The Bengaluru Team Pushes Hard
Even in normal times, getting complex things done in India is, to be gentle about it, challenging. With the expected return of our silpis to Kauai in October, it has become critical that the last two containers be loaded and shipped. Trouble was, the craftsmen making key items for Iraivan Temple were dragging their feet. Promising but not performing. When Jiva and his sons, Thurai and Senthil, realized the urgency, they went to work, using the willower Gurudeva instilled in them for decades.
They took a three-day jaunt to Kumbhakonam, where the metal shop is located, and told the sthapatis they would not leave until Iraivan's items were finished. It worked! After three days all was in readiness to be shipped to Bengaluru. In this slideshow we see the results of their persistent push to get things done (remember, India is in the midst of a COVID rise).
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March 13th, 2022 at 4:42 pm
“AUM”!.
March 14th, 2022 at 6:07 am
Unexpected and wonderful embellishments. They are beautiful and inspiring, as is the example of Jiva and Sons’ persistence and push for performance of the craftsmen.
Aum Namasivaya,
March 14th, 2022 at 8:09 am
Nothing demonstrates the power of the Guru and the power of devotion like Jiva and his family. It’s an extraordinary story – when Gurudeva called out (over 30 years ago) to one of his most dedicated families, bankers in Maylasia, and asks them to pack their bags, leave everything behind and transform themselves into a major stone carving enterprise and temple building operation in India! I mean really this has got to go down as the biggest ookanashum (exercise given by the Guru) in modern history! The sons changing their majors, joining their father in a one-pointed pursuit to hand chip a white granite temple the way they did it in India 1,000 years ago! Bring into manifestation the physical form of Gurudeva’s vision! I mean really, what are the odds of pulling that off. I think Kanmani (Jiva’s wife) lived in a tent with a fire pit for two years until they got established! This is one of those fairy tale stories that is actually true – a story that will be passed on for generations to inspire grihastha family people looking for examples of how to serve their living Satguru.
March 14th, 2022 at 2:04 pm
Aum Namasivaya!
Vanakkam ! All SIVABHAKTHARS/ SIVATHONDARS:
Aum! The Fine Artistic Work on the Metal, really reflects the
Spiritual Values of Deities, in the Knock-down Stage!
Aum Siva, Siva!
Mikka Nanri,
Anpudan,
Siva,
(T.Sivayogapathy).
March 14th, 2022 at 8:38 pm
Aum Namasivaya!
Nandri, Mahalo, Mulingshum and Thank You Jiva, Sentil and Thurai for your steadfastness and heartfelt dedication to complete Gurudeva’s vision of the mystical Iriavan Temple. Your efforts are deeply appreciated.
Anbesivamaya Satyame Parasivam.
March 15th, 2022 at 2:07 am
Aumsivaya
Wonderful and unique artistic piece of work. Congrats to the team. Aum
March 16th, 2022 at 3:57 pm
Aum Nama Sivaya
Thank you Swamis for this post. Excellent work Jiva, Thurai and Senthil and all involved in the carving of Iraivan Temple. Your dedication, commitment and willpower are beyond words! The gold plated Deities are radiating pure consciousness and are ready to bless those lucky enough to visit Iraivan Temple. May your work last thousands of years and THANK YOU GURUDEVA AND THE MONKS.
Sivaya Nama Aum
March 18th, 2022 at 7:55 pm
Jai Ganesha
The beautiful gold plated embellishments are as golden as Jivaji’s & Kanmani’s and their Sons and wives dedication and devotion of GURU’S
Kanif(contemplative Lifestyle) and Ukanushum (assignment given by GURU) to a steadfast exemplary Example as the Gold Standard for other
Ghrihastins to uphold and imbibe. We Not only have Our SatGuru and Monks but many RishiPatis and RishiMatas of such Excellence to follow.
Mahalo, Dhanyawad, Thank You.