Beginning of a new phase
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We begin the phase with a homa.
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The temple is scintillating with lights over dancing tandavas reflected in the mirrors
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Sannyasin Saravanathaswami performs the homa this morning.
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This couple from Honolulu has come to Kauai with their little daughter to have her Vidyaramba Samskara.
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The little girl writes her first word, AUM in the tray of rice which is offered to the fire.
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Bodhinatha gave a short, insightful message on the importance of both monism and theism in our spiritual and religious life.
From Our Gurus' Teachings
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