Reincarnation – Part 3
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 Sivaya Subramuniyaswami as found in his book Merging With Siva. Here, Satguru discusses “Reincarnation,” a talk given in 1958.
Tirukural – Chapter 71
Chapter 71: Discerning Unspoken Thoughts
Verse 701
Here we see the Indian peninsula surrounded by emerald seas. One man looks from behind at another and is able to discern the man’s nature and thoughts without words.
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Weaver’s Wisdom
Verse 701
He who can discern another’s unspoken thoughts by merely looking
is an emerald on an Earth encircled by equable seas.
Verse 702
Regard as god-like those who can divine
without hesitation what is in the minds of others.
Verse 703
Give whatever is required to gain an advisor
who, knowing his own mind, can read another’s intentions.
Verse 704
Those who grasp others’ unspoken thoughts have the same
physical features as most folks–yet how different they are.
Verse 705
Of what benefit are eyes in a body, if they cannot
by their observing powers perceive another’s intentions?
Verse 706
As a crystal mirror reflects objects that are nearby,
so the face reflects what is foremost in the heart.
Verse 707
What is more forthrightly profound than the face?
For whether the heart is angry or glad, the face expresses it first.
Verse 708
If you find a man who understands matters by looking into
the mind, it suffices to stand silently looking into his face.
Verse 709
If you find men who know the eye’s language
the eyes will speak to them of hidden hate and love.
Verse 710
Observe those who are said to see subtly with their mind’s eye–
their singular measuring rod is their eyes.
Ringing a Stone Bell
Aum Namah Sivaya
Recently Paramacharya Sadasivanathaswami and Acharyas Kumarnathaswami and Arumuganathaswami set about to weigh Iraivan Temple’s granite bell. It turns out that it weighs 511lbs. What’s more exciting, is that the team was able to ring the bell while they held it aloft. This video gives you a glimpse into the bell’s charming sound. Aum.
Reincarnation – Part 2
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 Sivaya Subramuniyaswami as found in his book Merging With Siva. Here, Satguru discusses “Reincarnation,” a talk given in 1958.
Tirukural – Chapter 70
Chapter 70: Associating with Monarchs
Verse 695
A pundit sits in his chambers pondering the day. To his right two ministers are attentively listening. On his left other ministers are whispering, gossiping and ignoring his presence, thus disturbing the atmosphere.
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Weaver’s Wisdom
Verse 691
Associates of contentious kings should be like men warming
themselves by a fire, moving neither too near nor too far away.
Verse 692
Do not desire to get what the king desires to have,
and the king himself will confer enduring wealth.
Verse 693
One wishing to be wary must beware of his own indiscretions.
Once suspicions are aroused, they are rarely removed.
Verse 694
In the presence of the great ones, never speak
in whispers or exchange smiles with others.
Verse 695
The emissary neither eavesdrops nor meddles into matters.
Instead, he listens raptly when secrets are revealed.
Verse 696
Sensing unspoken thoughts and ascertaining the ripe moment,
speak of vital matters amiably, without offending others.
Verse 697
Speak useful ideas that interest the sovereign.
Always leave useless thoughts unspoken–even if he inquires.
Verse 698
Never criticize the king because he is young or your own kin.
Rather respect the resplendent dignity that kingship commands.
Verse 699
Men whose wisdom is unwavering
do not use their high reputation to excuse lowly behavior.
Verse 700
Men who do unworthy deeds, expecting the king’s indulgence
because of a long-standing friendship, warrant their own ruin.
Gurudeva’s Talk, 1995: The Pranas Under the Control of the Individual
How does an individual gain control of the pranas? One of Gurudeva’s insights in this talk is that pranas, our energies, are influenced greatly by the company we keep, and by the sadhanas we perform. Listen to the talk!
Also available on mobile via the SivaSiva.App .
How the Temple Manifested
Aum Namah Sivaya
Recently Jiva Rajasankara sent us this wonderful little video.
It is his graphical tribute to the mystical process that has constructed Iraivan Temple. Aum.
In the Kitchen
Aum.
With Chinnu having returned to India, our monks now have the opportunity to do more cooking. Currently, different monks rotate through meal prep every other day, providing a good amount of variety in styles and culinary creativity. We of course have large amounts of fresh vegetables coming in daily from our gardens and green houses, lending a high standard to the term "farm to table." With all this we're able to enjoy mouth-watering curries, rices, dals and other edible creations. Here, you can explore a few of the day's dishes. Aum.
Many Guests at Year’s End
There have been the forms of Siva that have walked through the Aadheenam's gates of late. From 9:00am to noon, one will find a vast variety of worshipful, intrigued and smiling faces as guests, new and old, explore the area around areas around our entrance, our gift shop and around Kadavul Temple. We've had many Hindu pilgrims arrive to give their family's a more religious holiday season, as well as many others who have come to the island for a short vacation from life on the mainland and elsewhere.
"Hospitality flows from Siva's followers like sweet music from a vina. Guests are treated as Gods. Friends, relatives, acquaintances, even strangers, are humbled by the overwhelming, ever-willing attention received." - Gurudeva
Click through the slideshow to read a few of our many guests' google maps reviews from the last few months.
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