Sun Three
September 8, 2009The special roof covering of Iraivan is in progress now. Bodhinatha continues work on his massive presentation on the relevance of the Tirukkural in Modern Life for seminars in Malaysia and Singapore. They leave the day after tomorrow. Shanmuganathaswami who will be traveling with him is busy with all the...
Sun Two
September 7, 2009Everyone at the Aadheenam is very focused. Bodhinatha leaves for Asia soon. Very early each morning he rises and works on his presentations. The Ganapati Kulam fills in with graphics. The current one in progress comprises 500 plus slides in a Keynote presentation on the Tirukkural!
New Phase Begins - High Thoughts
September 6, 2009Bodhinatha's talk today was a commentary on Merging with Siva, Unqualified Surrender and the internalization of worship. Yogaswami sang: THE GOAL Essence of wisdom and love art Anma. Vain art deluding charms of weal and woe! How can these defile your nature? Can a mirage dissolve the solid ground? The...
Bodhinatha's Lectures at Meenakshi Temple and India House
September 2, 2009On August 30, Bodhinatha gave a lecture to about 60 guests at the Sri Meenakshi Temple in Pearland, outside Houston, Texas. His presentation was subtitled, "Will There Be a Third Generation?" END OF PHASE Today is the last day of our phase. This edition of TAKA will remain posted over...
Public Tour Day
September 2, 2009Guess who was waiting to meet each and every guest this morning on the Tiruneri? This little one helped everyone practice seeing the divine in another's eyes! Several engineers, trust and financial managers brought forth many questions regarding endowments, fund management and the engineering of concrete and Vastu. Quite a...
Recent Events at Spiritual Park-Mauritius
September 2, 2009After Ganesha Chaturthi celebration things get back to normal at the Spiritual Park of Mauritius. We bring you photos of a few happenings at the Park recently. Our new lady catalyst trainees having a coffee break during their monthly August 'Saivite Hindu Religion' and 'PParenting With Love' training session at...
Singing Natchintanai for the Elderly
September 2, 2009Gurudeva encouraged all his devotees to take care of the elderly. Ideally we are able to keep our mothers and fathers at home with us, but sometimes it is not possible. During his visit to Canada in July, Rishi Thondunathan visited an Extended Care Elderly Home in Toronto. Mrs. Meena...
New Mini-Mela Visitor Center Opened Today!
September 1, 2009Jai Ganesha! After many years of visioning, planning and work by Sannyasin Shanmuganathaswami and his team of contracted workers, the new Mini-Mela Information Center is complete and was opened today at the auspicious hour of 8:15 am. Bodhinatha cuts the ribbon to the entry way. Our local members are on...