Gurudeva's 2020 Mahasamadhi Observances Begin!

Jai Gurudeva!
Jai Kailasa Parampara!

Yesterday, Satguru and our monks began a four-day celebration of Gurudeva Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, his life and teachings. While the event is usually attended by many members and devotees from around the world, this year is understandably more subdued, with only monks observing the temple pujas. These last two days began with a puja at Gurudeva's shrine in Kadavul Temple. The monks chanted Sri Rudram, Gurudeva's ashtottara (108 names) and Yo Pam Pushpam. Following the arati, everyone sat for a short meditation. Aum Namah Sivaya.

"A satguru is needed because the mind is so cunning and the ego is a self-perpetuating mechanism. It is he who inspires, assists, guides and impels the shishya toward the Self of himself." Gurudeva

\"The best thing to do when you begin meditation is to live in a good environment, among good people.\" Gurudeva

On day one, Yogi\

s Jayanatha and Haranandinatha perform the puja'

\"There is no way a mantra can be learned from a book and be effective. Therefore, approach the guru cautiously and with a full heart.\" Gurudeva

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s morning puja to Gurudeva was performed by Yogi Dayanatha and Nirvani Tejadevanatha'

\"Contentment is there, inside you, and needs to be brought out. It is a spiritual power. Santosha is being peaceful in any situation.\" Gurudeva

\"A healthy society is based on honesty, openness, love, trust and goodwill.\" Gurudeva

\"Become more humble. Become more self-effacing. Become more loving and understanding.\" Gurudeva

\"It is not a matter of becoming the Self, but of realizing that you never were not the Self.\" Gurudeva

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