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Hinduism Today

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  • One of the podcast interviewers.
  • The cover and Table of Contents in Russian.
  • Global Dharma stories from around the world.
  • Opening spread of the Insight on Raising Children.

Magazine in Moscow and Experimental Videocast

Two stories today about the magazine. The first is to share an experimental video podcast we made to see if it would be useful to present a summary of each issue in AI-created video. We would benefit from hearing how this plays for you. The 3-minute video can be played below.

Also, today we received the PDF of the 36th issue of Hinduism Today that the team in Moscow has published in the last ten years. It’s a small miracle that in the midst of all they are experiencing they can consistently translate, layout, print and distribute the magazine, keeping the international production values intact. Good job, everyone!

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The Yoga of Incantation, Part One

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Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami gives his weekly upadesha in Kadavul Temple at Kauai’s Hindu Monastery in Hawaii. It is part of a series of talks elaborating on the inspired teachings of Satguru Śivaya Subramuniyaswami as found in his book Merging With Śiva.

“Japa is the prelude to rāja yoga. Japa links Siddhānta with Vedānta through the repetition of the mantra Aum Namaḥ Śivāya—or Aum Śaravaṇabhava for the uninitiated. Those who are initiated into the sacred Pañchākshara, Aum Namaḥ Śivāya, have the advantage, because the repetition of this mantra will make them eventually see directly Śiva’s perfect universe, and they in themselves will become a blend of Vedānta and Siddhānta. The unitiated are in preparation, using the mantra Aum Śaravaṇabhava Aum, thus quieting their minds, realizing the all-pervasiveness of Śiva and seeing that the natural state of the mind—when all karmas are temporarily suspended—is Satchidānanda, is peace, is bliss. Therefore, japa yoga is the prelude to rāja yoga and all other forms of sādhana. “

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Continued Tree Debris Removal

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It’s been a few weeks since we hired a team consisting of excavator, backhoe tractor and chainsawer to remove the many downed tree trunks and branches from the hurricane. Except for a few days break to complete another job, and weekends, they’ve continued to plow their way through the property, and seem to be close to completing what their equipment can reach. One of the highest priorities for cleanup was to get the water ditch flowing properly again, and that was completed over the last few days. Large piles of debris dot the property, where they will slowly decompose. The team is now doing the last major clearing, which is along the line of swamp mahogany trees where the sawmill and all the wood piles are.

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A Quiet Morning at Iraivan

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  • Nirvani silently preforms japa
  • Satguru attends the puja
  • Alankara Deepam
  • Temple Flowers
  • Fresh garlands for Siva
  • Beautiful stone lion
  • Ceiling architecture of the temple

Aum Namah Sivaya!

Not long ago, The 9am Iraivan temple was joined by Satguru, Sadhakas, and Shisyas. Nirvani Tejadevathna did japa yoga while the priest decorated Mahalingeswara. After the Abhishekam and Alankaram, Sivacharya Pravin Kumar Sivam invoked Lord Siva’s cosmic rays of divine love, with various offerings. Everyone Attending felt many blessings.

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Total Surrender, Part Four

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Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami gives his weekly upadesha in Kadavul Temple at Kauai’s Hindu Monastery in Hawaii. It is part of a series of talks elaborating on the inspired teachings of Satguru Śivaya Subramuniyaswami as found in his book Merging With Śiva.

“Once a person rises in consciousness out of the chakras below the mūlādhāra, and the foundation of bhakti has been laid, then going into refined states of mind through meditation becomes easy. This is because devotion has removed the barriers. Those who love each other can communicate easily. The devotee who has reverence for a temple and devotion for the Gods within it can communicate easily with those Gods. Bhakti yoga is love on all levels of consciousness—physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Bhakti yoga makes us feel good. When in a state of bhakti yoga—yoked with the Divine through love—meditation is natural, and one can “soar within” with ease. There are no barriers where love is concerned.“

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Cutting Through Karma, One Mower at a Time

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  • Sivanadiyar does the arati
  • The new mower
  • Arinien invokes Lord Ganesha
  • Jai Ganesha!
  • The mower is ready to use!

Aum Namah Sivaya!

The Monastery grounds are now easier to manage, thanks to the arrival of our new ride-on mower. This powerful machine will tackle the many acres of grass that need regular attention. Sivanadiyar Arinien performed a simple Puja in front of the Hale Hana Ganesha shrine. Holy ash, Sandel wood paste, kumkum and flowers were devotionally placed on the mower. The Cub Cadet mower is a welcome addition to the Siddhidatta Kulam’s equipment, and we’re looking forward to seeing the benefits of its efficient cutting capabilities.

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