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December 17, 2001The great sage Tirumular who wrote the famed 2000 year old classic on Saiva Siddhanta called the "Tirumantiram" writes: The Guru. 127. In Siva was he rooted: Sivam did he see everywhere. In the will of Siva did he discern all things, Transcending consciousness of past, present and future, And duality...
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December 16, 2001
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December 13, 2001Bodhinatha loves to meditate and also has a great sense of humor... Today he said he had something for quotes and quips, after having been a few minutes late to a gathering because he was "caught" in samadhi... he said: "Oh, sorry I was late for breakfast... I over-meditated..." No...
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December 12, 2001Here is Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami who is delighting everyone with his wonderful manner and calm, disciplined approach to managing the monastery. He has a giant responsibility as Gurudeva's successor and all the monks are 100% behind him. Gurudeva said in the days prior to his final departure, in answer to...
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December 11, 2001Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami is carrying on with this tradition today. During this editing session also all manner of publications from each department, news letters, web pages, sales brochures, and even new advertisements for Hinduism Today are carefully scrutinized and approved before being released to the world. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CYBERSPACE...
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December 10, 2001Whenever I was around Him, I felt this energy. The best way I could describe it was the feeling of walking on the edge of a sword. I was always a little nervous around Him, not because I was nervous but because I was afraid of totally losing control of...
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November 28, 2001As we reflect on the many great gifts that Gurudeva gave us all, we are continually amazed. Above you see him working with Shanmuganathaswami on his email for the day. What other Gurus do you know who would take on the full spiritual responsibility not only for your personal karma,...
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November 27, 2001~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We want to send out a special thanks and heartful appreciation to all the families on the island of Kauai who were so supportive of the monastery and all the pilgrims from overseas during Gurudeva's passage to the World of Siva's Light. There were the sponsorships of many meals...