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What Are the Two Paths?
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2018-01-04
Bodhinatha addresses the misconception that householders should be detached from their family and professional life. Using the Tirukural...
What Is Dharma?
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2017-09-29
Dharma is religious patterns which when followed promote the wellbeing of the individual, the family and society. Patterns...
Who Are the Devas?
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2017-07-24
Religion is the working together of the beings in the three worlds. The first way we actually experience...
Our Holy Scriptures; the Greatness of the Tirukural
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2017-03-22
Within our Saiva Siddhanta Holy Scriptures the Saiva Agamas explain the basis of temple ceremonies and worship plus...
All Religions Not the Same; Right Beliefs; Accepting
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2014-03-02
"Truth is one, paths are many." Some religions feel that it's their duty to try and convert, that theirs is the only true...
Patience with karma. Double your Practice.
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2012-10-31
Ashramas in family life keep us busy up to age 72 but then there's more time; double your...
The Two Paths of Hinduism
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2010-01-08
Blue in the outer aura. Pure devotion does not contain the grey of fear. See dharma properly: duty...
Raising children with Positive Discipline, consensualocracy.
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2009-04-04
Positive discipline: kindness, respect, firmness, encouragement and family closeness following the principles of ahimsa. Raise and develop children...
Seeing Siva in Everyone
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2008-03-01
Here Bodhinatha reads from the daily Living with Siva lesson 323 on The Guru Tradition. After reading a...
The State of the World
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2007-03-20
Three viewpoints on the state of the world: trying to improve it, being realistic about trying to change...
Hindu Temple of Atlanta, diversity, Nartana Ritau
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2005-04-13
Bodhinatha reviews last year's visit to the Siva Temple of Atlanta and preparation for this year's visit, He...
Tirukural, Chapter 5-6, Synopsis
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2005-03-11
Bodhinatha continues with his series of synopsis of the Tirukural, Chapters 5-6, Family Life. He uses modern prose...
Parents Teaching Hinduism to Children, Part 3
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2004-05-23
Bodhinatha gives more suggestions on teaching Hinduism to your children. Parents should use a systematic approach to teaching...
Nine Ways to Merge with Siva, Part 1
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2004-02-26
Bodhinatha spoke today on Gurudeva's several ways, nine in all, of merging with Siva, from the simplest to...
Niyama 8 - Vrata, Vows
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2003-08-14
Bodhinatha speaks on the eighth niyama, vrata, the practice of taking vows to ourselves, to the inner worlds...
Niyama 2 - Santosha, Contentment
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2003-07-17
Bodhinatha speaks on santosha, contentment. This niyama is about being content and happy on the inside of ourselves...
Don't Get Stuck in the Mud
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2003-03-30
One reaction many face in life is the feeling of being unworthy and wanting to give up in...
The True Sources of Happiness
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2003-03-08
Bodhinatha describes how harmonious relationships are maintained in grihastha life, in which the natural state is to be...
How Does Moksha Ritau Apply to Family Life?
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2003-02-13
Part 1 of 4 - Bodhinatha talks about the moksha ritau, the cool season and one-third of the...
The Nature of Desire
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2002-11-01
Bodhinatha gives a wonderful discourse on the nature of desire. Gurudeva never asked us to give up desire....
Bodhinatha's Travels to Mauritius part 2
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2002-10-07
Bodhinatha continues his narrative of his visit to Mauritius (part 2). At a Siva temple Bodhinatha gave a...
Responsiveness
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2002-09-11
Responsiveness is important on the spiritual path, both in the monastery and in the family home. Bodhinatha talks...
Vows (Tithing) part 4 of 4
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2002-07-11
Part 4 of 4Bodhinatha continues his talk on vratas by elucidating the dasama bhaga vrata, the tithing vow....
Creating a Family Plan Part 2
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2002-06-19
How do we develop goals as part of our plans? Bodhinatha answers this question in part two of...
Creating a Family Plan Part 1
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2002-06-15
Nartana ritau, the season from mid-April to mid-August, is the season for planning. Gurudeva put emphasis on the...
Noninjury and Brahmacharya
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2002-06-13
Cybertalk: Bodhinatha speaks on vasudhaiva kutumbakam, "The whole world is one family," in reference to the current problem in India. He discusses the...
Gurudeva's Spiritual Toolbox
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2002-05-05
Gurudeva said you can either use these tools, or hang them on the wall. The Yamas and Niyamas...
Ahimsa in Speech (Part 2)
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2002-02-23
Ahimsa is a central principle in Hinduism. Let us take a look at the words we use in...
Ahimsa in Speech (Part 1)
Satguru Bodhinatha VeylanswamiGiven On: 2002-02-22
Ahimsa is a central principle in Hinduism. Let us take a look at the words we use in...