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“Vrata, taking of sacred vows, is the eighth niyama and something every Hindu must do at one time or another during his lifetime. The brahmacharya vrata is the first, pledging to maintain virginity until marriage. The vivaha vrata, marriage vows, would generally be the next. Taking a vow is a sacred trust between yourself, your outer self, your inner self, your loved ones and closest friends. Even though they may not know of the vow you may have taken, it would be difficult to look them straight in the eye if you yourself know you have let yourself down. A vow is a sacred trust between you and your guardian devas, the devas that surround the temple you most frequent and the Mahadevas, who live within the Third World–which you live in, too, in your deep, innermost mind, in the radiant, self-luminous body of your soul.” –Gurudeva
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The Sharma family visited us today from New Hampshire for the first time.
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The Sharmas: Subramanian, his wife Sudha and daughter Vinitra enjoyed visiting the Iraivan Temple grounds–moving the ball in the lion’s mouth.
They sampled the rudraksha fresh fruits which are falling from the trees these days, and walking around Dakshinamurthi.
They met briefly with Bodhinatha to receive his blessings.
It was a huge crowd today for the phasely tour… more and more local people are coming and bringing their friends who have come from off island…
The Kauaiians are proud of “our Hindu Temple on Kauai.”
Saiva Siddhanta Church
Malaysia Mission
The Saiva Siddhanta Church members of Malaysia celebrate the “rebirth” of Gunalan and Lalitha Ponniah into our Saiva Siddhanta Church family.
Arati for Lord Ganesha before the satsang begins…
“Aum Nakarmana Natprajaya……….”
Padapuja for Satguru Bodhinatha
Devotees taking Arati and Prasad ….
“Aum Jay Jagethesha Hare”…Singing Arati Song while waiting for their turn”
Puja is over, its time to sing Natchinthanai.. Our future musicians, ready with their instruments
Devotees takes turn to prostrate at Satguru’s Tiruvadi
Our Eldest Kulapathi, Appasamy Kuppusamy, welcomes Gunalan and Lalitha Ponniah into the family.
“Now you are a part of us. Can’t escape anymore!,” Kulamata Rajaletchumy Kuppusamy jokes as she blesses them.
Kulapathi Murugesu & Kulamata Valli bless them as well.
Followed by Kulapathi Guhan & Kulamata Roobavathy.
All the blessings showered from the Kulapathi’s & Kulamata’s
Now for the testimonies…”Its a magical Island…We loved the entire stay,”started Gunalan, who had just come from Hawaii after being here for Guru Purnima…
“A place where Heaven meets Earth, We just loved being with Satguru,swamis and all the members”..continued Lalitha///
“I’m so gifted to be given an opportunity to see Iraivan Temple Manifesting and to be a part of it” says Pakiavathy Sinnathamby in her testimony. She also came for Guru Purnima.
Dinner Time! “Now Children, wait for your turn,” Ratna monitoring the food section.
After Dinner – Taking turns to look at the photo album of shots taken by Gunalan & Lalitha at Aadheenam.
Gurudeva’s spiritual center in the island country of Mauritius
in the Indian Ocean near South Africa
Last month the Ganesha Homa was as inspiring as the previous ones. The ceremony was sponsored by the Mardemootoo kutumba
Lord Ganesha was majestically decked with beautiful garlands and flowers on that occasion.
Four kulapaties seated around the homa helped to build up a nice spiritual vibration…
…while the ladies uplifted everyone with devotional songs
Even our young boys are happy to be so close to Lord Ganapati.
The Mootoosamy family brought a home woven garland for Lord Ganapati. It is now a tradition in their family to always bring a large garland for Lord Ganapati whenever they attend the homa.
Himalayan Academy student Kiran Kheerodhur (right) with his family.
After having prostrated at the lotus feet of lord Pancha Mukha Ganapati, everyone comes forward for a pinch of vibhuti.
In the meantime other devotees are under the cool shade in the mango grove. Here is Church member Jeetunshiv and his family.
Our ladies are serving everyone sweets….
The ladies did a wonderful seva….
Mr. Kownden from Terre Rouge enjoyed a nice day too.
Some Ganesha devotees from St. Pierre …
Kulapati Koothan, his son Egilen and Kul. Pallanee enjoying a nice conversation.
On the right, Padmasri, her friend and Ariadasi….
Kulapati Manon and Kulamata Sornumbal had good time and were also very busy helping with the event.
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