PRACTICE, PRESERVE & PROMOTE

THE RELIGION, CULTURE & TRADITIONS

ANBE SIVAM, SATYAME

PARAMASIVAM

சைவ ைித்தாந்த

மன்றம் மலேைியா

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

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BRANCH

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CALENDAR

FEBRUARY 2018

(Thai/ Masi)

03 Sangatahara Sathurthi

07 Ashtami

13 Pradosham

13 MAHA SIVARATHIRI

15 Amavasai

19 Chaturthi Viradha

21 Sashti Viradha

22 Kartigai Viradha

27 Pradosham

MARCH 2018

(Masi/ Pangguni)

01 Pournami

01 Masi Magam

05 Sangatahara Sathurthi

09 Ashtami

15 Pradosham

15 Sivarathiri

17 Amavasai

21 Chaturthi Viradha

22 Kartigai

31 Pournami Viradha

23 Sashti Viradha

29 Pradosham

30 Pangguni Uthiram

CONTENT 1. Calendar 2. Editorial 3. Events 4. Feature – Shivarathiri 9. Feature – Pradosham

10. A Day for Meditation 10. Insight – Life is a Gift 11. Greetings 11. Recipe 12. Activities

SSMM cordially invites all devotees of

the Almighty God Siva to participate

in the Maha Sivarathiri pooja and

obtain God’s grace and blessings.

DATE: 13 FEBRUARY 2018

TIME: 7.30pm

VENUE: Sri Siddhi Vinayagar

Temple, Jalan Brunei,

Off Jalan Pasar Road

(nearby Pudu Plaza)

Ubayam details call

Mr. Thiru 017-2401906.

ஓம் நமசிவாய

MAHA

SIVARATHIRI

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EDITORIAL

The month of January itself, the Hindus

started their spiritual journey with two

major festivals. On 14th January the

Tamilians celebrated Ponggal, a very

important event for all Tamilians, in

particular the farmers of India. Without

their toil in the field, the city population

will not have their daily food on their

table. It’s really sad to know that the

farmers had been facing severe water

shortage for the past five years .This has

been crippled by the politics of Tamil

Nadu. The Central Government nor the

State government does not seems to take

any action concerning the need for water

for the farmers. Despite all their

difficulties the people was seen with full

smiles and festive mood to celebrate

Ponggal. In India they are given almost

one week of public holidays. It’s a period

for home coming to all those who have

gone far away from their villages to earn a

living to support their families.

In Malaysia there are two places where

the Indian farmers are involved in padi

farming. This is in Tanjong Karang and

Seckchian in Selangor. I was told that the

Indian community came to Malaysia as

farmers and not to work in the estates.

Hence they still observe certain customs

and traditions which are unique only for

these communities. They also celebrate

Ponggal for one week. Their traditions are

similar to that of Tamil Nadu. They use

heavy machineries to plough the ground

and also to harvest the padi.

Next we will soon be having Thaipusam,

which falls on the 31st of January 2018.

Again we had some confusion as to how

long Thaipusam should be observed due

to the Eclipse. Even in India, two of the

oldest Saivite Adheenams could not come

to a common decision. . This has caused

confusion to Hindus all over the world.

One group claims that due to the Eclipse

temples must be closed between 4.30pm

to about 11 pm, on 31st January. Than we

have another group which says temples

can still be opened for the devotees to

pay their vows to Lord Muruga. The

question in hand is that the Batu Caves

temple is not an Agamic temple, hence it

need not be closed. After a long battle of

words by some leaders and authorities, it

was decided that most of the temples in

Malaysia will be closed, but the Batu

Caves temple management after

consulting their religious adviser from

Dharmapuram Adheenam has decided not

to close the temple during the Eclipse.

Lets pray that all goes well for the

devotees who are paying their vows to

Lord Muruga.

Next major event is Maha Sivaratheri

which is going to be held on the 13th

February 2018. Here again there was

some difference in opinions as to the

correct date, either 13th

or 14th

of

February. I consulted our religious adviser

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from Tiruvadurai Adheenam in India and

they have confirmed that it falls on the

13th of February. Hence Saiva Siddhanta

Mandram Malaysia will conduct its Maha

Sivaratheri pooja at the Sri Sidthi

Vinayagar Temple, JalanPasar, Kuala

Lumpur. This will be the second year that

the event is being held in the temple. This

time the temple has agreed to jointly

organize the event. I appeal to all

Mandram members who are initiated to

take part in the pooja. Also give your

support to make this event a success.

N. Thiruvasagam, President

How do we

celebrate

Festivals? GURUDEVA: Festivals are special times of communion with God and Gods, of family and community sharing and sadhana.… We strive to attend each major festival, when the shakti of the Deity is most powerful, and pilgrimage to a far-off temple annually.

Gurudeva on How do we celebrate Festivals? From “Path to Siva”

EVENTS

MAHA

SIVARATHIRI

Date: 13-2-2018

Time:

7.30pm to 7.30am

Venue:

Sri Siddhi Vinayagar Temple, Jalan Brunei, Off Jalan Pasar Road (nearby Pudu Plaza)

SSMM will be holding its Maha Sivarathiri

Pooja on 13 February 2018. All devotees

of Lord Siva can attend and seek the

blessings of Lord Siva.

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Highlight of the pooja will be nine hours of

non-stop chanting of Namasivaya mantra

before the Homa pit. There will be

religious talks, four kala poojas,

Thirumurai recital, bhajan and classical

dance performance.

Those who wish to take part in the homa

to chant the mantra must observe one

week of full fasting or for first timers just

observe vegetarian meals. The fee for

each person will be RM10. Those who

wish to sponsor homa or abishegam items

can bring along on that day.

Those who wish to take part in the

Ubayam will have to pay RM500. You can

join with a few families and share the cost

of the Ubayam. Come join in this

auspicious pooja and obtain the blessing

of The Almighty God Siva.

Breakfast will be served.

For details contact Mr Thiru 017-

2401906.

There is no greater force than

awareness.

When one increases awareness,

even a poison can turn into a

medicine

and with no awareness a medicine

can become a poison

- Swami Sukhabodhananda

FEATURE

Shivaratri

By Sri Swami Sivananda

Introduction

This falls on the 13th (or 14th) day of the dark half of Phalgun (February-March). The name means "the night of Shiva". The ceremonies take place chiefly at night. This is a festival observed in honour of Lord Shiva. Shiva was married to Parvati on this day.

People observe a strict fast on this day. Some devotees do not even take a drop of water. They keep vigil all night. The Shiva Lingam is worshipped throughout the night by washing it every three hours with milk, curd, honey, rose water, etc., whilst the chanting of the Mantra Om Namah Shivaya continues. Offerings of bael leaves are made to the Lingam. Bael leaves are very sacred as, it is said, Lakshmi resides in them.

Hymns in praise of Lord Shiva, such as the Shiva Mahimna Stotra of Pushpadanta or Ravana's Shiva Tandava Stotra are sung with great fervour and devotion. People repeat the Panchakshara Mantra, Om

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Namah Shivaya. He who utters the Names of Shiva during Shivaratri, with perfect devotion and concentration, is freed from all sins. He reaches the abode of Shiva and lives there happily. He is liberated from the wheel of births and deaths. Many pilgrims flock to the places where there are Shiva temples.

The Story of King Chitrabhanu

In the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, Bhishma, whilst resting on the bed of arrows and discoursing on Dharma, refers to the observance of Maha Shivaratri by King Chitrabhanu. The story goes as follows.

Once upon a time King Chitrabhanu of the Ikshvaku dynasty, who ruled over the whole of Jambudvipa, was observing a fast with his wife, it being the day of Maha Shivaratri. The sage Ashtavakra came on a visit to the court of the king.

The sage asked, "O king! why are you observing a fast today?"

King Chitrabhanu explained why. He had the gift of remembering the incidents of his previous birth.

The king said to the sage: "In my past birth I was a hunter in Varanasi. My name was Suswara. My livelihood was to kill and sell birds and animals. One day I was roaming the forests in search of animals. I was overtaken by the darkness of night. Unable to return home, I climbed a tree for shelter. It happened to be a bael tree. I had shot a deer that day but I had no time to take it home. I bundled it up and tied it to a branch on the tree. As I was tormented by hunger and thirst, I kept awake throughout the night. I shed

profuse tears when I thought of my poor wife and children who were starving and anxiously awaiting my return. To pass away the time that night I engaged myself in plucking the bael leaves and dropping them down onto the ground.

"The day dawned. I returned home and sold the deer. I bought some food for myself and for my family. I was about to break my fast when a stranger came to me, begging for food. I served him first and then took my food.

"At the time of death, I saw two messengers of Lord Shiva. They were sent down to conduct my soul to the abode of Lord Shiva. I learnt then for the first time of the great merit I had earned by the unconscious worship of Lord Shiva during the night of Shivaratri. They told me that there was a Lingam at the bottom of the tree. The leaves I dropped fell on the Lingam. My tears which I had shed out of pure sorrow for my family fell onto the Lingam and washed it. And I had fasted all day and all night. Thus did I unconsciously worship the Lord.

"I lived in the abode of the Lord and enjoyed divine bliss for long ages. I am now reborn as Chitrabhanu."

Spiritual Significance of the Ritual

The Scriptures record the following dialogue between Sastri and Atmanathan, giving the inner meaning of the above story.

Sastri: It is an allegory. The wild animals that the hunter fought with are lust, anger, greed, infatuation, jealousy and hatred. The jungle is the fourfold mind, consisting of the subconscious mind, the

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intellect, the ego and the conscious mind. It is in the mind that these "wild animals" roam about freely. They must be killed. Our hunter was pursuing them because he was a Yogi. If you want to be a real Yogi you have to conquer these evil tendencies. Do you remember the name of the hunter in the story?

Atmanathan: Yes, he was called Suswara.

Sastri: That's right. It means "melodious". The hunter had a pleasant melodious voice. If a person practices Yama and Niyama and is ever conquering his evil tendencies, he will develop certain external marks of a Yogi. The first marks are lightness of the body, health, steadiness, clearness of countenance and a pleasant voice. This stage has been spoken of in detail in the Swetaswatara Upanishad. The hunter or the Yogi had for many years practised Yoga and had reached the first stage. So he is given the name Suswara. Do you remember where he was born?

Atmanathan: Yes, his birthplace is Varanasi.

Sastri: Now, the Yogis call the Ajna Chakra by the name Varanasi. This is the point midway between the eyebrows. It is regarded as the meeting place of the three nerve currents (Nadis), namely, the Ida, Pingala and the Sushumna. An aspirant is instructed to concentrate on that point. That helps him to conquer his desires and evil qualities like anger and so on. It is there that he gets a vision of the Divine Light within.

Atmanathan: Very interesting! But how do you explain his climbing up the bael tree and all the other details of the worship?

Sastri: Have you ever seen a bael leaf?

Atmanathan: It has three leaves on one stalk.

Sastri: True. The tree represents the spinal column. The leaves are threefold. They represent the Ida, Pingala and Sushumna Nadis, which are the regions for the activity of the moon, the sun and fire respectively, or which may be thought of as the three eyes of Shiva. The climbing of the tree is meant to represent the ascension of the Kundalini Shakti, the serpentine power, from the lowest nerve centre called the Muladhara to the Ajna Chakra. That is the work of the Yogi.

Atmanathan: Yes, I have heard of the Kundalini and the various psychic centres in the body. Please go on further; I am very interested to know more.

Sastri: Good. The Yogi was in the waking state when he began his meditation. He bundled up the birds and the animals he had slain and, tying them on a branch of the tree, he rested there. That means he had fully conquered his thoughts and rendered them inactive. He had gone through the steps of Yama, Niyama, Pratyahara, etc. On the tree he was practising concentration and meditation. When he felt sleepy, it means that he was about to lose consciousness and go into deep sleep. So he determined to keep awake.

Atmanathan: That is now clear to me; you certainly do explain it very well. But why did he weep for his wife and children?

Sastri: His wife and children are none other than the world. One who seeks the Grace of God must become an

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embodiment of love. He must have an all-embracing sympathy. His shedding of tears is symbolical of his universal love. In Yoga also, one cannot have illumination without Divine Grace. Without practising universal love, one cannot win that Grace. One must perceive one's own Self everywhere. The preliminary stage is to identify one's own mind with the minds of all created beings. That is fellow-feeling or sympathy. Then one must rise above the limitations of the mind and merge it in the Self. That happens only in the stage of Samadhi, not earlier.

Atmanathan: Why did he pluck and drop the bael leaves?

Sastri: That is mentioned in the story only to show that he had no extraneous thoughts. He was not even conscious of what he was doing. All his activity was confined to the three Nadis. The leaves, I have said before, represent the three Nadis. He was in fact in the second state, namely, the dream state, before he passed into the deep sleep state.

Atmanathan: He kept vigil the whole night, it is said.

Sastri: Yes, that means that he passed through the deep sleep state successfully. The dawning of day symbolises the entrance into the Fourth state called Turiya or superconsciousness.

Atmanathan: It is said that he came down and saw the Lingam. What does that mean?

Sastri: That means that in the Turiya state he saw the Shiva Lingam or the mark of Shiva in the form of the inner lights. In other words, he had the vision of the

Lord. That was an indication to him that he would realise the supreme, eternal abode of Lord Shiva in course of time.

Atmanathan: So it appears from what you say that the sight of the lights is not the final stage?

Sastri: Oh no! That is only one step, albeit a difficult one. Now think of how the story continues. He goes home and feeds a stranger. A stranger is one whom you have not seen before. The stranger is no other than the hunter himself, transformed into a new person. The food was the likes and dislikes which he had killed the previous night. But he did not consume the whole of it. A little still remained. That was why he had to be reborn as King Chitrabhanu. Going to the world of Shiva (Salokya) is not enough to prevent this. There are other stages besides Salokya. These are Samipya, Sarupya and finally Sayujya. Have you not heard of Jaya and Vijaya returning from Vaikunta?

Atmanathan: Yes, I have understood now.

Lord Shiva's Assuarance

When creation had been completed, Shiva and Parvati went out to live on the top of Mount Kailas. Parvati asked, "O venerable Lord! which of the many rituals observed in Thy honour doth please Thee most?"

The Lord replied, "The 14th night of the new moon, in the dark fortnight during the month of Phalgun, is my most favourite day. It is known as Shivaratri. My devotees give me greater happiness by mere fasting than by ceremonial baths and offerings of flowers, sweets and incense.

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"The devotee observes strict spiritual discipline in the day and worships Me in four different forms during each of the four successive three-hour periods of the night. The offering of a few bael leaves is more precious to Me than the precious jewels and flowers. My devotee should bathe Me in milk at the first period, in curd at the second, in clarified butter at the third, and in honey at the fourth and last. Next morning, he should feed the Brahmins first and, after performing the prescribed ceremonies, he can break his fast. O Parvati! there is no ritual which can compare with this simple routine in sanctity."

Parvati was deeply impressed by the speech of Lord Shiva. She repeated it to Her friends who in their turn passed it on to the ruling princes on earth. Thus was the sanctity of Shivaratri broadcast all over the world.

The two great natural forces that afflict man are Rajas (the quality of passionate activity) and Tamas (that of inertia). The Shivaratri Vrata aims at the perfect control of these two. The entire day is spent at the Feet of the Lord. Continuous worship of the Lord necessitates the devotee's constant presence in the place of worship. Motion is controlled. Evils like lust, anger, and jealousy, born of Rajas are ignored and subdued. The devotee observes vigil throughout the night and thus conquers Tamas also. Constant vigilance is imposed on the mind. Every three hours a round of worship of the Shiva Lingam is conducted. Shivaratri is a perfect Vrata.

The formal worship consists of bathing the Lord. Lord Shiva is considered to be the Form of Light (which the Shiva Lingam represents). He is burning with the fire of

austerity. He is therefore best propitiated with cool bathing. While bathing the Lingam the devotee prays: "O Lord! I will bathe Thee with water, milk, etc. Do Thou kindly bathe me with the milk of wisdom. Do Thou kindly wash me of all my sins, so that the fire of worldliness which is scorching me may be put out once for all, so that I may be one with Thee-the One alone without a second."

At the Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh, the Shivaratri festival is celebrated in the following manner.

1. All spiritual aspirants fast the whole day, many of them without taking even a single drop of water.

2. A grand havan is performed for the peace and welfare of all.

3. The whole day is spent in doing the Japa of Om Namah Shivaya and in meditation upon the Lord.

4. At night all assemble in the temple and chant Om Namah Shivaya the whole night.

5. During the four quarters of the night the Shiva Lingam is worshipped with intense devotion.

6. Sannyas Diksha is also given on this day to sincere seekers on the path.

Offer this inner worship to Lord Shiva daily: "I worship the jewel of my Self, the Shiva residing in the Lotus of my heart. I bathe Him with the water of my pure mind brought from the river of faith and devotion. I worship Him with the fragrant flowers of Samadhi-all this so that I may not be born again in this world."

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Here is another formula for the supreme worship of the Lord: "O Shiva! you are my Self. My mind is Parvati. My Pranas are your servants. My body is your house. My actions in this world are your worship. My sleep is Samadhi. My walk is circumambulation of you. My speech is your prayer. Thus do I offer all that I am to you.

PRADOSHAM

Pradosham, a day dedicated to Lord Shiva,

falls on the 13th day of every lunar

fortnight. In each year, there are 24

Pradosham in a year.

Pradosham Facts

1. The word Pradosham means eliminating the sins or Doshas.

2. Duration of Pradosham (Pradosh Kaal) is 2 hours 24 minutes after the sunset. Pradosh Kaal varies from region to region.

3. Pradosham Kaal is an opportunity to overcome the bad deeds or Karmas.

Pradosham Of Each Day

All the seven days of the week provide different benefits at the time of Pradosham. Let us know about the rewards of all these 7 Pradoshams.

Monday : Pradosham of this day is also known as Soma Pradosham. This Pradosh helps to attain good health and fulfills one's desires and wishes.

Tuesday : Also known as Bhauma Pradosham, this Pradosham provides relief from diseases and improves the financial condition.

Wednesday : Pradosh of Wednesday is fruitful to gain wisdom, knowledge and blesses the childless couples with child.

Thursday : It is also known as Guru Pradosham. Guru Pradosham helps in surpassing the opponents and enemies.

Saturday : Pradosha of Saturday is known as Maha Pradosham or Shani Pradosham. It is observed by the couples for a harmonious conjugal life.

With the knowledge of Pradosham of each day, make sure to get the best from each day.

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INSIGHT

Life is a Gift.

Today before you say any unkind word, think of someone who can’t speak. Before you complain about the taste of your food, think of someone who has nothing to eat. Before you complain about your husband or wife- think of someone who is crying out to almighty god for a companion. Today before you complain about life, think of someone who died too young. Before you complain about your children, think of someone who desires children but they are barren. Before you argue about your dirty house someone did not clean or sweep, think of the people who are living in the streets. Before complaining about the distance you drive, think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet. And when you are tired and complain about your job. Think of the unemployed, the disabled and those who wish they had your job. But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another, remember that not one of us is without sin and we all answer to one maker. And when depressing thought seem to get you down, put a smile on your face and thank God you are alive and still around. And before you think of closing, please think of sending this to your friends. It might change someone’s thinking towards Life. God bless you.

A Day for Meditation

Shivratri is like a new year for

the spiritual seeker. It is

considered an auspicious day for

spiritual growth and for material

attainment.

The night on this day—when the

constellations are in a particular

position—is very auspicious for

meditation.

And so, it is very useful for people to keep awake and meditate on Shivratri.

In ancient times, people used to

say, 'If you cannot meditate every

day, do so at least one day in a

year, on Shivratri day; keep awake

and do meditation'.

Wake the Divinity that is deep within you – this is the message.

The Divinity is within you, let it

wake up!

Source:

https://www.artofliving.org/mahashivratri/

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GREETINGS

Birthday Wishes to

all Members who are celebrating their

Birthdays this

February May Lord Siva grant

his loving, unfailing protection and may your heart be filled

only with pure thoughts.

Wish you a very

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY”

RECIPE

EGGLESS HONEY CAKE

Ingredients Plain flour/Maida - 1 & 1/4 cup

Condensed milk - 1 cup minus 2 tbsp

Oil (I used sunflower oil) - 1/2 cup

Orange juice - 1/2 cup

Powdered sugar - 3 tbsp

Baking powder - 1 tsp

Baking soda - 1/2 tsp

Orange zest - 1/2 tsp

Lemon Juice - 1 tsp

Vanilla essence - 1 tsp

For Syrup Water – 1/2 cup

Sugar – 2 tbsp

Honey – 1/4 cup

For topping Mixed fruit jam – 4 tbsp

Sugar – 1 tsp

Desiccated coconut – As needed

Method 1. Pre heat the oven to 180 deg C. Mix

flour, bakingpowder, and baking soda

with a whisk to ensure even mixing.

In another bowl, mix condensed milk,

orange juice, oil, sugar, vanilla

essence, lemon juice. Add flour and

mix well. Add orange zest (orange

skin part, grated) and mix.

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2. Add flour and mix well. Add orange

zest (orange skin part, grated) and

mix.

3. Transfer to a baking tray (I used 8

inch square tin) greased with oil and

dusted with flour. Bake for 30

minutes or until a toothpick inserted

comes out clean.

4. Cool down for 10 mins and invert

over a wire rack to cool down

completely. Trim the sides.

5. Prick the cake with tooth pick at

various places. Meanwhile prepare

sugar syrup by boiling water and

sugar just until sugar dissolves.

6. Bring to luke warm and mix honey.

7. Heat jam and sugar over low flame in

a pan until it melts.

8. Over the flat surface of the cake,

pour the prepared syrup generously

so that the cake absorbs the syrup.

Over this, spread the jam to form a

thin layer.

9. Sprinkle desiccated coconut all over

the surface to cover up the jam. Cut

into desired shape and serve.

o Add honey only to luke warm sugar

syrup.

o Since this cake is super moist because

of syrup, jam, this has to be

consumed within 2 –3 days (kept

inside fridge)

o After slicing the cake, you can also

pour the syrup so that the sides of the

cakes also get generous syrup.

Source: http://www.rakskitchen.net/

ACTIVITIES

SIVARATHRI POOJA The Monthly Sivarathri Pooja was held on

Monday15th January 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. Ubayam

By SSMM, HQ

GURU THIRUVADY POOJA Guru Thiruvady Pooja of Guru Maha

Sannithanam His Holiness Seer Valar Seer

Sivaprakasa Desika Paramacharya

Swamigal was held on Saturday 20th

January 2018. Recital of Thirumurai,

Thiruvady Prayer, Malar Vazhlipadu

followed by Deepa Aarathanai was

witnessed by devotees who attended the

pooja.

NAMASIVAYA MOORTHY GURU POOJA

Namasivaya Moorthy Guru Pooja was held

on Wednesday 24th January 2018 at

SSMM. After the Abhishegam and

Alangaram members recited Thevaram.

This was followed by Malar Vazhipadu and

Deepa Arathanai, prasadam was served to

all. Ubayam by Mr. & Mrs. Arumugam and

family.

EVENTS IN PICTURES

Hinduism Class for Children conducted at SSMM (Semenyih Centre) on

every Sunday (9.00 p.m)

EVENTS IN PICTURES

Talk on Beauty and Wellness for Woman conducted at SSMM (Semenyih

Centre) on 6-2-2018

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

Contact us: Tel: 017-2401906 / 012-6611421 / 013-3321863

If you have monetary contribution, please issue cheque in favour of

PERSATUAN SAIVA SIDDHANTA MALAYSIA

And mail to:

*All Donations are Tax Exempted

Services/ Activities of Saiva Siddhanta Mandram

Needs of Saiva Siddhanta Mandram

How you can help?

Saiva Siddhanta Mandram Malaysia

PO Box 12926

50794 Kuala Lumpur

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.