MARCH 26TH AFTERNOON, 2023 ~ Iraivan Temple Crystal Sivalinga Installation Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-03-27 | SUNDAY MARCH 26TH, 2023 (FINAL DAY 6)6:00 AM - 5:00 PM HST (Day 6 - Final Session) Vishesha Sandhi, Vara Siddhi Ganapathy Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Ankura Pooja, Siva Soorya Pooja, Mantapa Pooja, Vedhika Maha Kumbha Pooja, Shadhadhwa Nyasa Pooja, Agni Kaarya Saparya, Tattvarchana, Naadi Sandhanam, Sparshaahuthi, Vishesha Dravya Aahuthi, Maha Poornahuthi, Yaatra Daanam, Ghatoththaapanam, Moola Bimba Jeeva Nyasam, Murthi SamyojanamMaha Kumbhabhishekam, 10:07AM - 10:19AM - Vrushabha LagnamThe Kumbhabhishekam of Rajagopuram, Vimanam, Maha Kumbhabhishekam for Lord Iraivan in the form of Sri Sadha Siva at the Moolashanam, Parivara Kumbhabhishekam, Maha Abhishekam, Divyopachara Deeparadhana12:00 PM - Prasada and break3:00 PM-- 108 Kalasa Snapanaarchana, Snapanaabhishekam and Alankaram, Divya Upacharas5:00pm-- Kumbhabhishekam ceremonies are complete
The Subconscious Mind Part 3 Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-06-13 | 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 Śivaya Subramuniyaswami as found in his book Merging With Śiva. "Things that you cannot face in yourself you will hate when you see them in someone else. To counteract this, your universal love, the platform for Self Realization, must be awakened into the emotions of the instinctive mind and filter out into the conscious mind. So, as you are meditating and the various aspects of your subconscious come up, face them positively, reprogram them beautifully, and they will settle back into simply a memory pattern, resolved and incapable of disturbing you again."
Satguru Webinar: The Stages of Unfoldment in Saiva Siddhanta - Part 4 Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-06-11 | In today’s satsang, Satguru Bodhinatha explains the last part of the topic: stages of unfoldment in Saiva Siddhanta. The jnana pada focuses on the repeated practise of the unspeakable nirvikalpa samadhi, from which the jnani returns to consciousness more and more. The jnana pada is also called the san marga, meaning "true path," for here God is our dearest beloved, implying transcendence of individuality and merger with the Divine. The patavi is sayujya (சாயுச்சியம்)— "union" with God.Yogaswami’s profound quote: "There is no ‘all’, for you alone exist. All are you" resonates very well with Jnana Pada. Satguru reinforces the unique definition of Jnana Pada given by Gurudeva. Satguru concludes the topic with Tirumandhiram 1444.As a second topic, Satguru covers the 8 Shaktis of God Siva as part of a question sent to satsang@hindu.org.
The Subconscious Mind Part 2 Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-06-07 | 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 Śivaya Subramuniyaswami as found in his book Merging With Śiva. "Do not be afraid of the subconscious. It is useless to be afraid of the past.”
Satguru Webinar: The Stages of Unfoldment in Saiva Siddhanta - Part 3 Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-06-04 | Aum Shivaya,In today’s satsang, Satguru Bodhinatha explains the Yoga Pada of the stages of unfoldment in Saiva Siddhanta. The yoga pada focuses on the regular practise of meditation, detachment, and austerities under the guidance of a satguru, through whose grace we attain the realisation of Paraśiva. The yoga pada is also called the sakha marga, meaning "way of the friend," for here the soul looks upon God as an intimate friend. The patavi is sarupya -- "likenesss" to God. Watch the satsang to learn Gurudeva’s unique explanation of experiencing inner light. It will surely be "Sachitananda". Satguru answers the question on "Awareness, Consciousness, and Mind". Meow!Next week, Satguru will cover the Jnana Pada. Stay tuned.
Satguru Webinar: The Stages of Unfoldment in Saiva Siddhanta - Part 2 Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-05-31 | Aum Shivaya,During the last satsang, Satguru Bodhinatha covered Nalupada Śaivam (நாலுபாதசைவம்) which means Śaivism of four stages and is an alternate name for Śaiva Siddhanta. The concept of Nalupada Śaivam directs our attention to the practises of Śaiva Siddhanta, which are the four padas of charya, kriya, yoga, and jnana.Satguru continues Part 2 and starts with "Charya Pada" (dasa marga, meaning "path of servitude"), which focuses on religious activities to be performed at a Siva temple. Then, the "kriya pada" (satputra marga, meaning "true son’s way"), which focuses on religious activities to be performed in the home shrine room.In today’s satsang, you can understand the relationship between Charya and Kriya Pada and why Gurudeva insists that these are progressive stages and each has to be mastered before starting the next.Keep unfoldment on.
Satguru Webinar: The Stages of Unfoldment in Saiva Siddhanta - Part 1 Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-05-29 | Satguru answers a question with three regrettable exceptions to non-violence and encourages us to incorporate nonviolence (Ahimsa) into every aspect of our lives. As a second topic, Satguru begins a new multipart series explaining the stages of unfoldment in Saiva Siddanta. In Part 1 of this series, Satguru deep dives into the four progressive stages of Charya, Kriya, Yoga, and Jnana before attaining Moksha. Bodhinatha sums up Part 1 with a profound quote from Gurudeva. Happy Unfoldment,Aum Shivaya
The Subconscious Mind - Part 1 Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-05-21 | 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 Śivaya Subramuniyaswami as found in his book Merging With Śiva. "What is your subconscious mind? Think about this for a minute. Realize that everything that has once passed through your conscious mind in the form of experience is resident right now within your subconscious."
Satguru Webinar: Should Parents Teach Their Kids Religion? Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-05-19 | Satguru Bodhinatha explains that each of us has a duty to pass our religious heritage on to the next generation, listing three key benefits of doing so. He rightly says, "The beliefs and practises of Hinduism are designed to help an individual live a happier, more creative, and more successful life." The question answered today is: "Can a computer ever be truly conscious?" The character quality of "wisdom" concluded our wisdom-woven satsang. Aum Sivaya!
The Conscious Mind - Part 3 Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-05-15 | 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 Śivaya Subramuniyaswami as found in his book Merging With Śiva. "If we were alone in a desert, there would not be much of the conscious mind present. Our emotions would subside. Our perceptions would be keen and uncluttered. Our senses would awaken. Our reality would be mostly an inner reality. We would have to call upon our inner resources to subsist. But as soon as a city grew up around us with hundreds of people in it, we would experience the development of a vast conscious mind, for everyone would contribute just a little bit to it. Problems, projects, confusions and involvements of every kind would assert themselves, absorbing our awareness"
Satguru Webinar: Affectionate Detachment Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-05-08 | Satguru Bodhinatha explains the state of affectionate detachment, very important for seekers, and the stages through which we can achieve it, progressing from unaffectionate attachment to affectionate detachment. Then, he compares and contrasts it with Stoicism. The character quality presented is truthfulness, with, as always, exact and useful examples on its practice. Aum Sivaya!
The Conscious Mind - Part 2 Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-05-07 | 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 Śivaya Subramuniyaswami as found in his book Merging With Śiva. "It really hardens a person to live in the conscious mind all the time, because he has to build an ego shell around himself for protection, and that makes him insensitive and rough. One of the biggest protective influences of the conscious mind is anger. Anger makes a person cunning in his thinking, and of course the predominant underlying quality of anger is fear. He is always afraid of something. It is generally something that may happen or is going to happen. He is always in conflict with someone. These are the motivating forces of the conscious mind: anger and fear. Most people live in the conscious mind unconsciously. ¶The conscious mind is the area of the mind where memory and time are Gods, and reason is the Supreme Ruler. “If it is not reasonable, it is not acceptable,” declares the conscious mind, and “If we can’t measure it, it does not exist.” That is the conscious mind. It is active. It is alive. The conscious mind perpetuates itself, and we all help it to do that. It is carried on in ramification by its own novelty. We can always find in the conscious mind some distraction to please us, to intrigue us, to dominate our awareness of other states of consciousness. And we don’t have to look very hard to find it..."
Satguru Webinar: Merit, Demerit and Liberation Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-04-30 | Satguru Bodhinatha talks about papa (demerit), punya (merit), and their roles in the "grand, soul-maturing process" leading to moksha (liberation). He points out the subtle things that we must refrain from doing and what we can and should be doing. The day's questions include those about homas (sacred fire rituals). The character quality of tolerance is discussed. Aum Sivaya!
Satguru Webinar: Temple As A Source of Culture Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-04-24 | Satguru Bodhinatha presents his upadesha on temples as a source of culture, detailing the several different stages at which we learn Hindu culture from the temples, from absorbing basic tradition and protocols to developing devotion and performing home puja. The question answered in today’s satsang is about the difference between Hindu austerity and nonreligious austerity. Thriftiness was the character quality discussed. Aum Sivaya!
Universe of the Mind - Part 4 Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-04-22 | 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 Śivaya Subramuniyaswami as found in his book Merging With Śiva. "Observing the great vastness of the mind, we can draw another conclusion and say that there are five states of mind: conscious, subconscious, subsubconscious, subsuperconscious and superconscious. The first state is the conscious mind, in which we perform our daily routines. When awareness is in the conscious mind, we are externalized. This means we take our direction mainly from memory of past experiences, from other people, from newspapers, magazines, radio, television or our emotions. The average man is aware in the conscious mind from the time he awakens in the morning until he falls asleep at night. That’s what makes him average. Only when he becomes mystically inclined does he become consciously aware of some of the other four states."
Universe of the Mind - Part 3 Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-04-19 | "Observing the great vastness of the mind, we can draw another conclusion and say that there are five states of mind: conscious, subconscious, subsubconscious, subsuperconscious and superconscious. The first state is the conscious mind, in which we perform our daily routines. When awareness is in the conscious mind, we are externalized. This means we take our direction mainly from memory of past experiences, from other people, from newspapers, magazines, radio, television or our emotions. The average man is aware in the conscious mind from the time he awakens in the morning until he falls asleep at night. That’s what makes him average. Only when he becomes mystically inclined does he become consciously aware of some of the other four states. "
Satguru Webinar: Temple Worship and more Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-04-17 | Satguru Bodhinatha begins our weekly satsang with questions.o Why does Hinduism have so many deities?o What is Agamic temple worship?o Why should one refrain from photographing the temple murtis?o Is it okay to picture home shrines?The satsang closes with the character quality, thoroughness. Enjoy today's Darshan time, listening to Satguru’s answers, and delving into the depths of this venerable religion. Aum Sivaya!
Iraivan Temple Crystal Sivalinga Installation livestream highlights Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-04-10 | Iraivan Temple's naturally formed, 700-pound quartz Sivalinga murti was officially installed (prana pratishtha) by ten priests over the six days of March 21-26th, 2023. The whole event was livestreamed, resulting in many hours of footage. Enjoy here a brief highlight reel. To view the livestreams, go to the whole playlist here--youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE4ajZniW7k1Cv6rBfX4ih5RGuCZDcCj4
Satguru Webinar: Saiva Agamas, Temple Worship and Thoroughness Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-04-09 | Aum Shivaya! Aloha, everyone!In today’s satsang, Satguru Bodhinatha starts the satsang with three reasons why we don’t persist and achieve goals sometimes. The reasons are:1. When goals are picked up based on emotional whim2. When goals lack a clear purpose3. When the goal is unrealisticSatguru shares the great insights and contributions of Kauai Aadheenam to our Saiva Agamas as part of a devotee’s question from the Crystal Lingam Installation. Watch the Crystal Lingam installation at our Iraivan Temple here (youtube.com/watch?v=CngFsLxMFEA) .Temple worship is described in the Saiva Agamas. Satguru recalls Gurudeva’s emphasis on temples and pujas. In the 1980s, Kauai Aadheenam worked with Dr. B. Natarajan to produce the English version of Thirumandhiram by Rishi Tirumular. Thirumandhiram contains all the Agamic teachings in one compilation. Thirumandhiram was more reachable at that time. In search of Agamic scriptures, Kauai Aadheenam ended up digitising close to a million Agamic scriptures that were stored in palm leaves.Satguru next picks up a beautiful question: "When God is everywhere, why do we need temples?". You will love Satuguru’s detailed, satisfactory explanation. Just like the flow of a beautiful river, Satguru explains the process of performing puja and its inner meanings as part of the question, "Why do Hindus worship idols?" It will surely be an eye-opener.Satguru ends the satsang by covering our 60th character quality, **Thoroughness**.We hope you enjoyed the **thorough** coverage of Satsang today.Mahalo !!! Jai Mahalingeshwara!
Satguru Webinar: Preparing A Powerful Plan Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-04-03 | If you are looking for ways to prepare a powerful plan in the present and pull it off punctiliously, this satsang is perfect for you! "Now is the time to update your plans," says Satguru Bodhinatha today, as he explains how we can make plans and successfully achieve goals, especially in times like the COVID-19 pandemic.During the main topic, he goes over the 4 P’s (Plan, Persistence, Prayer, and Push) and 6 important areas of a balanced life in which we must use these 4 P’s in great detail (for which you must watch the video!)Our Satsang finished, as fine as a fabulous flamingo balancing flawlessly on one foot, with a flourish of today’s character quality, tactfulness. Act with tact!Thank you. Aum Namah Sivaya!
SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 26TH, 2023 (FINAL DAY 6) ~ Iraivan Temple Crystal Sivalinga Installation Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-03-26 | SUNDAY MARCH 26TH, 2023 (FINAL DAY 6)6:00 AM - 5:00 PM HST (Day 6 - Final Session) Vishesha Sandhi, Vara Siddhi Ganapathy Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Ankura Pooja, Siva Soorya Pooja, Mantapa Pooja, Vedhika Maha Kumbha Pooja, Shadhadhwa Nyasa Pooja, Agni Kaarya Saparya, Tattvarchana, Naadi Sandhanam, Sparshaahuthi, Vishesha Dravya Aahuthi, Maha Poornahuthi, Yaatra Daanam, Ghatoththaapanam, Moola Bimba Jeeva Nyasam, Murthi SamyojanamMaha Kumbhabhishekam, 10:07AM - 10:19AM - Vrushabha LagnamThe Kumbhabhishekam of Rajagopuram, Vimanam, Maha Kumbhabhishekam for Lord Iraivan in the form of Sri Sadha Siva at the Moolashanam, Parivara Kumbhabhishekam, Maha Abhishekam, Divyopachara Deeparadhana12:00 PM - Prasada and break3:00 PM-- 108 Kalasa Snapanaarchana, Snapanaabhishekam and Alankaram, Divya Upacharas5:00pm-- Kumbhabhishekam ceremonies are complete
SATURDAY MARCH 25TH, 2023 (DAY 5) EVENING SESSION ~ IRAIVAN TEMPLE CRYSTAL SIVALINGA INSTALLATION Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-03-26 | SUNDAY MARCH 26TH, 2023 (FINAL DAY 6)6:00 AM - 5:00 PM HST (Day 6 - Final Session) Vishesha Sandhi, Vara Siddhi Ganapathy Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Ankura Pooja, Siva Soorya Pooja, Mantapa Pooja, Vedhika Maha Kumbha Pooja, Shadhadhwa Nyasa Pooja, Agni Kaarya Saparya, Tattvarchana, Naadi Sandhanam, Sparshaahuthi, Vishesha Dravya Aahuthi, Maha Poornahuthi, Yaatra Daanam, Ghatoththaapanam, Moola Bimba Jeeva Nyasam, Murthi SamyojanamMaha Kumbhabhishekam, 10:07AM - 10:19AM - Vrushabha LagnamThe Kumbhabhishekam of Rajagopuram, Vimanam, Maha Kumbhabhishekam for Lord Iraivan in the form of Sri Sadha Siva at the Moolashanam, Parivara Kumbhabhishekam, Maha Abhishekam, Divyopachara Deeparadhana12:00 PM - Prasada and break3:00 PM-- 108 Kalasa Snapanaarchana, Snapanaabhishekam and Alankaram, Divya Upacharas5:00pm-- Kumbhabhishekam ceremonies are complete
SATURDAY MARCH 25TH, 2023 (DAY 5) MORNING SESSION ~ IRAIVAN TEMPLE CRYSTAL SIVALINGA INSTALLATION Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-03-26 | SATURDAY MARCH 25TH, 2023 (DAY 5)8:00 AM - 12:00 PM HST (Day 5 - Morning Session)Vishesha Sandhi Anushtanam, Fourth Kala (4th Session)Sri Narthana Ganapathy Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Ankura Pooja, Siva Soorya Saparya,Mantapa Aaradhana, Vedhika Archana, Shadhadhwa Nyasa Pooja, Agni Kaaryam, Vishesha Dravya Aahuthi, Ashtabandhanam, Poornahuthi, Divyopachara Deeparadhana12:00 PM - BREAK
FRIDAY MARCH 24TH, 2023 (DAY 4) EVENING SESSION ~ IRAIVAN TEMPLE CRYSTAL SIVALINGA INSTALLATION Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-03-25 | FRIDAY MARCH 24TH, 2023 (DAY 4) 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM HST (Day 4 - Evening Session)Vishesha Sandhi, Third Kala (3rd Session) Veera Ganesha Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Soma Kumbha Pooja, Yaga Mantapa Devatha Pooja, Shadhadhwa Nyasa Pooja, Agni Kaarya Saparya, Vishesha Dravya Aahuthi, Poornahuthi, Divyopachara Deeparadhana7:00 PM - END
FRIDAY MARCH 24TH, 2023 (DAY 4) MORNING SESSION ~ IRAIVAN TEMPLE CRYSTAL SIVALINGA INSTALLATION Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-03-24 | FRIDAY MARCH 24TH, 2023 (DAY 4)8:00 AM - 12:00 PM HST (Day 4 - Morning Session)Vishesha Sandhi, Second Kala (2nd Session) Maha Ganapathy Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Ankura Pooja, Siva Soorya Pooja, Mantapa Pooja, Vedhika Maha Kumbha Pooja, Shadhadhwa Nyasam, Agni Kaarya Saparya, Vishesha Dravya Aahuthi, Poornahuthi, Divyopachara Deeparadhana12:00 PM - BREAK
THURSDAY MARCH 23RD, 2023 (DAY 3) EVENING SESSION ~ IRAIVAN TEMPLE CRYSTAL SIVALINGA INSTALLATION Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-03-24 | THURSDAY MARCH 23RD, 2023 (DAY 3)3:00 PM - 7:30PM HST (Day 3 - Evening Session)Sakthi Ganapathy Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Ankurarpanam, Acharayaadi Raksha Bandhanam, Kumbhalankaaram, Bala Bimba Kalaakarshanam, Yagashala Pravesham, Vedika Archana, Shadhadhwa Nyasam, Agni Karyam, Vishesha Dravya Aahuthi, Poornahuthi, Divyopachara Deeparadhana7:30 PM - END
THURSDAY MARCH 23RD, 2023 (DAY 3) MORNING SESSION ~ IRAIVAN TEMPLE CRYSTAL SIVALINGA INSTALLATION Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-03-23 | THURSDAY MARCH 23RD, 2023 (DAY 3)7:00 AM - 12:00 PM HST (Day 3 - Morning Session)7:37 AM - The Guru Paramapara puja Special Prayers to The Guru Paramapara of the Nandi Natha Sampradaya to invoke their blessings before the main prayers.Siddhi Vinayaka Pooja - First Kala Yaga Pooja (1st Session)Punyahavachanam, Santhi Homam, Disha Homam, Punya Nadi Teertha Sangrahanam, Soorya Kantha Agni Sangrahanam, Poornaahuthi, Deeparadhana12:00 PM - BREAK
WEDNESDAY MARCH 22, 2023 - DAY 2 EVENING SESSION ~ IRAIVAN TEMPLE CRYSTAL SIVALINGA INSTALLATION Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-03-23 | WEDNESDAY MARCH 22, 2023 - DAY 23:00 PM - 7:00 PM HST (Day 2 - Evening Session)Kshipra Ganapathy Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Vasthu Mandalaarchanam, Vasthu Santhi, Pravesha Bali Prakshepanam, Rokshoghna Homam, Paryagni Karanam, Khatgesha Bhramanam, Aalaya Pavithra Suddhi, Poornahuthi, Deeparadhana7:00 PM - END
WEDNESDAY MARCH 22, 2023 - DAY 2 MORNING SESSION ~ IRAIVAN TEMPLE CRYSTAL SIVALINGA INSTALLATION Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-03-22 | WEDNESDAY MARCH 22, 2023 - DAY 28:00 AM - 12:00 PM HST (Day 2 - Morning Session)Sri Lakshmi Ganapathy Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Sri Maha Lakshmi Homam, Navagraha Homam, Mruthsangrahanam, Bhoomi Pooja, Poornahuthi, Deeparadhana12:00 PM - BREAK
TUESDAY MARCH 21, 2023 - EVENING DAY 1 ~ IRAIVAN TEMPLE CRYSTAL SIVALINGA INSTALLATION Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-03-22 | TUESDAY MARCH 21, 2023 - DAY 13:00 PM - 7:00PM HST (Day 1 - Evening Session) Sri Maha Ganapathy Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Grama Shanthi, Bhairava Saptha Aavarana Pooja, Aalaya Ashta Dik Bali Daanam, Poornahuthi, Deeparadhana7:00 PM - END
TUESDAY MARCH 21, 2023 - DAY 1 IRAIVAN TEMPLE CRYSTAL SIVALINGA INSTALLATION Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-03-21 | TUESDAY MARCH 21, 2023 - DAY 18:00 AM - 12:00 PM HST (Day 1 - Morning Session)Guru Vandanam, Sri Vighneshwara Pooja, Yajamanar Maha Sankalapam, Punyaha Vachanam, Brahmana Anugnya, Devatha Anugnya, Go Pooja, Dhana Pooja, Sri Maha Ganapathy Homam, Sri Skanda Yagnyam, Swastika Mandala Pooja, Brahmachari Pooja, Poornahuthi, Deeparadhana12:00 PM - BREAK
IRAIVAN TEMPLE CRYSTAL SIVALINGA INSTALLATION STARTING TUESDAY MORNING 8AM HST Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-03-21 | ...
IRAIVAN TEMPLE CRYSTAL SIVALINGA ~ TRAILER Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-03-20 | Join us LIVE from Kaua'i, Hawai'i, USA here on YouTube.6 Days of Celebration and Ceremonies ~ Starting Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 - Sunday, March 26th, 2023. See Full Event Schedule below. Like, Subscribe and Share!TUESDAY MARCH 21, 2023 - DAY 18:00 AM - 12:00 PM HST (Day 1 - Morning Session)Guru Vandanam, Sri Vighneshwara Pooja, Yajamanar Maha Sankalapam, Punyaha Vachanam, Brahmana Anugnya, Devatha Anugnya, Go Pooja, Dhana Pooja, Sri Maha Ganapathy Homam, Sri Skanda Yagnyam, Swastika Mandala Pooja, Brahmachari Pooja, Poornahuthi, Deeparadhana12:00 PM - BREAKTUESDAY MARCH 21, 2023 - DAY 13:00 PM - 7:00PM HST (Day 1 - Evening Session) Sri Maha Ganapathy Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Grama Shanthi, Bhairava Saptha Aavarana Pooja, Aalaya Ashta Dik Bali Daanam, Poornahuthi, Deeparadhana7:00 PM - ENDWEDNESDAY MARCH 22, 2023 - DAY 28:00 AM - 12:00 PM HST (Day 2 - Morning Session)Sri Lakshmi Ganapathy Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Sri Maha Lakshmi Homam, Navagraha Homam, Mruthsangrahanam, Bhoomi Pooja, Poornahuthi, Deeparadhana12:00 PM - BREAKWEDNESDAY MARCH 22, 2023 - DAY 23:00 PM - 7:00 PM HST (Day 2 - Evening Session)Kshipra Ganapathy Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Vasthu Mandalaarchanam, Vasthu Santhi, Pravesha Bali Prakshepanam, Rokshoghna Homam, Paryagni Karanam, Khatgesha Bhramanam, Aalaya Pavithra Suddhi, Poornahuthi, Deeparadhana7:00 PM - END THURSDAY MARCH 23RD, 2023 (DAY 3)7:00 AM - 12:00 PM HST (Day 3 - Morning Session)7:37 AM - The Guru Paramapara puja Special Prayers to The Guru Paramapara of the Nandi Natha Sampradaya to invoke their blessings before the main prayers.Siddhi Vinayaka Pooja - First Kala Yaga Pooja (1st Session)Punyahavachanam, Santhi Homam, Disha Homam, Punya Nadi Teertha Sangrahanam, Soorya Kantha Agni Sangrahanam, Poornaahuthi, Deeparadhana12:00 PM - BREAKTHURSDAY MARCH 23RD, 2023 (DAY 3)3:00 PM - 7:30PM HST (Day 3 - Evening Session)Sakthi Ganapathy Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Ankurarpanam, Acharayaadi Raksha Bandhanam, Kumbhalankaaram, Bala Bimba Kalaakarshanam, Yagashala Pravesham, Vedika Archana, Shadhadhwa Nyasam, Agni Karyam, Vishesha Dravya Aahuthi, Poornahuthi, Divyopachara Deeparadhana7:30 PM - ENDFRIDAY MARCH 24TH, 2023 (DAY 4)8:00 AM - 12:00 PM HST (Day 4 - Morning Session)Vishesha Sandhi, Second Kala (2nd Session) Maha Ganapathy Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Ankura Pooja, Siva Soorya Pooja, Mantapa Pooja, Vedhika Maha Kumbha Pooja, Shadhadhwa Nyasam, Agni Kaarya Saparya, Vishesha Dravya Aahuthi, Poornahuthi, Divyopachara Deeparadhana12:00 PM - BREAKFRIDAY MARCH 24TH, 2023 (DAY 4) 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM HST (Day 4 - Evening Session)Vishesha Sandhi, Third Kala (3rd Session) Veera Ganesha Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Soma Kumbha Pooja, Yaga Mantapa Devatha Pooja, Shadhadhwa Nyasa Pooja, Agni Kaarya Saparya, Vishesha Dravya Aahuthi, Poornahuthi, Divyopachara Deeparadhana7:00 PM - ENDSATURDAY MARCH 25TH, 2023 (DAY 5)8:00 AM - 12:00 PM HST (Day 5 - Morning Session)Vishesha Sandhi Anushtanam, Fourth Kala (4th Session)Sri Narthana Ganapathy Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Ankura Pooja, Siva Soorya Saparya,Mantapa Aaradhana, Vedhika Archana, Shadhadhwa Nyasa Pooja, Agni Kaaryam, Vishesha Dravya Aahuthi, Ashtabandhanam, Poornahuthi, Divyopachara Deeparadhana12:00 PM - BREAKSATURDAY MARCH 25TH, 2023 (DAY 5)3:00 PM - 7:00 PM HST (Day 5 - Evening Session)Vishesha Sandhi, Fifth Kala (5th Session) Haridra Ganapathy Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Ankuraarpana Pooja, Siva Soorya Pooja, Mantapa Pooja, Vedhika Maha Kumbha Pooja, Shadhadhwa Nyasa Pooja, Agni Kaarya Saparya, Vishesha Dravya Aahuthi, Poornahuthi, Divyopachara Deeparadhana7:00 PM - ENDSUNDAY MARCH 26TH, 2023 (FINAL DAY 6)6:00 AM - 12:00 PM HST (Day 6 - Final Session)Vishesha Sandhi, Vara Siddhi Ganapathy Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Ankura Pooja, Siva Soorya Pooja, Mantapa Pooja, Vedhika Maha Kumbha Pooja, Shadhadhwa Nyasa Pooja, Agni Kaarya Saparya, Tattvarchana, Naadi Sandhanam, Sparshaahuthi, Vishesha Dravya Aahuthi, Maha Poornahuthi, Yaatra Daanam, Ghatoththaapanam, Moola Bimba Jeeva Nyasam, Murthi SamyojanamMaha Kumbhabhishekam, 10:07AM - 10:19AM - Vrushabha LagnamThe Kumbhabhishekam of Rajagopuram, Vimanam, Maha Kumbhabhishekam for Lord Iraivan in the form of Sri Sadha Siva at the Moolashanam, Parivara Kumbhabhishekam, Maha Abhishekam, Divyopachara Deeparadhana12:00 PM - THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!LIVE STREAMING SERVICES PROVIDED BY: WWW.IECHOARTS.COM
Satguru Webinar: Mysticism, ChatGPT, and Steadfastness Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-03-19 | Are you ready to understand the mysticism? Satguru Bodhinatha takes us through a variety of concepts and beautifully connects them to share great insight. Those concepts include the following:* What is gradation?* Are all religions same ? Listen for a nice story to internalize the wisdom.* What does Mundaka Upanishad say about Heavans and How to remain there?* What is higher consciousness? Is it self-realization or more? * What does ChatGPT think about higher consciousness? * How to remain in higher consciousnessSatguru’s final formula simplifies our understanding of mysticism. Satguru emphasizes that Hinduism is focused on the present moment and living in a higher state of consciousness. Right now!Later, Satguru defines the character "steadfastness."Finally, Satguru Bodhinatha gives a glimpse of the upcoming Iraivan Temple Crystal Lingam.Aum Namah Shivaya!
The Universe of the Mind – Part 2 Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-03-18 | "The first steps on the spiritual path consist in learning to harness the tendencies and impulses of the instinctive mind and transmute their energies into the higher nature. But we should not think of the instinctive mind as 'bad', for it controls the basic faculties of perception and movement, digestion, elimination, ordinary thought and emotion and the many other vital functions of the physical being..."Listen to Part 1 here himalayanacademy.com/blog/taka/2023/02/28/the-universe-of-the-mind-part-1
Satguru Webinar: Importances of Living Satguru, Grihastha and Sannyasa Dharma, Spirituality Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-03-12 | Satguru Bodhintha profoundly connects the topic "Two Paths, Two Dharmas: Grihasta Dharma and Sannyasa Dharma" to a popular question raised by the Hindu Students Association, Texas. The question is "Detachment from Maya: Most of our careers are centered around worldly desires. How could we reconcile ourselves, thereby separating from the material world?" Isn’t the answer wonderful?As part of the second topic, Satguru answers the following questions:1) What is the importance of a living satguru and a Guru Parampara?o To maximize the spiritual progress in this birtho Gurudeva’s golden words: Without a Satguru, we will be guided by our own instincts and confusion. Satguru’s only job to keep Sishya on right trackThen Satguru beautifully takes us through "What is the right track?"- Transformational Spiritual Unfoldment (Sadhanas and Tapas), Progressing through Higher Chakras- The five major tasks are: 1. Provides encouragements 2. Developing a spiritual self-concept 3. Catalyzes deeper insights 4. Improve our behavior 5. Provides Initiation [ Thank you Satguru for helping us to stay on track. Is n't this your mind voice? ]2) Offers guidance to another devotee’s question of "How to come out of difficult situations or challenges like the loss of a close one?"3) Clarifies the difference between Athmartha Puja and Parartha PujaSatguru enlightens the character quality "spirituality" to close this week's Satsang.Aum Namah Shivaya.
Satguru Webinar: Four Perspectives of Shum Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-03-05 | Are you excited to learn about the four perspectives of Shum? Satguru Bodhinatha elucidates on the four perspectives—shumif, simnif, mulif, and dimfi— and how Saiva Siddhantha is an umbrella encompassing all four. Further, he gives examples of how we can solve our problems using each of the perspectives.Next, he answers the question: What is the position of Lord Vishnu in the Saiva tradition?Today’s character quality is sincerity. Thank you for watching! Sincerely,Aum Sivaya.
Satguru Webinar: Art of Listening Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-02-26 | Aum Shivaya! In today’s satsang, Satguru Bodhinatha shares profound insights on the Art of Listening.* Satguru beautifully recites the Pub Desk article that explains the importance of active listening in this modern world where digital distractions are everywhere.* How the Art of Listening relates to "Sensitivity" (which was covered in the last satsang: youtube.com/watch?v=4Q0Gva0YMUU&t=1511s)* What does Sruti mean? And its relationship with the "art of listening"? How have the instructions from Guru to Shisyas been communicated since ancient times?* How should we listen to mystically profound subjects? Are you ready to use your intuition? Satguru provides resolutions to the following questions that were sent to satsang@hindu.org:1. Are apps such as the Sadhana App, where puja can be done digitally, appropriate to use? When to use Is it appropriate for home puja?2. How can you reduce the tendency to react negatively depending on who created the situation? Satguru concludes the satsang by covering the important "sharing" character. It’s time to watch and "share" this yet another master piece with your friends and family
Iraivan Temple Tile Aerial Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-02-26 | Jai Ganehsa!Today we bring you a short aerial video showing the progress on the outer red-granite tile that surrounds Iraivan Temple. Thus far the tile has been completed along the north, west and eastern sides of the structure. All that's left is the southern tile which surrounds the Nandi Mandapam. In this video you can see the white sealant which the final tile will be placed over. Aum Namah Sivaya.
Facing Lifes Tests - Part 3 Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-02-22 | 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 Śivaya Subramuniyaswami as found in his book Merging With Śiva.
Satguru Webinar: Practices To Realise God Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-02-19 | Happy Mahashivaratri! Today’s Satsang with Satguru Bodhinatha starts with a series of questions, followed by our topic for the day—what do we have to practise to fully realise God?Presenting his article "Which Yoga Should I Follow?" he explicates eloquently the four types of yoga (Karma yoga, Bhakti yoga, Raja yoga, and Jnana yoga) and how different organisations approach them to help identify which yoga one should pursue at this time. Further, commenting on Gurudeva’s quotes, Satguru teaches that all four yogas (or padas, paths) are progressive stages, each one necessary for the next, and none must be abandoned.Here are the questions asked:1. Could you please explain ego death? What it is, when does it happen, how do we feel when it happens, is it a gradual process or does it happen all of a sudden? Can we do something to quicken the crush of the ego shell?2. If a person accomplishes this, does this last for the next lives? Or does it have to happen many times in many lifetimes?3. How do we move awareness between emotional and intellectual intense experiences—for example, supporting a family member through a high-level professional task?4. Is there a simple Ganesha puja for children under 7 who are spiritually inclined (and highly energetic)?Are you ready to sense what the character quality of the day is? Sensitivity! Have a sensational Satguru Darshan!For more:1. Which Yoga Should I Follow? - Article - hinduismtoday.com/magazine/july-august-september-2012/2012-07-publisher-s-desk-which-yoga-should-i-follow2. More Satsangs: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE4ajZniW7k0l8Uek-Ikxy46-OXHtXmnr 3. More videos: youtube.com/@kauaishindumonastery/videos
Facing Lifes Tests - Part 2 Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-02-16 | 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 Śivaya Subramuniyaswami as found in his book Merging With Śiva.In-depth description and more accurate subtitles coming soon!
Satguru Webinar: How does Hinduism differ from Western Religion ? Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-02-12 | Satguru Bodhinatha completes the fourth part of the answer to the question on "Blessings from Satguru, Priest, Deities, and Ancestors." Satguru unveils one of the greatest answers from our Paramaguru Yogaswami as he continues to provide great answers to great questions.Some of those great questions are:- Are blessings limited to how many people I send them to? (Bihaishum, Imtyebabalinga)- Difference between attending live puja streaming vs. attending the puja at the temple- Will watching the recording of puja have the same effect as attending live puja? Satguru lovingly brings Gurudeva’s interesting perspective on Akasa.- Does Deity bless us when we take sacred flame when puja is done ?- How much do our personal devotion and efforts affect balance beyond our own lives?Satguru asks attendees a very good question: "How does Hinduism differ from western religion?" Watch the video to know the ultimate difference about God realisation!Satguru finishes the satsang by covering the character "selflessness": how to regularly focus on benefiting others over oneself.Aum Nama Shivaya.
Facing Lifes Tests - Part 1 Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-02-08 | 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 Śivaya Subramuniyaswami as found in his book Merging With Śiva.Failure creates magnificent opportunities to educate ourselves and not fail a second time. Life giving actions and disciplines for the instinctive mind in accordance with spiritual laws, the yamas and niyamas, the foundation, evolve us to realization of life's highest goals and purposes. Face our subconscious. Free ourselves from the impact of life's experiences, concentrate the mind. First meditation and contemplation, then samadhi or Self Realization. An openness of mind occurs with the vision of the inner light and great peace comes as we purify the subconscious mind and maintain bliss consciousness.
Satguru Webinar: Darshan of the Guru Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-02-05 | Aum Muruga! Happy Thai Poosam! Three questions from the devotees are answered by Satguru Bodhinatha, and from his responses, we learn a lot about the Guru's Darshan and our spiritual growth. The first query was an extension of the last Satsang: What types of blessings are available, and how can a devotee fully imbibe the blessings of Satguru, priests, deities, and ancestors? He goes into considerable depth regarding the darshan of the Satguru, which is defined as seeing and being seen, and how it is always present to instantly invigorate the devotees and how powerful and present it is if we are open to it. The rest of the questions were:- How does one know that they’ve sealed off the Muladhara chakra?- What are actinic and odic forces?- In a Family Affirmation, which has been offered as a helpful sadhana to repeat daily, it says: "Through our thoughtfulness, care, and compassion, we allow abundance of gold to accumulate within our home." Please, may we have some examples of "thoughtfulness, care, and compassion" and how they help us have abundance? Self-discipline is the character trait for this week. Enjoy your Darshan today! Aum Sivaya.
From Darkness To Light - Part 12 Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-02-01 | 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 Śivaya Subramuniyaswami as found in his book Merging With Śiva.
Satguru Webinar: Akasha, Mystical Blessings, and More Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-01-29 | This week, Satguru Bodhinatha offers exceedingly good answers to so many diverse exceedingly good questions that it was difficult to choose the title of the video! Overall, the talk discusses why experiences are necessary for evolution, the inner soul body of light and the self-effulgent bodies of the gods, trances, the blessings we receive, akasha, and much more. He answers the following questions:1. Do causal and subtle bodies need to reach a certain level of evolution after which Self-Realisation can be attained?2. Is there a difference between the inner eternal soul body of light and the paramatma?3. Are trances real? Do real Gods occupy the person during the trance, or are they subconscious imaginings of the person? 4. Why do the smaller Gods come during a trance but not the larger Gods like Ganesha, Muruga, Siva, etc?5. Do Lord Siva, Lord Ganesha, and other Gods have permanent bodies of light that have a face, body, legs, etc. in the Sivaloka, or do they take that kind of form only in mystic visions?6. What kinds of blessings are there, and how could a devotee fully imbibe the blessings of Satguru, priests, deities, and ancestors? (We look at the blessings from the deities today, and the others will be discussed in the subsequent satsangs.)7. With what sense do we perceive the akasha? Also, if at all, how does akasha as an element relate to akashic records? With so many questions, the awesome answers are sure to clarify and make our understanding more perfect. Then, he sheds light on the 51st character quality, self-control, with the usual illuminating, illustrating, and amusing examples that you are sure to enjoy. Thank you for watching! Aum Sivaya.
From Darkness To Light - Part 11 Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-01-23 | 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 Śivaya Subramuniyaswami as found in his book Merging With Śiva.
From Darkness To Light - Part 10 Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-01-23 | 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 Śivaya Subramuniyaswami as found in his book Merging With Śiva.
Satguru Webinar: Anger Management Kauais Hindu Monastery 2023-01-22 | Today, Satguru talks about several different forms of anger and shares several different (and very useful) ways to control this instinctive emotion. This is all-important and perfect for anyone who would like to move forward on the spiritual path.This is in response to the question from a devotee: "When one gets really angry, Gurudeva tells us to undergo a 31-day retreat from puja. What type of anger is he referring to?Next, he covers how we can be more "self-confident," the character quality for this week. Proceed with confidence!Thank you. Aum. If you are interested,More satsangs can be found at youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE4ajZniW7k0l8Uek-Ikxy46-OXHtXmnrMore videos: youtube.com/@kauaishindumonastery/videos
