The Mahavaakiam (Great Sayings) of Sage Chellappaswami:

Oru Pollappumillai–Intrinsic evil there is not.
Eppavo Mudintha Kariyam–Accomplished is His Will.
Naam Ariyom–We know not.
Muluthum Unmai–All that is, is Truth Absolute.

The Guru Vaakiam of Siva Yoga Swami.

Thanai Ari–Know Thyself
Sarvam Sivamayam–Sivam art all.
Summa Iru–Be still.
Ellaam Sivan Seyal–Siva’s Will be done.

The rain and stormy weather has finally gone!!! The silpis continue measuring the rest of the roof stones of the Iraivan Temple.

They graciously pause momentarily to pose with our guests starting with Kashyap DeSai (on left) from New Jersey; Vittal Karra with his wife, Vanikarra and sons, Srikar (age 6) and Saivibhu (age 3) from Seattle; Tungnath Prasad and his wife; and V. Venkatachalam with his wife Alagammai (originally from Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu) who now live in Woodsbury, N.Y.

A space just opened up on our 2008 Asian Odyssey for 1 person (a male to share a double occupancy room with another male). Here’s your chance to join Bodhinatha on this exotic adventure. A journey through ancient temples in Cambodia, mystical classes on meditation in Langkawi and Kerala, a devotionally drenched Thaipusam festival that is out of this world and a journey through south India to some of the most sacred temples in the world, joining in some of their grand sacred pujas.

If you are ready to go, please email Sadhaka Dandapani (danda@hindu.org) or call him on 808-822-3012, Ext 239. It’s on a first come first serve basis so don’t hesitate.

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