Satguru Siva Yogaswami
Satguru Siva Yogaswami

Jaffna, Sri Lanka
A Daily Chronicle of Kauai's Hindu Monastery Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami

Kauai's Hindu Monastery, USA
January 26, 2000 - Hasta


Gurudeva holds up our beautiful new cat, Shalimar. He's a seal point Siamese who we rescued from the Animal shelter where his days were numbered. We have 11 cats now that guard the astral force fields, giving us all a kitty to hold. Gurudeva has always encouraged the monks to learn to love, nurture and care for animals, cows, fish and birds. In a deva writing it was said:

"First love birds,
Then love animals
Then love people
Only in this way can you come to Realize the Self within All."

And most of the young monks get a cat to take care of and are carefully observed as to the care and love they give to their furry little wards.


Satguru Speaks

Today's Cybertalk: Today's Cybertalk: Gurudeva tell a little tale today about the community in Toronto which is working to build a Murugan temple. In the story Gurudeva talks about working together harmoniously in the spirit of Lord Murugan. Gurudeva also explains a little about the plans for the surcharging of the Iraivan temple foundation.

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Guest day today brought another wonderful group of souls from the Healing Touch International group.


Gurudeva with some of his swamis in the Guru Peedam and Sadhaka Tyaganatha. Here we meditate every day in the morning after the puja to Lord Shiva Nataraja in the temple.


Markandeya Sendan and Jothi Sendan looking very handsome here. They have been members of Saiva Siddhanta Church from youth. Markandeya (left) is now going to university in San Francisco studying to become an advertising designer. He commutes from his family's second home in the East Bay area. He is taking courses in modern graphic design, marketing and "compelling communications," art history, English etc. All very hi-tech, though he also has to do some painting and drawing as well. He has been doing seva here on Kauai during winter break, working on a new wonderful CD with images of Lord Ganesha.

Jothi lives on Kauai with his wife Vasuki and takes care of the "Sendan Estate" which is the family home where eventually his mom and dad will return to live one day. Jothi is young owner of Kalani Tropicals. If you want to get some fabulous flower arrangements from Hawaii to really show how much you appreciate your loved ones or send a message to those special VIPs in your life. Jothi is your man!



Ralatives of one of the monks came to visit.


Their daughter Tanna was a vibrant wiggly, riggly four-year-old with the energy of several people rolled into one.


Guests are always awed by the lovely, some say spectacular, view of the river and mountain from the monastery.


The Healing Touch people were such lovely souls, all dedicated to bringing true healing back into the medical profession. Our prayers are for their success in transforming the future of medicine.


Gurudeva sharing some points with a guest in his office.


Sadhaka Haranandinatha hosts guest and helps everyone get their books and items from the gift shop.


So much to see. . .today we sold out all the copies of Merging with Siva we had on the property!


This remarkable carving will be Gurudeva's "Simhasana" or "Lion's Throne" "Seat of the Guru" which is going to be painted with metallic colors to give the shining appearance of a metal seat. It will be installed in the Guru Peedam and serve as a traditional seat for the Guru Maha Sannidhanam of Kauai Aadheenam, Jagad Acharya of the Nandinatha Sampradaya.

Carved in India, it will be hand painted by a craftsman here on Kauai. If anyone would like to sponsor the painting project please email Simhasana Project.


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THANK YOU, GURUDEVA!

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 are forever, not a one-time gift, so gifts to this fund have an 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, or traveled or just talked with him, over the years. A contribution to this fund is tax-deductible.



GURUDEVA'S MANY CYBERTALKS ARE NOW ONLINE

All of Gurudeva's Cybertalks are now on this site at:

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You will find here over 200 Inspired Talks, thoughtfully organized, with thorough text descriptions (yes, they are searchable!) so you can find the subjects that are of deepest interest to you. We encourage everyone to go to the page, bookmark it and visit now and again to listed to the wisdom of our beloved Satguru. Wow! What a grand addition to our website this is! Thanks to the many talented hands that made this possible.



Year 2000 March Caribbean Innersearch


Some cancellations have happened and suddenly we have some space available on the ship! But not too much! So please do call us soon, if you have a yen to travel inside and outside you.

Also, there will be another Innersearch announced for later this year, tentatively scheduled for New Zealand (where, surprise, Hinduism is the fastest growing religion in the country!) or to Europe, where Gurudeva has started several important temple in the last two decades.

For information, contact our wonderful tour agent who will be conducting the Innersearch: Kailash and Indra Dhaksinamurthi of Search Beyond Adventures, Inc. ASAP at
search11@mail.idt.net

Very Important!:
Be sure to include your mailing address and phone number in the body of your message! Kailash will be mailing you information, but if you don't send an address there is nothing he can do.



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