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 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 …
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SLOKA 102 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA HOW ARE TEMPLES FOUNDED AND BUILT? Siva temples are founded by God Himself, often designated in a vision or dream of a devout …
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SLOKA 103 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA WHEN SHOULD ONE ATTEND THE TEMPLE? We attend the temple to commune with God Siva, Karttikeya or Ganesha at least once each week …
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SLOKA 104 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA HOW DOES ONE ATTEND A SIVA TEMPLE? Approaching with deep reverence, we begin our worship with Ganesha, circumambulate the temple and proceed to …
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SLOKA 105 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA WHAT OCCURS WITHIN THE SIVA TEMPLE? Activities within a Siva temple vary from the daily round of pujas to the elaborate celebrations on …
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SLOKA 106 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA WHAT IS THE INNER IMPORTANCE OF PUJA? The traditional rite of worship, called puja, is a sanctified act of the highest importance for …
