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September 11, 2004"The Hindu's knowledge of reincarnation gives him the hope of attaining a future birth and in that birth making further progress toward the perfection that he intuitively knows is his atman, his soul. He is working in this life to gain enough good merit, enough punya, to deserve welcome into...
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September 10, 2004"Arjava could well be interpreted as simplicity, as many commentators have done. It is easier to remember the truth than remember lies--white lies, gray lies or black lies. It is easier to be straightforward than conniving and deceptive, dishonest. A simple life is an honest life. An honest life is...
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August 28, 2004END OF PHASE Today is the last day of our phase This edition of TAKA will remain posted Over our coming three-day retreat, Until Tritya Tithi, Sun One, Wednesday, September 1st Don't Miss the Show! Join Us for the Gala Cultural Iraivan Temple Benefit Click for more Info... Bodhinatha in...
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August 27, 2004"The best thing to do when you begin meditation is to live in a good environment, among good people. Meditate alone and don't talk about it to anyone except the person who is helping you on the path. Do it inconspicuously, privately. It's an inner process, so it should be...
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August 26, 2004Gurudeva holds up a sheet with the 12 Mamsane which are basic meditations outlined in the Shum language that are used, one for each month of the year. These are carved into the pillars of Iraivan, providing pilgrims meditations whenever they come. Here is one example: The Four States of...
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August 25, 2004Today's TAKA is all about this sutra that Gurudeva wrote: "All Siva's devotees honor and revere the world around them as God's creation and work for the protection of the Earth's diversity and resources to achieve the goal of a secure, sustainable and lasting environment. Aum." A consulting group from...
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August 24, 2004Gurudeva sitting before the homa fire on a Sun One... like today... "Worshipers of Siva practice basic yogas (bhakti, karma, hatha and japa) as their guru instructs, throughout life and more as life goes on. They know self-mastery yokes the fire within with That which quells the fire. Aum." Don't...
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August 21, 2004"When a seeker has unfolded to the power of giving, he doesn't think about himself so much, because he is spontaneous. He is always looking for an opportunity to do something good for someone else. When someone has not unfolded into giving, he thinks about himself a great deal, and...