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August 13, 2002Gurudeva observes the traditional homa rites at the first stone laying ceremony for Iraivan. He writes in Living with Siva: "In India's spiritual traditions there have been for ten thousand years or more two major streams of thought, one called advaita in Sanskrit, or monism in English, and the other...
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August 12, 2002Summer Sadhu Paksha, Day 9 Gurudeva with his team of Siddhidata Kulam members, Talaivar Sannyasin Yoginathaswami, Sadhaka Nilakantha, Sadhaka Tejadeva. They are also joined now by Sadhaka Adinatha (not pictured) who together are responsible for the maintenance of our monastery lands and also the management of many details with the...
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August 11, 2002Summer Sadhu Paksha, Day Eight: Siva Yogaswami said: One must know one's own measure. Remain separate like the five fingers. but when there is work to do, co-operate in doing it like the hand. Even meditation is work. Practise remaining summa for ten minutes. Man can remain always doing work,...
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August 10, 2002Summer 2002, Sadhu Paksha Day Seven: Gurudeva "What Is Pure Love? "Love is the sum of all the spiritual laws. We may say that love is the heart of the mind. Anything that comes before you in life can be conquered through universal love, a force which is a demonstration...
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July 30, 2002"You have to know that you are a soul, and then you have to know that you know that you are a soul. Then, perhaps you can say that you realize that you are a soul. Now this is not some great yogic realization, this is just one of the...
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July 29, 2002"He who illumined me by His Grace, He is none other than myself, mother dear." "Siva's will prevails; Siva's Form pervades; Sivam art all, mother dear." --Yogaswami: Natchintanai. 53. Our Beloved and Revered Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami Attained Maha Samadhi on November 12th, 2001Click to read for Details. Mystic Mouse Coloring...
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July 28, 2002This was a regular scene through the years: Gurudeva departing for a trip to some far off place like Canada, India, Germany or Australia. Sannyasin Muruganathaswami our travel coordinator would always be on hand for the mandatory final visual check: "Passport?" Check "Visas? Check "Tickets?" Check "Traveler's Checks?" Check Our...
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July 27, 2002Yogaswami sang: "Ever present in all beings, Oh Immaculate One! Entrancing Beauty in all art Thou too! Permeating in pebble, rock and imposing trees And flourishing e'en in grass and weed as well. Essence of Harmony, Thou divine Songster, No other Lord will I revere but Thee. In worship meek...