A small collection of quotes and teachings of Satguru Shivaya Subramaniya Swami. Satguru Shivaya Subramaniya Swami, also known as Gurudeva, was a prominent spiritual leader who founded the Saiva Siddhanta Temple and the Himalayan Academy.
Austerity is the powerful bath of fire and bright rays of showering light that washes the soul clean of the dross of its many past lives, and of the current life, which have held it in the bondage of ignorance, misgiving, unforgivingness and the self-perpetuating ignorance of the truths of the Sanatana Dharma.
When you react to a situation, do not re-enact it. Wait until the emotional nature has completely composed itself, then study your reaction.
Parents must teach children to appreciate those who are different, those who believe differently; teach them the openness that they need to live in a pluralistic world where others have their unique ways, their life and culture; teach them the value of human diversity and the narrow-mindedness of a provincial outlook; give them the tools to live in a world of differences without feeling threatened, without forcing their ways or their will on others; teach them that it never helps to hurt another of our brothers or sisters.
Unconditional love is the greatest power in the universe. It
is the magnetic attraction that draws to us all good things.
The purpose of life is to realize the Self, to become one
with God.
Serve all, love all, be kind to all. This is the way to God.
The mind is the cause of bondage and liberation. When the
mind is pure and free from desires, one attains liberation.
God is within you. Seek Him within, and you will find Him
everywhere.
Cultivate gratitude. A grateful heart is a magnet for
miracles.
Surrender your ego to God. Let His will be done through you.
True happiness comes from within. It is not dependent on
external circumstances.
Practice meditation daily to calm the mind and connect with
the divine within.
Live in the present moment. The past is gone, and the future
is yet to come. All we have is now.
These teachings emphasize the importance of love, service,
spiritual practice, and inner transformation on the path to realizing one's
true nature and attaining spiritual liberation.
Satguru Shivaya Subramaniya Swami (1927-2001) - founder of Hinduism Today Magazine based in Hawaii, United States