Tirukural - Chapter 64
November 29, 2021Section VI: Ministers Chapter 64: Ministers Verse 637A minister at his desk is studying various texts which have been translated from different nations of the world. He is interested in how others have dealt with issues that face him today and remains open to the wisdom that he finds from...
The Power of Affirmation - Part 2
November 28, 2021Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami gives his weekly upadesha in Kadavul Temple at Kauai's Hindu Monastery in Hawaii. It is part of a series of talks elaborating on the inspired teachings of Sivaya Subramuniyaswami as found in his book Merging With Siva. Here, Satguru discusses "The Power of Affirmation," a talk given...
A Stairway to Iraivan
November 25, 2021Aum Namah Sivaya Today we bring you the current progress on the entry steps that lead up from near the Wailua River to Iraivan Temple. The first set of steps have been completed, and now the forms will be built for the next. Following the completion of the concrete pouring,...
Worshiping Siva as a Pillar of Light
November 24, 2021Several days ago during the Krittika nakshatra, Satguru, the mathavasis and local members observed Krittika Deepam. This is a time when God Siva is celebrated as an infinite pillar of light, usually by lighting a large lamp or flame. Many Murugan temples observe this festival since Muruga's energies are easily...
The Power of Affirmation - Part 1
November 23, 2021Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami gives his weekly upadesha in Kadavul Temple at Kauai's Hindu Monastery in Hawaii. It is part of a series of talks elaborating on the inspired teachings of Sivaya Subramuniyaswami as found in his book Merging With Siva. Here, Satguru discusses "The Power of Affirmation," a talk given...
Tirukural - Chapter 63
November 22, 2021Chapter 63: Being Undaunted by Troubles Verse 625A man is confronted with multiple troubles and tribulations. His mother is ill and his wife has fallen and hurt her arms. Behind, the fields are dry and lifeless. He persists despite the many troubles, and for this is blessed by a deva....
Art from Kerala
November 21, 2021There is a profound project underway deep in the monastery. It is the creation of a new book by Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami, his commentary on Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. The manuscript is done and much of the artwork has been received from Kerala. The book will be designed and published next...
The Process of Making Rudraksha Jewelry
November 17, 2021A short video by Velika Nataraj detailing how Kauai Aadheenam's rudrakshas are cleaned and processed. They can then be used to make the malas and jewelry that are sold at the Aadheenam's Mini Mela shop