An Unforgettable Stay at Kauai Aadheenam

Sivarathna Manick, who has been at the Aadheenam on our Taskforce program since October, will be leaving in a few days to return home. Today we followed him around the Aadheenam's sacred gardens with a camera, capturing his experiences at the many special spots in our sacred gardens and elsewhere. While here Sivarathna has worked in all of the monastic kulams gaining skills, disciplines and insight, which he will carry with him back into the world.

"You will know Him, if you keep quiet. All your suffering and your disease are for good. You must sweat and fall ill. Don't try to fly because others do. Work and be friendly. Observe and you will understand. Love is God. Truth is God. You cannot see God with your eyes; you must experience God. God is all things; God is everywhere." Siva Yogaswami

Sivarathna climbs Muruga Hill

A walk down San Marga

one of the many orchids along the way

stopping at Ganesha before entering the Svayambhu Lingam square

a flower for Lord Muruga

Aum Namah Sivaya

Daskshinamurti

a visit to Iraivan Temple

admiring the carvings

one of the elephants which will be on the main stairs

A journey along the path of the Satgurus

Narmada stream glistens in the sunlight

the ponds are full of waterlilies

Sivarathna gathers water for a short abhishekam for the Narmada Lingam

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