Lion's Protective Face
July 12, 2009We asked our master buildeer, Selvanathan Sthapati, to explain the faces on Iraivan. Here is his response, received today from India: With regard to swami's question of Mahanaasi / kirtimukha - the difference in this two terms is as follows; Mahanasi means a big(maha) nose(naasi).This architectural form is seen on the...
Darshan with Bodhinatha
July 11, 2009Raj Anand Nadarajah with his wife Sugitha Suppiah, daughter Akila and son Ishvar, visited from California for the first time. Originally from Malaysia, this time they brought Sugitha's parents, Suppiah Angupather and Ammalvo Podarisamy, who still live in Malaysia, near Kuala Lumpur.
Sri Lankan HHE Grants for 2008
July 11, 2009The boys of Tirunavukarasu Gurukulam, shown here on Pilgrimage in Sri Lanka, have recently received their 2009 annual grant from Hindu Heritage Endowment. The Gurukulam is fund #12. The spiritual centers of South India, the aadheenams, traditionally support Hindu organizations such as temples, orphanages and priest training schools. In ancient times,...
Story of Saint Tirumular
July 11, 2009The monks continue working on "THE SEVEN MYSTIC GURUS," the biographical stories of the Kailasa Paramparai. Today we share the story of how Tirumular walked out of the Himalayas as decreed by his guru, Maharishi Nandinatha. He went by foot to the deep south. Our story continues; Entering the South...
Hinduism Today Video Summary
July 10, 2009The July, August, September Hinduism Today Video summary is up on YouTube. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=560d6QG53Z4
Walking Views from San Marga
July 10, 2009From Rishi Valley looking up through the flowering tree at our flag on a windless day. The branches almost touch Saravanapava lake. Looking back at the beautiful flowers from the other side of the lake. A clear Rishi Valley view of our flag. Another Rishi Valley view of the Parampara...
Guru Purnima Mauritius
July 10, 2009Guru Purnima was a great moment of joy for the sishyas of Mauritius who gathered at the Holy Tiruvadi of Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami for this grand event. The celebration of this auspicious Guru event was held at the Ganesha Mandapam of the Spiritual of Mauritius... It was a Monday evening...
New Phase Begins - With "Sweet, Sweet Smile"
July 9, 2009A devotee offers this poem to Bodhinatha during Guru Purnima: O, your smile! That sweet, sweet smile So gentle and kind So gracious and benevolent! The softness of your presence Is a balm for hurt and pain The quietness of your strength A support during troubled times The depth of...