Bhani Kartigesu And Rema Devi Become Arul Sishya
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Earlier in the morning Wailua Mission members and our pilgrims from Singapore gather with Sivakatirswami in the Guru peedam. Bhani sat in front of the throne of the Kailasa Parampara and recited the four vows of the Arul Sishya.
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After reciting each one, Shakahara vrata (vegetarian vow, re-affirmed), Ahimsa Vrata (Vow of Nonviolence), Kailasa Parampara Vrata (Vow of Dedication to the Lineage) and the Dasama Bhaga Vrata (Vow to Give God’s Money, tithe 10% of one’s income), Bhani signs…
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Our members all listen as he reads. It is always a great inspiration to hear these noble ideals again and to witness another dedicated soul move forward on the path.
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Rema Devi, Bhani’s wife, smile as husband signs. She had already taken her vows a month ago in Singapore.
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Kulapati Dohadeva signs acceptance of Bhani into his extended family, writing:
“Bhani has been and will be a strong Saivite to promote and preserve our strong lineage. We welcome him whole heartedly. Aum Sivaya
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Kulamata Nagavathy signs
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And our Wailua Mission members witness the event
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Bhani and Rema Devi moving forward on the Saiva Neri!
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Afterward Bhani placed his vow book on the pitham for Bodhinatha to sign later when they had darshan with him.
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Altogether. Such a great satsang we have. It is Gurudeva’s great gift to us all.
Dohadeva, the other day, that being here on the occasion of their wedding anniversary, coming to Kauai, being here for Ardra Abhishekam, meeting with monks and
Bodhinatha, reminded him of the great song of Saint Sambandar, who, when asked by Lord Siva what boon he wanted at his wedding party, the young man replied that he prayed that he and the entire wedding party be merged into Lord Siva, and the wish was granted.
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January 28th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
AUMSIVAYA,
Our warmest welcome to Bhani and congratulation for this wonderful step ! AUM.
January 29th, 2010 at 7:05 am
Bhani and Rema, CONGRATULATIONS!!
Also, Dohadeva, do include ALL of us in your wedding party!!! Aum AUM
January 29th, 2010 at 7:11 am
Congratulations to Bhani and Rema Devi, and congratulations to Kulapati Dohadeva and Kulamata Nagavathy on the occasion of your 30th ! Om Namasivaya !
January 29th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Aum Namah Sivaya!
Congratulations!
I hope to one day take my Vrata’s like you :o)
January 29th, 2010 at 11:44 pm
Congratulations to all of you.
Bhani and Rema, I am happy to hear this wonderful news.
January 30th, 2010 at 7:41 am
CONGRATULATIONS Thiru Bhani and Thirumathi Rema Devi towards the wonderful step; Kulapathi Dohadeva and Kulamatha Nagavathy HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!