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PRACTICE, PRESERVE & PROMOTE THE RELIGION, CULTURE & TRADITIONS
ANBE SIVAM, SATYAME PARAMASIVAM
சைவ ைித்தாந்த மன்றம் மலேைியா
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Advisor : Sanga Ratna, Thondar Thilagam N. Thiruvasagam
M. Counseling (Hons) UM, B.B.A (Hons) Bolton University, UK
Dip. in Psychology, IHCA, Chennai
Dip. in Saiva Siddhanta, Annamlai University, India
Prof. Cert. & Trg & Dev, Sheffield University, UK
Dip. In Counseling, UM, dip HRM, University New Castle, Australia
Certified Trainer for PBSM, Pranic Psychotherapist Healer
Editor : Kailai A. Tamilarasi
Published by : Saiva Siddhanta Mandram Malaysia
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JULY 2017
(Aani/ Aadi)
06 Pradosham
08 Pournami
12 Sangatahara Sathurthi
19 Kartigai Virdha
21 Pradosham
21 Sivarathiri
23 Amavasai
26 Chaturthi Virdha
29 Sasthi
AUGUST 2017
(Aadi/ Aavani)
05 Pradosham
07 Pournami
11 Sangatahara Sathurthi
15 Kartigai Virdha
19 Pradosham
20 Sivarathiri
21 Amavasai
27 Sasthi
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1. Calendar 2. Editorial 4. Events 5. Feature – What is Spiritual Maturity? 5. Temple Insight - Triyuginarayan
Temple 7. Tamil Corner - Stages of Spiritual Life 9. Greetings 9. Recipes 10. Activities 11. Membership
CALENDAR CONTENTS
EDITORIAL
IMPORTANT REMINDER
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
Dear Members,
The Delegates Conference is
around the corner, the
management appeal to all
ordinary members who have
lapsed in their subscription to
settle their due as soon as
possible. A letters has been sent
to all members whose
subscription has expired.
Please contact the office
between 5.30 pm to 10.00 pm
for any inquires.
From the Management
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The month of June has brought the dignity
of the Malaysian Indians at its lowest self-
respect and disgrace due to some cases
that has been flashed in the face book,
twitter and newspapers. I am sure most of
the people are already aware of what I am
going to talk. Suddenly we see many
NGO’s and individual community leaders
and Indian based political parties crying
high as to what has happened. Now this
issues faced by our community is nothing
new. But what has happened is that the
general public with all the latest media
platform are creating sensational news.
Everyone has tons of suggestion, ideas
and how we should tackle the issues in
paper only.. Many of the people who have
expressed their views are not people who
have reached out to the deserving people
who have been and are still facing such
problems. There are many still going
unnoticed. Since the early 80’s the Indian
community has been facing these
problems in the estates. But due to
limited education and the estate
management strict control of the media
was able to avoid any negative flash in the
news papers, they were controlled by the
estate management team. When the
estates began to fragment and the
workers were vacated from the estates,
the innocent people did not know where
to seek for help and many moved to the
urban places under communal living,
where no proper water, electricity, roads
and self built shelters called homes for the
families. At that time we had the MIC, the
largest political party to represent the
Indian community within the government.
In fact the Saiva Siddhanta Mandram
Malaysia, realizing the problems in the
80’s decided to help the children, so that
they have proper meals, shelter and a
decent education . Towards these goals
we established Anbu Illam and Karuna
IIllam. I feel everything goes back to the
parents role. It is not whether one is rich
or poor, but instilling good ethics, moral
values, good religious education, will pave
the way for the kids to know what is good
and bad, right and wrong. Secondly most
parents have failed to realize that money
alone is not going to give success in a
family. In the past many families were not
rich, but their children were thought good
human values, respecting elders, family
unity, parents close supervision on the
kids, relatives bonding, etc, made most
children to become as useful citizen. All
these has changed where to-day money
has become the number one factor to
determine status and class. So whether
one is educated or not, all have started
chasing money to uplift their family
status, and respect from others. Hence
many families, where both parents have
started working. They leave very early in
the morning and come home late
evenings very tired, just enough time to
take a shower, eat and sleep for the next
day.
In the case of the Puchong child abuse
and in teenager in Penang, both cases it
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was the background of single parents. In
my opinion the Indian leaders are doing
what is called “ Fire fighting “ That means
the whole society keeps barking only after
an event has happened. In my 35 years of
community work, I think this problems
can be easily solved if every able and
sincere seekers who want to help the
community can do the following actions.
Firstly every individual both male and
female, especially the unmarried youths
should be absorbed into the various social
and religious NGOs’ as volunteers and
watchdog to the society. They must be
given some basic training. Every NGO;
should identify what is their area of
specialization and should inform the
people who are in the field. The temples
must act as a one stop center for all forms
of help and all these volunteers should be
linked to their nearest home based
temples or organizations. There must be
an immediate efforts to collect the data of
every family that lives within a fixed
radius. These areas must be fully handled
by the Team. It can be a joined effort by
many NGO’s or they can work as
individuals but assist each other in terms
or resources and manpower.
In each group there must be a well-
established networking among the various
NGO’s so that one can seek advice,
financial assistance, medical help,
government related matters. One might
say we are all doing this, but this is not
true. The political parties due to their ego
and self fame do not want to join hands
with others. Then we have temple
Managements who never want youths to
join the temple team. Next we have the so
called high class and low class ranks of the
society. This is mainly based on ones
education, income, the type of homes
they stay. This barrier is one of the major
causes to reach out to the people. But as
Hindus knowing the challenges faced by
our community, we must be prepared to
overcome such negative issues and should
be role models for the others to follow.
I believe every Indian is born equal in the
eyes of God, but difference starts when
they are connected to their birth parents,
social stigmas of the family, educational
background lack of financial support and
most important religious knowledge
staring when they enter kindergarten
schools. Many people think only with a
good Tamil education one can have good
values and upbringing. In my opinion that
is only a myth and it can be debated
without any outcome.
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“KINDNESS IN
WORDS CREATES
CONFIDENCE.
KINDNESS IN
THINKING CREATES
PROFOUNDNESS.
KINDNESS IN GIVING
CREATES LOVE”
- Lao Tzu, Ancient Chinese
Philosopher & Poet
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Keep yourself free for the following
activities/ events organized by SSMM.
SIVARATHIRI
Friday, 21-7-2017
7.30pm
VENUE
(1) SSMM HQ, Bangsar (2) SSMM Klang Branch, Klang
Puja, Ritualistic Worship, is an effective
sadhana (Spiritual practice) to purify our
mind. Employing our body, speech and
mind, we perform puja for inner develop-
ment. Physical action like offering flowers
and ringing the bell, vocal actions like
chanting mantras and singing hymns and
mental actions like feeling the presence of
God, constitute the procedure of ritual. As
we sincerely do it day after day, our
devotion to the Lord further increases and
flows as an undercurrent all through the
day's activities. We shall in fact find that
God is with us at all times.
All members, family and friends are
invited to participate in this very
auspicious pooja.
For those wish to partake ubayams or
donate items are welcomed to contact
SSMM (HQ) Bangsar at: 03-22835045
or SSMM Klang at: 03-55144121.
GURU THIRUVADY POOJA
Thursday, 13-7-2017
7.30pm
At SSMM HQ, Bangsar
Saiva Siddhanta Mandram Malaysia will hold the Monthly Guru Pooja for 23rd Guru Maha Sanithaanam of Thiruvavadu- thurai Adheenam who has attained Maha Samathi. All are encouraged and welcomed to participate in this monthly guru pooja.
SUNDRA MOORTHY
NAYANAR GURU POOJA
Sunday, 30-7-2017 at
7.30pm
Saiva Siddhanta Mandram Malaysia will hold the Guru Pooja for Sundra Moorty Nayanar. All are welcome to participate and get the inspiration of Guru and obtain the grace of Lord Siva on this auspicious and significant day.
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WHAT IS SPIRITUAL
MATURITY?
1. Spiritual maturity is when you stop
trying to change others, instead focus on
changing yourself.
2. Spiritual Maturity is when you accept
people as they are.
3. Spiritual Maturity is when you
understand everyone is right in their own
perspective.
4. Spiritual maturity is when you learn to
“let go “.
5. Spiritual Maturity when you are able to
drop “expectations” from a relationship
and give for the sake of giving.
6. Spiritual Maturity is when you
understand whatever you do, you do for
your own peace.
7. Spiritual Maturity is when you stop
proving to the world, how intelligent you
are.
8. Spiritual maturity is when you do not
seek approval from others.
9. Spiritual maturity is when you stop
comparing with others.
10. Spiritual maturity is when you are at
peace with yourself.
11. Spiritual maturity is when you are
able to differentiate between “needs” and
“wants” and are able to let go of your
wants and last but most meaningful.
12. You gain Spiritual Maturity when you
stop attaching “happiness “to material
things.
TRIYUGINARAYAN
TEMPLE
Rudraprayag,
Uttarakhand
Triyuginarayan Temple is a Hindu temple located in the Triyuginarayan village in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand. The ancient temple is dedicated to god Vishnu. Its fame is credited to the legend of god Shiva’s marriage to goddess Parvati witnessed by Vishnu at this venue and is thus a popular pilgrimage centre. A special feature of this temple is a perpetual fire, that burns in front of the temple. The flame is believed to burn from the times of the divine marriage. Thus, the temple is also known as Akhand Dhuni temple.
FEATURE
TEMPLE INSIGHT
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Lord Brhama took a bath in this kund before the marriage
The word “Triyugi Narayan” is formed of three words “tri” means three, “yugi” denotes the period of time – Yuga and “Narayan” is another name of Vishnu. Pilgrims have been offering wood to the fire in the havana-kund (fireplace) since the three Yugas – hence the place is given the name “Triyugi Narayan”. Yuga in Hindu philosophy is the name of an epoch or era within a cycle of four ages. The four Yugas are Satya Yuga (1,728,000 human years), Treta Yuga (1,296,000 years), the Dvapara Yuga (864,000 years) and finally Kali Yuga (432,000 years), which is the present Yuga.
Vishnu Kund - Lord Vishnu rendered the role
of Parvati's brother in the marriage. He took a
bath in this pool before the ceremony.
The name “Akhand Dhuni temple” also originates from the eternal flame legend, “Akhand” means perpetual and “Dhuni” means flame…
Agni – Wedding fire. This is the eternal flame that still burns. Shiv-Parvati took vows around this flame. The ash from this fire is considered holy and taking it home removes obstacles in family life.
According to Hindu mythology, goddess Parvati was daughter of Himavat or Himavan – the personification of the Himalayas. She was the rebirth of Sati, the first wife of Shiva – who sacrificed her life when her father insulted Shiva. Parvati initially tried to allure Shiva by her beauty, but fails. Finally, she won Shiva by practising rigorous penance at Gauri Kund, which is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) away from Triyuginarayan. Pilgrims visiting Triyuginaryan temple also visit the Gauri Kund temple, dedicated to Parvati. Mythology states that Shiva proposed to Parvati at Guptakashi (on the road to Kedarnath) before they got married in the small Triyuginarayan village at the confluence of Mandakini and Sone-Ganga rivers.
Triyuginarayan is believed to be the capital of Himavat. It was the venue of the celestial marriage of Shiva and Parvati,
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during the Satya Yuga, witnessed in the presence of the holy fire that still burns eternally in front of the temple in a Havana-kund or Agni-kund, a four-cornered fireplace on the ground. Vishnu formalized the wedding and acted as Parvati’s brother in the ceremonies, while the creator-god Brahma acted as the priest of the wedding, that was witnessed by all the sages of the times. The exact location of the wedding is marked by a stone called Brahma Shila, in front of the temple. The greatness of this place is also recorded in a sthala-purana (a scripture specific to a pilgrimage centre). According to the scripture, pilgrims who visit this temple consider the ashes from the burning fire as holy and carry it with them. It is also believed that ashes from this fire are supposed to promote conjugal bliss.
This is the place where Shiv-Parvati sat during their wedding ceremony, as Lord Bhrama played the priest.
Before the marriage ceremony, the gods are believed to have taken bath in three kunds or small ponds namely, Rudra-kund, Vishnu-kund and Brahma-kund. The inflow into the three kunds is from the Saraswati-kund, which – according to legend – originated from Vishnu’s navel. Hence, the water of these kunds is considered to cure infertility. The ashes
from Havana-kund are supposed to promote conjugal bliss.
Source:
https://ramanan50.wordpress.com/2015/
04/07/shivas-marriage-fire-still-burns-
triyuginarayan-temple/
இறை வழ ி்ாட்டின் டி றைகள் - Stages in spiritual life
ப ொதுவொக இறைவறை அறைய நொன்கு டிநிறைகறை கைக்க வவண்டும். இவற்றைவய நொன்கு டிநிறைகள் இருப் தொக சித்தொந்தம் கூறுகிைது. அறவ முறைவய “சரிறய”, “கிரிறய”, “வயொகம்”, “ஞொைம்” என்ப் டும்.
’கூறும் சரிறய, கிரிறய, வயொகம், ஞொைம் எனும் நொன்கும் முறைவய அரும்பு, மைர், கொய், கைிக்கு இறையொகும்!’ றைவ ாற்ாதங்கள் என்றும் இவற்றை கூறுவர்.
றைவ ாற்ாதங்கள் என் து றசவ மக்கள் ிைவித் துன் ம் நீங்கி ிைவொறமயொகிய வ ரின் த்றத வவண்டி,
TAMIL CORNER
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இறைவைின் ொதங்கறை அறைவதற்கு கறை ிடிக்க வவண்டிய டிமுறைகைொகும். இதன் மறுப யர்கைொக றைவ ன்னை கள், றைவ ாற்டிகள், ை வ புண்ணியங்கள் என் ை அைியப் டுகின்ைை.
1. சரிறய 2. கிரிறய 3. வயொகம் 4. ஞொைம்
In general, for a person to reach the Supreme, they need to go through increasingly progressive stages. The Siddhanta have defined and devised a 4-stage path for self-realization. This is a broad framework which describes the stages of spiritual evolution in an individual. Each stage is described in detail with respect to the activities that need to be performed, the type of changes one experiences in different levels of consciousness. The four stages are Sariyai, Kriyai, Yogam and Gnanam. These four stages are a continuum, and there is often an overlap between them. As a spiritual seeker goes through these stages, he becomes increasingly closer to God, and eventually becomes One with God. The human mind is constantly engaged in thought process, jumping from one realm to another, worrying about things. It constantly deludes a person in thinking that the five sensory organs define the complete reality of the person. Consequently a person is caught up in everyday life, and there is little time or inclination to think about the real reason
for their existence. The four-stages of spiritual life are:
1) Sariyai, 2) Kriyai,
3) Yogam,
4) Gnanam
4 Stages in spiritual life
Source: http://saivasiddhanta.in/stainsptlif.php
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GREETINGS
Birthday Wishes to all Members who are
celebrating their Birthdays this
JULY May Lord Siva grant his loving, unfailing protection and may your heart be filled
only with pure thoughts.
Wish you a very
“Happy Birthday”
Okra with Yogurt Gravy
Ingredients
40 medium size okra (bhindi) (after cutting them in half it should be about 2 cups.)
3 Tbsp oil (canola or vegetable oil)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp mustard seeds (rai)
1/8 tsp asafetida (hing)
1 Tbspbesan (gram flour)
2 tsp coriander powder (dhania)
1 tsp Red Chili Powder
1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 cup yogurt (dahi, curd)
1 cup water (approximately)
1/2 tsp salt
Method
1. Wash and pat dry the okra and cut both ends, and cut them in about 1 inch pieces. I have used about 35 medium size okra after cutting, they are about 2 cups.
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2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over medium heat and stir fry the okra till they are tender. This should take about 7-8 minutes.
3. Take them out in a bowl and use the same pan for making gravy.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil, over medium heat. After oil is moderately hot add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds and asafetida as the seeds crack, turn down the heat to low.
5. Add the besan and stir fry for about 1 minute until it has light aroma, and is golden brown in color. Besan gives the thickness to gravy.
6. Add yogurt, turmeric, chili powder and coriander powder. Mix it well. And cook until the spice mix come together, and you should be able to see the oil leaving the sides of spice mix. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
7. Spice mix is ready add about 1/2 cup of water and salt, bring it to boil. Add okra and let it cook for 3-4 minutes, on low heat.
8. Suggestions
You can make so many different dishes using this gravy. Instead okra use potatoes, paneer, green peas, mix vegetables, or any vegetable you have.
Source: Manjula’s Kitchen
http://www.manjulaskitchen.com/dahi-
bhindi-okra-yogurt-gravy/
SIVARATHRI POOJA The Monthly Sivarathri Pooja was held on
22nd June 2017. Following the recital of
Thirumurai, Malar Vazhlipadu and Deepa
Aarathanai, Prasadam was served to all
devotees. May God Siva’s divine blessings
enrich our lives.
GURU THIRUVADY POOJA Guru Thiruvady Pooja of Guru Maha
Sannithanam His Holiness Seer Valar Seer
Sivaprakasa Desika Paramacharya
Swamigal was held on Saturday 20th May
2017. Recital of Thirumurai, Thiruvady
Prayer, Malar Vazhlipadu followed by
Deepa Aarathanai was witnessed by
devotees who attended the pooja.
THIRUYANASAMBANTHAR
GURU POOJA Thirunyanasambanthar Guru Pooja was
held on 10th June 2017 at SSMM. After
the pooja, members who attended the
pooja recited Thevaram. After Malar
Vazhipadu and Deepa Arathanai,
prasadam was served to all.
MANICKAVASAGAR
GURU POOJA Manickavasagar Nayanar Guru Pooja was
held on Wednesday 28th June 2017. The
pooja was conducted with Recital of
ACTIVITIES
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Thirumurai, Malar Vazhipadu and Deepa
Aarathanao. Prasada was served to all
devotees. The Ubayam was by Mr & Mrs
Manickavasagam, Chinnamma and Family.
OPENING OF SSMM NEW
BRANCH IN SEMENYIH The Mandram members have come
together to start a Branch in Semenyih. All
the ground works have started with a
rented 1st floor shop lot in Bandar
Rinching. At the moment basic renovation
works are being carried out. We hope to
have a soft launch around the 1st week of
July 2017. We will update all information
in the Sivaneri. Please inform your friends
who are staying around Kajang, Semenyih,
Broga, and Mantin.
ANBU ILLAM/ KARUNAI ILLAM
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY On 5 June 2017, the children of Rumah Kebajikan Anbu Illam and Rumah Kebajikan Karunai Illam participated in the 1st World Rudhraksha Day (World Environment Day) organised by Saraswathybrahma Vidhyadharma Sangam in collaboration with Sri Subramaniar Devasthanam Batu Caves by planting trees in particular Rudraksha Trees in the compound of Batu Caves temple. The children also participated in bhajans, thevaram, colouring contests and enjoyed the delicious vegetarian meals were served for the whole day. All those participated were given a rudhraksha for personal use/wearing.
COUP DE POUCE In conjunction with the school holidays held in June 2017, Coup De Pouce club members organised several activities for the children of Rumah Kebajikan Anbu Illam which included games and Zumba dancing session at the home. A movie outing was also organised for all the children on 9 June 2017 at a cinema in Wangsa Walk which brought a lot of joy and excitement to the children. They were also treated to drinks, snacks and pop-corns. The children were accompanied by care-giver, Ms. Saraspathy Ramajee. The club members also contributed to the home by way of providing groceries/food stuff for children.
WATER GAMES/SPORTS On 8 June 2017, in conjunction with the school holidays, the Management of Persatuan Saiva Siddhanta Malaysia/ Rumah Kebajikan Anbu Illam took the children out to a swimming pool to have fun and games at the swimming pool. Some also had lessons on swimming and all of them had a great time. The Management team was led by Supreme Council Member Mr. Manickam.
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EVENTS IN PICTURES 1st World Rudraksha Day
Participating at the 1st
World Rudhraksha Day (World
Environment Day) organised by Saraswathybrahma
Vidhyadharma Sangam in collaboration with Sri
Subramaniar Devasthanam, Batu Caves.
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School holiday activities organized by Coup De Pouce
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Learning the “Zumba” dance
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Basic Hinduism Course
Tamil/ Thevaram/ Astrology Classes
Foster Home for Underprivileged Children and Senior Citizens
Library on Spiritual & Religious Collection
Religious Camp for Children
Religious Tours (Yaathirai)
Service Centre for Culture, Education, Religious and Moral Advancement
Religious Seminars and Conferences
Personal Counseling
Religious and Spiritual Discourses
Monthly Shivarathri Poojas
Annual Maha Shivarathri Pooja
Fund Raising Projects
Volunteers to assist in SAIVA SIDDHANTA MANDRAM’s various activities
Volunteers to tutor, counsel, motivate and interact with the Foster
Home’s residents
Monetary contribution (which are tax exempted) to manage our homes
and activities
Sponsor meals and host of other things required at the Foster Homes
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SAIVITE CREEDS
Lord Siva is God, whose Absolute Being, Parasiva, transcends time, form
and space.
God, whose immanent nature of love, Parashakti, is the substratum,
primal substance or pure consciousness flowing through all form as
energy, existence, knowledge and bliss.
Lord Siva is God, whose immanent nature is the Primal Soul, Supreme
Mahadeva, Paramesvara, author of Vedas and Agamas, the creator,
preserver and destroyer of all that exists.
Three worlds: the gross plane, where souls take on physical bodies; the
subtle plane, where souls take on astral bodies; and the causal plane,
where souls exist in their self-effulgent form.
The law of karma that one must reap the effects of all actions he has
caused and that each soul continues to reincarnate until all karmas are
resolved and moksha, liberation, is attained.
Religion is the harmonious working together of the three worlds and
that this harmony can be created through temple worship, wherein the
beings of all three worlds can communicate.
The Panchakshara mantra, the five sacred syllables “Namasivaya,” as
Saivism’s foremost and essential mantra. The secret of Namasivaya is to
hear it from the right lips at the right time.