Our New Monastic Aspirant
Happy Ardra Nakshatra!
Aum Namah Sivaya!
On Siva's most auspicious nakshatra of the month, we welcome one of our newest monastic candidates into the pre-monastic aspirancy program. Vatshalan Santhirapala has been on taskforce for several months at the aadheenam and has long been interested in monastic life. In several days he will be returning to the UK, and while there as an aspirant he will continue to work towards his supplicancy vows. While someone must usually be under 25 years of age to enter our monastic order, if they are born into the Saivite Tradition and meet certain other qualifications, they may be eligible to take monastic vows provided they are under the age of 35--as per an adendum added by Gurudeva in 2001. Aspirancy is one of two major steps as a pre-monastic before qualifying to take vows as a postulant Sadhaka.
As stated in the aspirancy pledge:
"Saiva Siddhanta Chruch has established the Aspirancy to offer a pre-monastic training through its theological seminary for those who aspire to follow the monastic path. By this agreement aspirants affirm their commitment to deepen their study of the Saivite Hindu religion, particularly the Advaita Ishvaravada philosophy, also known as Advaita Siddhanta, enunciated in the Saiva Siddhanta theology of the Himalayan rishi Tirumular. They have chosen Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami as their satguru and the Kailasa Parampara as their heritage of faith and awakening. Aspirants come to monasteries and temples to learn through example and observation, and to be trained and taught the principles of religion, theology, philosophy and yoga. The primary objectives of aspirants are to emulate Saivite monastic life, intensify their Master Course study by studying the trilogy each day and to become thoroughly immersed in the tradition which they aspire to serve as a Saivite monastic."
15 Responses to “Our New Monastic Aspirant”
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November 12th, 2022 at 4:42 pm
Happy Ardra Nakshatra !
Many congratulations to Vatshalan.
Aum Aum
November 12th, 2022 at 4:59 pm
“AUM!.
November 12th, 2022 at 5:41 pm
Congratulations, Brahmachari Vatshalan, with the Guru’s and Gods’ blessings !
November 13th, 2022 at 1:08 am
Jai Ganesha. Congratulations Brahmachari brother.
November 13th, 2022 at 1:48 am
Congratulations Vatshalan. AUM
November 13th, 2022 at 4:21 am
May the Satguru and Gods light your path. Aum Namah Sivaya.
November 13th, 2022 at 5:29 am
Jai Ganasha
Congratulations, Brahmachari Vatshalan
November 13th, 2022 at 5:48 am
Congratulations, Courageous Brother Vatshalan! Aum Namah Sivaya
November 13th, 2022 at 9:06 am
Aum Namasivayam 🙏🙏🙏
November 13th, 2022 at 9:53 am
Truly a great soul ! Blessings from God Siva, Gods and devas along the path.
November 13th, 2022 at 9:57 am
Jai Ganapati!! Congratulations Brahmachari Vatsalan
November 13th, 2022 at 9:01 pm
Aum Namasivaya,
Jai Ganesha! Jai Muruga!
Jai Gurudeva, Jai Bodhinatha and the Nandinatha Sampradaya!
This is a blessing for all when a dedicated soul chooses the wonderful journey to the eternal “Self” through divine service to the eternal Sanatana dharma, the San Marga.
Congratulations!
November 14th, 2022 at 7:05 am
many, many congratulations Vatshalan
November 14th, 2022 at 8:58 am
When Brahmacharya Vatshalan arrived on Kauai this time . . . it was as if a missing puzzle piece arrived and fit effortlessly into the fabric of a new order of young men who will carry the work far into the future. Namaskaram Vatshalan – we so joyously honor your courage, dedication, and the lifetimes of preparation you have obviously performed to place yourself among Great Souls.
November 15th, 2022 at 4:19 pm
Jai Jai Shree Maha Ganesh!
Thank you Swamis for this post. Vanakam Vatshalan and welcome to the Monastery and your decision to serve Lord Siva, your Satguru and follow the Kailasa Parampara. Congrats and all the best.
Aum Nama Sivaya
Sivaya Nama Aum