Guest guest Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 OM Namah Sivaya Subramuniyaswami "The goal is to realize God Siva in His absolute, or transcendent, state, which when realized is your own ultimate state - timeless, formless, spaceless Truth." - Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami Books Gurudeva was author of more than 30 books unfolding unique and practical insights on Hindu metaphysics, Saivism, mysticism, yoga, and meditation. His works are highly regarded by many contemporary Hindu leaders. His Master Course is Gurudeva's most monumental work, a comprehensive treatise on every aspect of Saivism in three books and more than 3,000 pages, composed in what he called "talkanese" - a flowing version of written English that resembles the spoken language and evokes ancient Hindu oral traditions. Subjects include deep metaphysical insights into the nature of God, soul and world, mind, emotions, ultimate realizations, chakras, and purpose of life on earth. Simple but effective practices are taught: how to remould human nature and karmas, calm the mind, develop self-esteem, begin to meditate, clear up the past and create a bright future. At the same time, the reader is guided in establishing a regular devotional and yogic practice whereby the gains of his inner life and realizations are stabilized and used in practical ways. Gurudeva’s Master Course lessons for children are taught in many schools, preserving the teachings of Saivism among thousands of youths. Four areas of service The four areas of service established by Gurudeva and now carried out by his successor, Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami, and monastics, are: Saiva Siddhanta Church, Himalayan Academy, Hindu Heritage Endowment, and the 'Hinduism Today' international quarterly magazine. Saiva Siddhanta Church From 1977 until his mahasamadhi in 2001 Gurudeva nurtured a staunchly Hindu, highly disciplined, global fellowship of family initiates, monastics and students who follow the sadhana marga, the path of inner effort, yogic striving and personal transformation. With this competent team and a sophisticated infrastructure, his Saiva Siddhanta Church nurtures its membership and local missions on five continents and serves, personally and through publications and the Internet, the community of Hindus of all sects. Although staunchly Saivite, Gurudeva worked tirelessly to promote Hindu solidarity, envisioning a "unity in diversity" in which petty frictions are overcome, and like the mighty banyan tree, Hinduism's propensity to take root in new soils and put forth new branches is a source of strength and glory. His various institutions form a Jaffna-Tamil-based organization which has branched out from his Sri Subramuniya Ashram in Alaveddy to meet the needs of the growing Hindu diaspora of this century, gently overseeing some 40 temples worldwide. He also established a seven acre (28,000 m²) monastery in Mauritius, which includes a public Spiritual Park. Missionaries and teachers within the family membership provide counseling and classes in Saivism for children, youth and adults. Himalayan Academy The Himalayan Academy serves, personally and through its magazine, books, courses and travel/study programs, serious seekers and Hindus of all denominations. Hindu Heritage Endowment Hindu Heritage Endowment is a public service trust founded by Gurudeva in 1995. Currently holding $10 million in permanent funds, it is succeeding in its purpose of establishing permanent sources of income for Hindu institutions worldwide. Himalayan Academy The Himalayan Academy serves, personally and through its magazine, books, courses and travel/study programs, serious seekers and Hindus of all denominations. Hindu Heritage Endowment Hindu Heritage Endowment is a public service trust founded by Gurudeva in 1995. Currently holding $10 million in permanent funds, it is succeeding in its purpose of establishing permanent sources of income for Hindu institutions worldwide. Hinduism Today Magazine Hinduism Today Magazine is an international quarterly magazine founded by Gurudeva in 1979. It is a public service of his monastic order, created to strengthen all Hindu traditions by uplifting and informing followers of the Sanatana Dharma everywhere. In 1996 Gurudeva upgraded the newspaper 'Hinduism Today' to a magazine, a leap that placed it on newsstands everywhere, alongside Newsweek, Time and India Today. The magazine is currently distributed in 60 nations Sivaya Namah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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