Welcome to Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth. We hope you enjoy this colorful book. It is based on Dancing, Living and Merging with Siva, the Master Course Trilogy created by my Gurudeva, Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Path to Siva presents all of the important teachings of our Saiva religion, Shuddha Saiva Siddhanta. It is written with youth in mind, but is also ideal for anyone who wants a condensed version of the Master Course.
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Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
This Kerala mural beautifully depicts Siva in the form of Ardhanarishvara, God who is half male and half female. Siva worshipers believe that Siva and Shakti are a one …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
Siva has three perfections, seen here as parts of a complete circle. The Sivalingam is His transcendence. Nataraja is his dance of creation & Parashakti is His awareness/energy flowing …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
Mystics and ordinary people have had visions of God, seeing Siva in their meditations, in their dreams, within the sanctum of a temple. It is the third eye, our …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
Siva sits in a remote forest under a banyan tree. This is His Sadyojata form, which means “quick birthing” and represents the power of creation. Two hands bless; the …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
This exquisite bronze is a beautiful sculpture of Siva Nataraja, the Cosmic Dancer. This form is worshiped at the famous Chidambaram temple, the center of the universe within the …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
Namaḥ Śivāya is one of the most popular and holy of all Hindu mantras, sung prayerfully by devotees and recited by yogis in remote caves. It is shown here …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
Devotees approach God Siva with offerings of flowers, fruits and love. Others bring petitions and prayers, seeking blessings and guidance on the path. They believe that a heartfelt approach …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
Here our affirmation of faith is written in English, Tamil and Sanskrit. This simple statement contains many layers of truth. It is the ghee condensed from the curd, made …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
Here a father and mother hold a tray of small lamps to teach their children the meaning of the dipa, the light that removes darkness. Earlier the four created …
Path to Siva, a Catechism for Youth
A devout Hindu holds a well-worn text, showing he has chanted these verses thousands of times. In front is a copper pot filled with water blessed & adorned with …