A New Swami Joins the Saiva Swami Sangam
A new sannyasin, Siddhanathaswami, joined our order before dawn today after being initiated by Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami.
We welcome this new swami who, after letting go of everything, let go of himself. “You must die before you die,” Paramguru Yogaswami declared, and burning his desires, his possessions and his old self in a funeral fire, this shining soul decided to dedicate his life to knowing the Divine, honoring all creation and seeing God everywhere, in everyone.
Swami Vivekananda eloquently said:
There is but One – The Free, The Knower – Self!
Without a name, without a form or stain.
In him is Maya, dreaming all this dream.
The Witness, He appears as nature, soul.
Know thou art That, Sannyasin bold! Say –
“Om tat sat, Om!”
14 Responses to “A New Swami Joins the Saiva Swami Sangam”
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May 26th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Wow! I have tears in the eye’s..
What a wonderful day!
Many many congratulations on your continued journey Siddhanathaswami!
Aum Namah Sivaya!
May 26th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Prostrations To Lord Ganesa.Prostrations to Satguru Bodhinatha. What a great day it is.Such wonderful news. A mother and father is experiencing true joy in two worlds.Dear Sannyasin you are a hope for others.Congratulations on your advancement and thank you for the work that you and your entire family of monks do for us all. We are truly blessed .Aum Shanti.
May 26th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Add my name to what Nalini said! I could not have said it any better. I am so happy for you, Dear Sannyasin!!
May 26th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Aum Namasivaya AUM
May 26th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Congratulations! Congratulations! Congratulations! We are so happy for you!
May 26th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
Jai Ganesha!!!!
Congratulations Siddhanathaswami!!! What a wonderful day indeed, your dedication is an inspiration for all of us!
Aum Namah Sivaya, Sannyasin Siddhanathaswami!
May 26th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Congratulations, Swami! You are an inspiration! Aum AUM
May 26th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Ganapati Thunai.
Vanakkam Sannyasin Siddhanathaswami,
I heard that every time a soul becomes a Sannyasin, he frees many souls from the animal kingdom and advances them into human birth. What a selfless act. Realizing the Self is a selfless act indeed. I am really happy; thank You.
Aum Namah Sivaya
May 26th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
Aum Namah Sivaya, Swami
What a glorious, glorious day, a day of rejoicing. Every single swami added to an order made of swamis brings Gurudeva’s mission that much closer to its fullness.
May 26th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Congratulations dear Siddhanathaswami, and congratulations to Savitri and Satya Palani! This is a very, very big step. You all inspire me and you all have my admiration.
May 27th, 2010 at 12:33 am
Anbe Sivamayem,
We are all very blessed indeed to have such tireless and brilliant Saiva Souls, being the stewards of Earth and brining light to us all.
Anbe Sivmayem Satyame Parasivam.
May 27th, 2010 at 5:59 am
ஓம் நமசிவாய
உன்னைப்போல உத்தமர்கள் உலகத்தினில் இல்லையடா
நினைத்தபடி நடந்திடடா நிட்டையிலே பொருந்திடடா !
Congratulations.
May 27th, 2010 at 10:08 am
Aum Namasivaya,
It’s joy to see new and young blood being injected into our Saiva Siddhanta Yoga Order. Blessings from this and the inner worlds to Sannyasin Siddhanathaswami.
Aum Shanti, Shanti, Shanti
May 27th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
Aum Namasivaya,
We all know that Yogi Jivananda in no more . What a great day to have Sannyasin Siddhanathaswami to carry on the responsibilities of the departed Yogi.
Congratulations to our Beloved Satguru and the Saiva Swami Sangam