Yogaswami said:

“

GOD IS ONE AND WORLD OUR KIN
We see the Truth that God is One,
And behold the whole world as our kin.
We’ll not swerve from the path of Dharma,
Nor shall we disown parental dictum.
Whatsoever comes and goes affect us not,
For no longer are we enticed by worldly gains.
We’ll wear the badge of service in humility,
And shall never forget the Feet of the SatGuru.
The law of the land shall we not violate,
Nor will we waste our moments idly.
Fear and anger have we subdued,
And to none shall we bow in deference,
We’ll not submit to false doctrines,
Neither will we spurn the creed of others.
We’ll not pursue sense-enjoyments
But keep ourselves above unrighteous acts.
We shall master the psychic science and arts;
And restrain anger with the mind under control.
We shall till the soil and harbor not ill-will.
We’ll go far and wide and spread the gospel fine.
In exaltation will we soar from earth to heaven,
And rejoice in the infinitude of Siva.
Benevolent shall be our deeds without any taint,
And equity will be our motto for all creeds.

–Natchintanai. 255-256

It’s been a quiet day at the Aadheenam, everyone focused within and on their duties. The Pillaiyar Kulam gave their weekly report today, Talaivar Shanmuganathaswami highlighted his efforts to expand the marketing of Gurudeva’s books and Hinduism Today. Sadhaka Jothinatha gave details of his distribution of a professional TV ad, which is even now playing regularly on a station in Canada.

Sadhaka Jivananandanatha surprised us to tell about a one and a half foot tall solid jade Pancha Ganapati that has arrived from India, a most incredible artifact.

Here is Paramacharya Palaniswami working on the full-page tabloid layout of Bodhinatha’s page that will be printed in the newspaper “Vanakkam” in Mauritius.

Potriyan at work in the Ekadanta kulam office on a Kauai Aloha Endowment mailing to all donors. He and his mother have extended their stay for another week.

Note: Sadhu Paksha Begins tomorrow. TAKA may be simplified during our ten day retreat…