12 minutes, 29 seconds.Īnother utterly still day as our cameraman walks the path of the Saivite Saints looking across the ponds… The law of karma decrees that it is wise not to harm or hurt others, for we will then receive harm and hurt in exchange in the future. Bodhinatha speaks on Ahimsa, noninjury, yama #1, which is noninjury in thought, word and deed. “Siva’s devotees meditate each morning upon their satguru’s inner form, striving earnestly to know his temperament, the contents of his heart and his essential nature, which is eternal, peaceful and unattached. We are pleased to announce the web release of Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami’s monumental work on Hindu culture and lifestyle:Ĭlick here for the entire text and artwork, now on-line! Our Beloved and Revered Satguru Sivaya SubramuniyaswamiĪttained Maha Samadhi on November 12th, 2001 Ashvins, create between us and the strangers a unity of hearts.” Aum Namah Sivaya.” The Vedas explain, “Let us have concord with our own people, and concord with people who are strangers to us.
Still, Saivites defend their faith, proceed contentedly with their practices and avoid the enchantment of other ways, be they ancient or modern. Saivite leaders support and participate in ecumenical gatherings with all religions. They know that good citizens and stable societies are created from groups of religious people. Saivites respect all religious traditions and the people within them. Even this should never be cause for religious tension or intolerance. Each has its unique beliefs, practices, goals and paths of attainment, and the doctrines of one often conflict with those of another. Nonetheless, we realize that all religions are not the same. Saivites profoundly know that God Siva is the same Supreme Being in whom peoples of all faiths find solace, peace and liberation. We believe that there is no exclusive path, no one way for all. “Since the inner intent of all religions is to bind man back to God, Saivite Hindus seek not to interfere with anyone’s faith or practice.
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