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Siva at a New Scale

Siva at a New Scale

Aum Namah Sivaya The Aadheenam recently received a small wooden crate from Arizona. Inside we discovered an incredible miniature version of the large bronze Sadasiva statue which currently graces the gardens in front of Kadavul Temple. As you may know, this masterful work was first made in clay by Natalie...

The Seven Dimensions of the Mind - The Fourth Dimension Part 2

The Seven Dimensions of the Mind - The Fourth Dimension Part 2

Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami gives his weekly Upadesha in Kadavul Temple at Kauai Aadheenam. Here Satguru continues his discussion of Sivaya Subramuniyaswami's writings about the seven dimensions of the mind with part two of his explanation about the fourth dimension.

Tirukural - Chapter 8

Tirukural - Chapter 8

Chapter 8: Possessing Love Verse 74A boy and a girl play at the beach. Their friendship grows with age as they study and share meals together. Their love grows from that friendship. They live happily the rest of their lives. TAKA Presents the Tirukural You can access the entire text,...

Our 2020 Digital Dharma Drive Takes Off!

Our 2020 Digital Dharma Drive Takes Off!

Namaste, and welcome to our various websites and mobile apps, through which we seek to provide accurate, useful and contemporary information on Hinduism and Hindus around the world. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the year 2020 has been a time when all family members were required to stay at home...

Preparing the Ground for Ganesha

Preparing the Ground for Ganesha

Ever since our last shipment of containers, containing Iraivan Temple stones, we've had this small granite shrine sitting underneath a guava tree, not far from Iraivan Temple. Several days ago, we began the process which will eventually lead to its installation. As you may know, the San Marga path which...

2020 Ayudha Puja

2020 Ayudha Puja

Recently our monks and siplis took time from their work in order to offer blessings to the tools with which we are able to do all that we do. Ayudha puja is a traditional day of blessings when we give thanks to our tools and equipment. This is especially important...

Tirukural - Chapter 7

Tirukural - Chapter 7

Chapter 7: The Blessing of Children Verse 70A proud father stands smilingly with his accomplished sons before a crowd. All are impressed by the sons’ closeness and humility. TAKA Presents the Tirukural You can access the entire text, in Tamil and English here: Weaver's Wisdom Verse 61 Of all blessings...

The Seven Dimensions of the Mind - The Fourth Dimension Part 1

The Seven Dimensions of the Mind - The Fourth Dimension Part 1

Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami gives his weekly Upadesha in Kadavul Temple at Kauai Aadheenam. Here Satguru continues his discussion of Sivaya Subramuniyaswami's writings about the seven dimensions of the mind with part one of his explanation about the fourth dimension.

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