Another quiet day at the Aadheenam….more thoughts from Siva Yogaswami:

We are the servitors of Siva;
Siva’s servitors are we
We are Sivanadiyar;
Sivanadiyar are we.
This is Chariya–moral excellence
This is Kriya–service
This is Yoga–harmony
This is Jnana–wisdom.

This is the sacred mystery. In this Truth lies the sovereign remedy.

Steadfast contemplation leads to the bliss of serenity.

A contemplative is not swayed by rules of conduct. An ascetic life of fasting and norms of discipline have no impact on these ardent servitors of Siva.

These noble legion have so lived, and do live and shall continue to live in the world ever so spontaneously. No one can fathom their greatness. The sweetness of sugar-candy can only be relished by those who have tasted it.

1. Oru Pollappumillai–Intrinsic evil there is not.

2. Eppavo Mudintha Kaariyam–That is what it is–
Accomplished is His Will.

3. Naamariyom–We know not.

4. Muluvathum Unmai–All That IS, is Truth Abolute.

–Natchintanai. 371

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We are clearing out old library books from the Lambodara Kulam, cookbooks, books on Ayurveda… Ceyonswami is checking on what he wants to keep and what will be given away…

Another clear and beautiful day in Paradise…

Sadhaka Haranandinatha at the Iraivan temple fund-raising desk. He also sees over the silpies personal needs, food ordering, hosting guests and many other duties.

Sannyasin Saravananathaswami in the “EK” as we call it… the Ekadanta Kulam… taking care of communications with the sishya around the world, coordinating ground arrangements at distant locations way in advance of Bodhinatha’s travels, working out details for festival schedules, himself doing many pujas in the temple, and on his days off, working hard outside raising flowers for the temple… and more….