Himalayan Academy’s Supervised Master Course Study is more than an intellectual learning of new information about Hindu philosophy and practice. Its primary focus is to practice the teachings throughout the day. As the lessons explain in detail, it is this practical application of the spiritual teachings that moves you forward on the path.
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Daily lesson with gurudeva
SLOKA 92 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA WHAT ARE THE SACRAMENTS OF CHILDHOOD? The essential religious sacraments of childhood are the namakarana, name-giving; chudakarana, head-shaving; annaprashana, first solid food; karnavedha, …
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SLOKA 93 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA WHAT ARE THE SACRAMENTS OF ADULTHOOD? The most important sacrament of adulthood is the vivaha samskara, or marriage rite, preceded by a pledge …
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SLOKA 94 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA WHAT ARE THE CHILD-BEARING SACRAMENTS? The essential child-bearing samskaras are the garbhadhana, rite of conception; the punsavana, third-month blessing; the simantonnaya, hair-parting ceremony; …
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SLOKA 95 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA ARE THERE RITES FOR THE WISDOM YEARS? Entrance into the elder advisor stage at age 48, the marriage renewal at age 60, and …
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SLOKA 96 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA WHAT ARE THE FESTIVAL DAYS OF SAIVISM? Festivals are special times of communion with God and Gods, of family and community sharing and …
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SLOKA 97 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA WHAT ARE THE PRIMARY FESTIVALS TO SIVA? Mahasivaratri, Siva’s great night, venerates Parasiva. Krittika Dipa celebrates the infinite light of Parashakti. Ardra Darshana …
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SLOKA 98 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA WHAT ARE THE MAJOR GANESHA FESTIVALS? Ganesha Chaturthi is a joyous celebration of Ganesha’s birthday. Vinayaka Vratam is twenty-one days of fasting and …
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SLOKA 99 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA WHAT ARE THE MAIN KARTTIKEYA FESTIVALS? Vaikasi Vishakham celebrates the anniversary of Lord Karttikeya’s creation. Skanda Shashthi is a six-day festival honoring His …
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SLOKA 100 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA WHAT ARE OTHER IMPORTANT FESTIVALS? Besides the temple festivals, there is a multitude of home, community and national celebrations, notably Dipavali, Hindu New …
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SLOKA 101 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA WHAT IS THE NATURE OF THE SIVA TEMPLE? The Siva temple is the abode of God Siva and Gods and the precinct in …
