Siva’s Bonsai Gems
A long-awaited manifestation is taking place in Siva's Sacred Gardens. It is the brainchild of Tandu Sivanathan, a bonsai sensei who has cared for, nurtured, shaped and otherwise raised dozens of bonsais at his Kauai homestead. He has recently, with the help of Deva Seyon, brought twelve of his master works to the monastery. Together they placed display stands at each of the Satguru murtis, then hand-picked which guru should be honored with which style of bonsai. Now Tandu comes to the monastery every other day to water them all, since their super-shallow root system is hyper sensitive to drying out. Come with us on a tour of this marvelous addition to an already marvelous sanctuary.
Inspired the the beauty of the bonsai, Kartik Suresh wrote this short song (he's a bass player).Bonzais of San Marga by Kartik Suresh, January 26, 2022
With Iraivan Temple just feet away, stand individual Bonzai for each Guru today. As each guru along San Marga’s path, each Bonzai’s shape colors their individual message.
Whether lush with leaves, or a long branch as one, Siva’s grace is seen and expressed in rain, wind and sun.
Such as Sanatana Dharma, Bonzais have seen millennia, and as Santana Dharma, need meticulous care and discipline to wash away karma.
Jai Ganapathi, Jai Gurudeva, with these Bonzai at your feet, may Siva’s message and dance be shared with the world to see.
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February 11th, 2022 at 5:52 pm
What a wonderful thought of bringing back to life, plants over a thousand years old, which the youth pilgrimaging to Iraivan are sure to wonder in awe!! A big mahalo to both the two long term Sivathondars.
February 11th, 2022 at 8:54 pm
Very Beautiful …
February 12th, 2022 at 2:22 am
Wonderful, nice work Tandu
February 12th, 2022 at 4:34 am
ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT! Siva is Dancing!
February 12th, 2022 at 5:55 am
Just strikingly beautiful! Aum.
February 12th, 2022 at 4:33 pm
“AUM”!.
February 12th, 2022 at 11:26 pm
Nurturing the bonsai to achieve a definite form and blooming at the appropriate time is a representation of yoga. These twelve bonsai gems in Siva’s sacred garden inspire us dearly as devotees to consistently work within ourselves. A Great Thank You to Tandu Sivanathan for adding to Siva’s marvellous sanctuary. Aum Namasivaya.
February 15th, 2022 at 7:15 am
Thank you, Tandu and Deva.
Nice bass and recital, Kartik Suresh!