|
Listen to Gurudeva's inspired talk on consciousness
Listen to 30 seconds of an inspired talk on prana.
Gurudeva's inspired upadesha at Mahasivaratri 1997
Search the Hindu Electronic Ashram
Saiva Siddhanta Church
Kauai's Hindu Monastery
107 Kaholalele Road
Kapaa, Hawaii, 96746-9304 USA
Recognized worldwide as one of Contemporary Hinduism's foremost leaders, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami carries on a lineage of illumined gurus from Sri Lanka. In 1949, as a young man of 22, he was initiated into sannyasa by the siddha yogi and worshiper of Shiva, Sage Yogaswami of Sri Lanka, among the 20th century's most remarkable mystics. For over four decades Subramuniyaswami has taught Hinduism to Hindus and seekers from all faiths. Today, Subramuniyaswami carries forward this Nandinatha lineage as Satguru of Kauai Aadheenam, a 51-acre temple-monastery complex on Hawaii's Garden Island of Kauai. From this ashrama, he nurtures the spiritual life of Hindu communities throughout the world through his several institutions: Saiva Siddhanta Church, Himalayan Academy and Hindu Heritage Endowment. He has established a branch monastery on the island of Mauritius. Founder and publisher of the international monthly magazine Hinduism Today, his more than thirty books unfold unique and practical insights on Hindu metaphysics, mysticism and yoga based on decades of teaching, counseling and initiating devotees. In 1986, New Delhi's World Council of Religion named him one of five modern-day Jagadacharyas, world teachers, for his international efforts in promoting a Hindu renaissance for half a century. The Global Forum of Spiritual and Parliamentary Leaders for Human Survival chose Subramuniyaswami as a Hindu representative at its remarkable conferences. At Oxford in 1988, Moscow in 1990 and Rio de Janiero in 1992, he joined religious, political and scientific leaders from all countries to discuss privately, for the first time in history, the future of human life on this planet. At Chicago s historic centenary Parliament of the World's Religions in September of 1993, Subramuniyaswami was elected as one of three presidents to represent Hinduism at the prestigous assembly of 25 men and women voicing the needs of world faiths. Gurudeva has been on Kauai, our small island in the Pacific Ocean, most of this year. The above image is taken from an original 20" by 24" oil portrait of Gurudeva. It was an inspired gift created by Indias renowned artist Indra Sharma during his extended visit to Kauai in early 1995.
You are welcome to browse our web site which is always under construction and updated regularly. We have recently added major works of Gurudeva's guru, Sage Yogaswami, a page for the 1200-year-old monastery in South India, Kamakoti Peedam and of course each month our 54-page magazine, Hinduism Today, is posted. It is rich in the wisdom of Indian spiritual paths and happenings.
Telephone Sermonettes:
If you would like to hear a recorded upadesha, inspired talk, by Gurudeva, you can call anytime, day or night: 808-822-SIVA (822-7482). Upadeshas range from 4 to 18 minutes and tapes are changed daily. The phone number above is for Hawaii, USA (country code is 1). We're sorry that it is not toll-free.