Jai Ganesha!
Satguru returned to the monastery two days ago after a visit to India, Malaysia, and Singapore with Shanmuganathaswami. During their trip, they attended several satsangs and gave talks. They also met with members, devotees, and those who had recently joined. We are so happy to have Satguru back with us after his long journey.
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The Hawaiian tropics with its daily sun/rain/sun/rain rhythm challenges the 23-karat gold leaf on the flagpole and the five golden towers of Iraivan Temple. One of the issues is that old gold, left to its own devices, invades the new gold.
A great solution has been found. A mold-retardant called D-2 is the industry’s gold-standard (I know) for control, but there was a challenge in applying it way up there.
We tried by hand, but then we discovered a Maui-based drone company that has been applying D-2 every 3 or 4 months. It’s working!
Yesterday, the team flew in from Maui, brought their massive agricultural drone, and wet down the flagpole and towers in just a little more than 2 hours. Thanks to Quality and Calib for their careful work. They even got a taste of Chef Mani’s masala dosai in the bargain.
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For the final leg of the journey, Satguru touched down in Singapore. First up was a lunch with some sishyas, followed by a event for seekers newly interested in our teachings. About 21 people signed up to keep in touch. The next day was a home satsang consisting of pada puja, bhajan, upadesha from Satguru, a brahmacharya vrata taken by a youth and Q&A. The next day, Satguru and Shanmuganathaswami flew to San Francisco, and will arrive home a midday today.
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Good progress was made on the Guru Peedam roof and they are close to finishing the first half. Seven redwood boards were custom cut on our saw mill for the ceiling covering. Rafters were custom made using our band saw. All this wood came from sishya Deva Rajan 26 years back. The wood came from a water tower that was dismantled in California. This is all old growth redwood that is impossible to find today. After replacing wood planks, they laid new plywood sheathing, then tar paper on top of that as seen in the last photo. On Monday they will attach the composition roof shingles, then move to the other side.
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As Satguru’s time in Malaysia drew to a close, he took the opportunity to connect with member families before embarking on his journey to Singapore. He also met with Jayendrapuriswamigal, who has been traveling through the area.
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Jai Ganesha!
Recently, the Mathavasi of Siddhidata Kulam harvested long beans from our greenhouse. It has been a while since we last had long beans, and the monks of Siddhidata Kulam have been diligently trying to grow them. After much effort, they finally succeeded in cultivating and harvesting a healthy crop.
Below are some of the benefits of long beans:
Long beans (also called Yardlong Bean or asparagus beans) are nutritious and offer several health benefits:
🥗 Rich in nutrients
💚 Supports heart health
🌱 Aids digestion
⚖️ May help with weight management
🩸 Supports blood health
🛡️ Provides antioxidants
🦴 Supports bone health
A 100-gram serving of long beans typically contains about 45–50 calories, making them a healthy addition to stir-fries, curries, soups, and salads.
For the best nutrient retention, lightly steam, stir-fry, or cook them briefly rather than overboiling.
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