoundly honoured
today to present the U Thant Peace Award to Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami.
  Meanwhile back at Kauai Aadheenam we had an exciting day taking some honey bees out of the wall of the Guru Peedam. This was an exquisitely beautiful colony.  Very populous and healthy.  We measured a total of about 18 linear feet of comb on this wall board and inside the wall. Our task was to move the bees into a box that could be transported to another site, as they were giving "humbug" to some hired local carpenters who are re-roofing the courtyard.  Fortunately the bees were an extremely gentle lot. They have been working very hard on some eucalyptus blooms nearby and the colony was full of fresh honey. Here Sivakatirswami begins the tedious process of cutting up the comb and putting it inside a box.  The key to success in this operation is to find the queen bee and get her in the box right away. Then all the other bees follow her. Acharya Kumarswami sits close by. He had sent a small prayer to our devas here just a few minutes earlier and amazingly we found the queen within 4 minutes after taking the comb out of the wall!  Our Thambynathan Jnandasanatha will be leaving back for Malaysia on Monday after completely a wonderful stay on Kauai. He is returning to Malaysia to finish high school. For the last few days of his stay, he is helping out in other kulams to get to know the other monks and their work. Here he is working in the Ganapati Kulam helping Sadhaka Dandapani, our subscription manager with the renewal mailing for Hinduism Today. Jnanadasanatha proves to be very concentrated, intelligent and diligent in his work.
"How to Become A Hindu"! Gurudeva's latest book release is now available Hot Off the Press! Visit the Himalayan Academy Book Store Web Site get the book and read the incredible testimonies of the early pioneers from the west who chose to make a full and complete conversion to Hinduism, legally change both their first and last names to Hindu names, change their lifestyles, sever their formal connections to previous faiths and joyously face the challenges in joining the tribe of the Sanatana Dharma Gurudeva's Travel Itinerary/Visiting Kauai's Hindu Monastery Click here for information about Gurudeva's travels. He will be to New York for United Nations events from August 24th through August 29th. And if you are planning to visit Kauai, please go first to our our visitor's page.Thank you. 12 Glorious Days, 8 Enchanting Countries and One Chance in a Lifetime! Join Gurudeva for Himalayan Academy's 17th travel-study program, the 2001 European Innersearch, themed the "Hinduism Today Adventure". Go to www.innersearch.org and for more detailed information, please contact Sadhaka Dandapani. Space is limited and filling up fast! Very Important: Please include your mailing address and telephone number in the body of your message. We will keep you posted as the program develops. Sign our guestbook and we will send you a free issue of our global full-color bi-monthly magazine, Hinduism Today. For those who have been touched spiritually by Gurudeva's work, his books, his guidance, his inspired life and example and even his website, the "Thank You, Gurudeva Fund" has been established within Hindu Heritage Endowment. Proceeds from this fund last forever; they're not a one-time gift. So gifts to this fund have eternal gratitude built into them. They live on in perpetuity. Each month Gurudeva receives the income from the fund to be used at his own discretion to promote his work and mission around the globe. He loves this, for he knows that it comes from all the good souls who have met him and studied with him, traveled with him or just talked with him over the years. A contribution to this fund is tax-deductible. |
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