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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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.

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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.

RECIPES

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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.

Membership Registration

(New Members) RM27.00

Membership Renewal RM24.00

Call SSMM at 03-22832406 (from

5.00 pm to 10.00 pm) or email your

details to: ssmmalaysia@gmail.com

mailto:ssmmalaysia@gmail.com

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.

School holiday activities organized by Coup De Pouce

Learning the “Zumba” dance

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.