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This afternoon Bodhinatha left for Houston for a 5-day function at the Swami Narayan temple opening there…
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About 150 participants of the Kamadon Academy’s “Kauai Event” came to the monastery today. Here they are in a session with Bodhinatha.
Bodhinatha spoke to them on a few subjects, talked about Yoga’s Forgotten Foundations (Yamas and Niyamas) and then opened the session for Questions and Answer…
This is a new age group who follow the teachings of the late Alton Kamadon, the founder of “The Melchizedek Method”, a clairvoyant channel and spiritual teacher who died suddenly of a heart attack in November, 2003. You may visit their web site at www.melchizedekmethod.com. It is interesting that one of Altons dreams was to have a program on Kauai and his “Level Six” teachings include introductions to Hindu Deities and teachings. This year, his students made his dream come true.
One of Gurudeva’s ardent students in Honolulu, Deva Magdalena, helped facilitate the “Kauai Event” program at the monastery today. Bodhinatha says they asked many intelligent questions. We sold ALL copies of Lemurian Scrolls in the Minimela shop and also almost our entire stock of crystals and crystal images. Many also gave generously to the Iraivan temple building fund.
The gold leafing of Yogaswami was completed yesterday.
And he was brought back to his home in the Guru Peedam.
We have to thank Yogaswami and those before him…
We would not be here without him.
Jai Siva Yogaswami!
A few candid shots today… Natarajnathaswami taking a break from his Hinduism Today articles to do some chores outside on a beautiful day.
It’s a happy time to see Bodhinatha off to Houston…
All the monks check out the delivery of boxes that came today.. and chat together while waiting for Bodhinatha.
Sadhaka Nilakanta… says Hello to his Mom and Dad…all is well 😉
Sadhaka Tejadevanatha is back from his “Sojourn in the World” which is a mandatory practice for our younger sadhaka… a time for them to get some training and solidify their inner commitments on their own… but he’s really happy to be back and we are really happy to have him back…
Yogi Japendranatha is going with Bodhinatha to Houston.
Good bye! See you next phase on Sun Two, have fun in Texas!
Gurudeva’s spiritual center in the island country of Mauritius
in the Indian Ocean near South Africa
The Muruga Pavilion has now taken shape and looks impressive for any visitor going there for the first time. Plastering of the beams and pillars are going on…These are the last works needing wooden structures around the Mandapam.
A closer view of the beam and pillar
You can see Lord Muruga inside.
Here is a closer look of Lord Muruga, the Dispeller of ignorance.
The masons have done a very nice job. They are about to complete the plastering of the pillars.
Now construction works are over. The next phase will be to paint the Pavilion all over and cover the floor with tiles.
Some visitors walking around the murthi before worshipping at Lord Muruga’s Feet.
A serene atmosphere pervades this spiritual place at sunset.
We now leave the Spiritual Park and drive off to Flacq where Kulapati Mougam Pareatumbee has invited the Kulapaties and Kulamatas & their children to dinner at his restaurant. This is now a regular event among the elders of the Park. A nice welcome with tasty lemon grass juice on arrival…
Our Kulamatas Sornumbal Mardemootoo, Poospawadee Koothan and Oomavadee Pallanee.
Kulamatas Premila Manick and Saranamutha Pareatumbee…
The Kulapatis had a nice time together with little talks in a relaxed festive atmosphere.
The dishes were delicious, a recommended address for vegetarian food…
The little ones in the Church are growing up fast too! Here are Jambalini Manick (left) and Bijamati Pareatumbee.
Kulapati Mougam Pareatumbee had a busy time on that day taking care of his guests. Kulapati Mougam is a very famous Chef in Mauritius. Thank you Kulapati, the service was excellent!
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