Vedic Verses.
The rites of oblation, O lovers of truth, which the sages divined from the sacred verses, were variously expounded in the threefold Veda. Perform them with constant care. This …
Vedic Verses.
God is, in truth, the whole universe: what was, what is and what beyond shall ever be. He is the God of life immortal and of all life that …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
Here the Earth is encircled by symbols of nine major religions. There are hundreds more. Hindus are unique in our understanding and acceptance of humanity’s many expressions of belief …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902) stands with arms folded, a gentle yet stalwart look on his face. He was a lion among men, a reformer and bold defender of Hinduism. His …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
A young girl in silk costume gestures toward the Divine during a Bharatanatyam dance. Her years of hard work and self discipline have brought a grace and refinement that …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
§ Pilgrims climb the steps to visit the world’s second largest Siva sculpture, located in murudeshwara near the seashore in Karnataka, India. Each step brings them closer to their …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
A gleeful devotee has been showered with colored powders during the playful and joyous Holi festival. Such celebrations bring the community close and lift the spirit of all who …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
Following the final arati of a puja, the priest moves through the crowd of devotees holding the lamp. As he approaches, they eagerly reach out to “touch” the flames …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
During the annual Bonalu festival at Golconda fort in Hyderabad, two women lovingly apply kumkum to all of the steps leading to the temple at the top. Hindu temples …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
A Siva bhaktar takes his granddaughter to the Sri Ponnambala Vaneswarar Siva temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He will teach her the meaningful protocols for approaching this holy abode.§ …
