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Fire Worship; Lotus of the Heart

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-04-20

Gurudeva briefly answers two questions today, one about fire worship and the other about the lotus of the...

Guidelines for Study of Merging with Siva

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-04-16

Following in the spirit of the enthusiastic book signing and sales of Merging with Siva, we present Gurudeva's...

How to Send a Prayer to the Devas

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-04-15

Gurudeva explains the specifics of writing a prayer to the devas, which can be sent through the sacred...

How To Send Prayers to the Devas

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-04-10

Gurudeva has anticipated some questions about sending prayers to the devas and he explains clearly how to do...

I Love Who You Love

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-04-09

Gurudeva answers a question about strengthening the bonds between parents young adult children who marry outside the race...

Using the Subsuperconscious Mind

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-04-08

Gurudeva gives a cogent explanation of the subsuperconscious mind, gives examples of how you may already be using...

Bane or Boon?

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-04-07

The Editor of the UK's Jain Spirit magazine asked about the use of technology for spirituality. Can the...

Color Meditation for Beginners

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-04-06

Someone asks if Gurudeva can help a beginning meditator, and Gurudeva responds by presenting a simple color meditation,...

Who Answers our Prayers?

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-04-05

Gurudeva gives an interesting answer to a question about prayer. He begins by stating that there are many...

Prayer, Meditation and Ritual

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-04-02

Today we have a delightful question and answer session about the difference between prayer and meditation and the...

Dare to Take Action

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-04-01

Someone asked, "If we see someone physically disciplining a child in public, should we step in and do something?" Gurudeva answers with a story of a real occurence in a US supermarket.

Staying Clear of Maya

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-03-31

Today's question comes from a devotee who is concerned about getting too caught up in maya. "What can I do, Gurudeva?" Gurudeva...

Quitting Smoking

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-03-30

A cyber-devotee asks for the Guru's advice on quitting smoking, saying he doesn't even want to think about...

Group Prayer; Free Will

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-03-29

Gurudeva answers two questions today. One is about the efficacy of group prayer. The other is about the...

Seeing Yourself in Others

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-03-26

If we see someone doing something that we really dislike, which really disturbs us, is that something that...

Sealing Off the Lower Nature

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-03-25

An e-devotee asks what asana besides the lotus posture would work to close off the lower chakras. Gurudeva's...

Hinduism Today in Tamil

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-03-24

A cyber-devotee asks if there is some way to bring out an edition of Hinduism Today magazine in...

Women Monks; Understanding Desire

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-03-23

We present Gurudeva's answers to two questions today. The first is about whether or not Gurudeva has women...

Innersearch and Iraivan conclusion

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-03-22

This morning in Kadavul temple someone asked Gurudeva what the "theme" of the Innersearch will be. Gurudeva answered...

Do Gods Accept Bribes?

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-03-21

You've heard about our seen those people who vow, "Oh God, if you grant me my prayer, I'll cut off my hair for you; I'll give some money to the temple; I'll feed 100 beggars; I'll......" Do the Gods expect us to make this...

Center of Awareness

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-03-18

Sit in with a discussion with Gurudeva about the center of awareness. What is it? Gurudeva says that...

Don't Just Forgive. Resolve!

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-03-16

Gurudeva counsels a cyber-space admirer who asks about exactly how to implement the ideal of forgiving inwardly at...

Chakra Rotation

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-03-16

Gurudeva answers an intriguing metaphysical question about the rotation of the chakras. The question sparked an inspired response...

How Gurudeva Became a Hindu

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-03-14

Timed perfectly with the finishing of Gurudeva's new book, "How I Became A Hindu," Gurudeva tells tellingly of how he became a...

Sivaratri 2000 Part 5 - Conclusion

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-03-11

Gurudeva concludes his Sivaratri upadesha by expounding upon the "only real security," the depth of Siva consciousness, never changing, always...

Sivaratri 2000 Part 4

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-03-10

Gurudeva makes the distinction clear between those who complain about rules, and those who follow them happily. He...

Sivaratri 2000 Part 3

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-03-09

Gurudeva's Sivaratri upadesha explores spiritual solutions to the problems of humanity. Gurudeva stresses that Lord Siva's philosophy teaches...

Sivaratri 2000 Part 2

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-03-08

On Siva's great night Gurudeva explained to devotees that Siva is the God of Love and exactly what...

Sivaratri 2000 Part 1

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-03-07

Today we begin posting segments of Gurudeva's inspiring talk from the great holy night of Siva, Mahasivaratri, celebrated...

The Tithing Commitment, part 3

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-03-04

Gurudeva concludes his discussion of the spiritual discipline of tithing by spelling it out in its perfect simplicity,...

The Tithing Commitment, part 2

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-03-03

Gurudeva continues to explain the spiritual dimension of the practice of tithing. He talks today about how to...

The Tithing Commitment

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-03-02

Gurudeva addresses the traditional practice of Tithing, giving one-tenth of one's income back to God. Gurudeva stresses that...

Divorce and the Mother in Law

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-03-01

Gurudeva continues the discussion of divorce by responding to an e-query, "In a situation where husband and wife are not getting along, or when they have already separated, what can a mother-in-law do?".

Hindu Gods and Vishva Guru

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-02-29

Gurudeva answers two questions today "Why are Hindu Gods portrayed with so many arms?" and "Can marriage work out the second time around?"

Living with Cats

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-02-28

Here is a short but sweet (and funny!!) answer to a unique question, "Why does the monastery keep cats?" Listen in for a...

Bringing Forth Shakti Marriage, part 1

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-02-25

We have a very short answer from Gurudeva today to the question "What is the best way to increase shakti in our life? Is it by celibacy, pranayama, meditation, mantra....?" Gurudeva answers, "All of the above." But he...