Today at Kauai Aadheenam

Continued Tree Debris Removal

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It’s been a few weeks since we hired a team consisting of excavator, backhoe tractor and chainsawer to remove the many downed tree trunks and branches from the hurricane. Except for a few days break to complete another job, and weekends, they’ve continued to plow their way through the property, and seem to be close to completing what their equipment can reach. One of the highest priorities for cleanup was to get the water ditch flowing properly again, and that was completed over the last few days. Large piles of debris dot the property, where they will slowly decompose. The team is now doing the last major clearing, which is along the line of swamp mahogany trees where the sawmill and all the wood piles are.

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A Quiet Morning at Iraivan

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  • Nirvani silently preforms japa
  • Satguru attends the puja
  • Alankara Deepam
  • Temple Flowers
  • Fresh garlands for Siva
  • Beautiful stone lion
  • Ceiling architecture of the temple

Aum Namah Sivaya!

Not long ago, The 9am Iraivan temple was joined by Satguru, Sadhakas, and Shisyas. Nirvani Tejadevathna did japa yoga while the priest decorated Mahalingeswara. After the Abhishekam and Alankaram, Sivacharya Pravin Kumar Sivam invoked Lord Siva’s cosmic rays of divine love, with various offerings. Everyone Attending felt many blessings.

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Total Surrender, Part Four

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Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami gives his weekly upadesha in Kadavul Temple at Kauai’s Hindu Monastery in Hawaii. It is part of a series of talks elaborating on the inspired teachings of Satguru Śivaya Subramuniyaswami as found in his book Merging With Śiva.

“Once a person rises in consciousness out of the chakras below the mūlādhāra, and the foundation of bhakti has been laid, then going into refined states of mind through meditation becomes easy. This is because devotion has removed the barriers. Those who love each other can communicate easily. The devotee who has reverence for a temple and devotion for the Gods within it can communicate easily with those Gods. Bhakti yoga is love on all levels of consciousness—physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Bhakti yoga makes us feel good. When in a state of bhakti yoga—yoked with the Divine through love—meditation is natural, and one can “soar within” with ease. There are no barriers where love is concerned.“

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Cutting Through Karma, One Mower at a Time

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  • Sivanadiyar does the arati
  • The new mower
  • Arinien invokes Lord Ganesha
  • Jai Ganesha!
  • The mower is ready to use!

Aum Namah Sivaya!

The Monastery grounds are now easier to manage, thanks to the arrival of our new ride-on mower. This powerful machine will tackle the many acres of grass that need regular attention. Sivanadiyar Arinien performed a simple Puja in front of the Hale Hana Ganesha shrine. Holy ash, Sandel wood paste, kumkum and flowers were devotionally placed on the mower. The Cub Cadet mower is a welcome addition to the Siddhidatta Kulam’s equipment, and we’re looking forward to seeing the benefits of its efficient cutting capabilities.

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Happy Jayanti Satguru!

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  • Satguru stands across from Iriavan temple in the nearby sacred garden

Aum Namah Shivaya!

Today is Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswamis 84th Jayanti! Later today, monks will prepare a special meal consisting of Satguru’s favorite dishes. Below is included a inspiring talk given by Satguru inside Kadavul temple in 2011.

His talk is about the continuity of effort between our inner and outer life. There aren’t two of us, so the concentration and willpower we bring to meditation should carry into school, work, and everything we do. Meditation doesn’t end when we open our eyes, and control of the mind throughout the day is cumulative.

It’s about paying attention to what we’re doing and finishing what we start. The more we’re interested in something, the more energy we draw out to do it, and it seems effortless. Starting impulsively and then stopping before we finish creates a negative pattern in the mind.

It’s about meeting life with less emotional reaction. The biggest way to have difficulty handling something is to label it a problem. It’s just the next thing to do, and each challenge we meet strengthens our willpower. That is how we are able to go within more deeply.

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Jai Returns on Taskforce

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In the early morning Jai attends the morning monk siva puja.

Aum Namah Śivaya!

Recently, Jai returned to the taskforce program for several weeks. While he participates daily with seva, working alongside swamis and sadhakas in the Siddhidatta Kulam. So far, he has helped with digitally inventorying heavy equipment and machinery onto our maintenance server.

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