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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Committee Members : K. Sarkunamalar

: K.S Manickam

: Madam T. Vasantha

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CALENDAR

DECEMBER 2017

(Karthigai/ Markhali)

02 Kartigai Deepam

03 Pournami

06 Sangatahara Sathurthi

12 Pournami

15 Pradosham

16 Sivarathiri

17 Amavasai

22 Chaturthi Viradha

24 Sasthi Virdha

30 Pradosham

30 Kartigai Virdha

JANUARY 2018

(Markhali/ Thai)

02 Pournami

05 Chaturthi Viradha

05 Sangatahara Sathurthi

14 Pradosham

14Thai Ponggal

15 Sivarathiri

16 Thai Amavasai

23 Sasthi Virdha

29 Pradosham

30 Kartigai Virdha

31 Pournami

31 Thaipusam

CONTENT 1. Calendar 2. Editorial 3. Events 4. Feature – Saiva Agamas (Part 1) 8. Feature – Kartigai Deepam 9. Insight – What is Bhakti? 10. Insight – Go not to the Temple 10. Tamil Corner – Thirumurai Hyms – The Medicine to sufferings 12. Greetings 12. Recipes 13. Did You Know? 13. Activities

SSMM’S delegates

CONFERENCE WILL BE

HELD ON THE 17TH

DECEMBER 2017

Members are requested to renew

their membership before that to

be able to vote.

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

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EDITORIAL

As I write this editorial, little did I realize we are coming close to one year and in 30 days a new year will be born called, 2018. Most of us are not even aware that one year has lapsed. To some they will enjoy the fruits of success, while the majority will just move on into another new year without much progress. That is because most of us fail to plan our goals. But those hard working and burning desire to succeed will plan not fail. It’s good for every individual, to reflect on their achievements and failures, so that they will be well prepared, to face the coming years. Malaysia will definitely be having its 14th general election soon in the beginning of the first quarter of 2018. Malaysians in general are in a confused state, whom to vote for the coming election. This election will see many youths who will be voting for the first time. Their thinking and views of politics are quite different. Again those in the cities and rural areas also differ in their voting pattern. Let’s hope and pray that whoever comes into power, that the Indians are not neglected. In some areas the deciding votes will be the Indians. So the Indians must ensure their vote goes to the right candidate who will attend to the Indian problems. The Indians must not be taken for a ride by the Indian based political parties. The time has come for these parties to openly declare their manifesto how to serve the Indians. The Mandram has undergone the most difficult times due to mistakes done by the past committee. Finally most of the issues have been resolved and the

Mandram has been placed on the right track and now all issues are almost settled and the Delegates conference has been fixed for the 17th of December 2017. This will be the last annual delegates conference. The newly elected Management team will be holding powers for two years. This will give more time for the Management team to plan and execute new activities. This could also be the last time for members to attend the Delegates conference, Effective from next year all members must represent Branches for them to attend the Delegates conference. I urge all members to form a Branch consisting of twenty members or more so that we can expand the Mandram outside Kuala Lumpur. Those wishing to attending the delegates conference please be reminded that they must bring along the Annual report that will be mailed in a few days time. I also wish to take this opportunity and thank two important people who have made the Sivaneri magazine by publishing it online via the Mandram web site. They are Miss Tamilarasi and Mr. Sasi. I hope new year will see more youths who will come forward to improve the website. It is still in the developing stages. The web site is only six months and so far more than seven thousand viewers have visited the web site and more than five thousand face book members have connected themselves. Most of them who have visited our web site are non members, and mainly from overseas. The latest success was the Charity dinner held on the 4th of November 2017. After almost 20 years we held a charity dinner, the members and public were very impressed with the event and has encouraged the Management to organize more such events, Wish to thank all the

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sponsors and donors who supported the charity dinner. With that I would like to take this opportunity to thank all members and volunteers who have supported the Mandram through funding and attending to our functions. Hope and pray that the coming year will take the Mandram to greater heights.

EVENTS

Keep yourself free for the following

activities/ events organized by SSMM.

SIVARATHIRI

Thursday, 16-12-2017

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

development. 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.

“Although an act of help done

timely, might be small in nature,

it is truly larger than the world

itself.”

― Thiruvalluvar, Thirukkural

INSIGHT

- Saiva Agama

The Saiva Agamas are a grouping

of texts that cover various

theoretical and practical aspects of

life and worship for Hindus who

follow Saivism, which believes in

Shiva as the supreme deity.

Sometimes called the Shivagamas,

the Saiva Agamas are believed to

have originated with Shiva himself.

The other two main categories of

agamas are the Vaisnava Agamas

(Vaishnavism) and the Sakta

Agamas (Saktism). Each agama

covers four paths or parts (padas):

knowledge (jnana/gyana), yoga,

rituals (kriyas) and worship

(charyas).

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FEATURE Saiva Agamas

(Part 1) Source:

http://saivaphilosophy.blogspot.my/2010/01/saiva-agamas.html

Introduction of Saiva Agamas

The Saiva Agamas are some of the earliest books in the Sanskrit language on Saiva religion and philosophy, written over a period of several centuries before the Christian era. The Vedas have always been a source of fascinating study for orientalists of the West. Innumerable are the translations and critical studies; papers and books written on the Vedas, Upanishads and the Advaita philosophy of Sankara. ( It is now recognised that the Vedas as they are available today are only the compilation of Vyasa of a later day and that their original forms are not available. Vyasa is known as Veda Vyasa; Vyasa-‘compiler’) Agamas, though they constitute an equally large body of ancient Sanskrit source material for a different concept of the same advaita philosophy of Vedanta, have not been studied by any orientalist; indeed they have not been studied at all or in depth even by any Indian scholar except perhaps Dr.Surendranata Das Gupta ( Oct 1885- Dec 1952) of Calcutta,even under te great grantha script. List of the 28 Sivagamas, its existence and number of slokas. The list below are the name of the Agama - its origin from the body of Sadasiva - No. of slokas - Rishis to whom it was revealed

Revealed by the Sadyojata Mukha. The following 5 agamas were revealed to Kausika Rishi, who then taught to three celestial who propagate it on earth 1-Kamikam -Feet-100,000 biliion-Pranava, Trikala,Hara 2-Yogajam -Shin -100,000 -Sudhakya,Bhasma,Vibhu 3-Chintyam -Toes -300,000 or 1000 -Sudipta,Gopati,Ambika 4-Karanam -Ankle -10 million or 40million -Karana, Sarva,Prajapathi 5-Ajitham -Knees -100,000 or 10,000 -Susicha, Siva, Achyuta Revealed by the Vamadeva Mukha. The following 5 agamas were revealed to Kasyapa Rishi, who then taught to three celestial who propagate it on earth 6-Diptam -Thighs -100,000 -Isa,Trimurti, Hutasana 7-Sukshmam -Genitive organ -10 million -Sukshma, Vaisravana,Prabhanca 8-Sahasram -Hip -1 million millions -Kala, Bhima, Dharma 9-Amsumad -Back -500,000 -Amsu, Ugra, Ravi 10 -Suprabhedam -Navel -30 millions -Dasesa, Ganesa, Sasi Revealed by the Aghora Mukha. The following 5 agamas were revealed to Bharadvaja Rishi, who then taught to two celestial who propagate it on earth 11-Vijayam -Stomach -120 millions –

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Anadirudra, Parameswara 12-Nisvasam -Heart -10 million -Dasarna, Sailasambhava 13-Svayambhuvam -Nipple -15 million -Nidhana, Padmasambhava 14-Agneyam -Eye -30,000 -Vyoma, Hutasana 15-Viram -Neck -100,000 -Tejas, Prajapati

Revealed by the Tatpurusha Mukha. The following 5 agamas were revealed to Gautama Rishi, who then taught to two celestial who propagate it on earth 16-Rauravam -Ears -80,000 million -Brahmanesa, Nandikesvara 17-Makutam -Crown -100,000 -Siva, Mahadeva 18-Vimalam -Arms -300,000 -Sarvamatra, Virabatra 19-Chandrajnanam -Chest -30 millions -Ananta, Brhaspati 20-Mukhabimbam -Face -100,000 -Prasanta, Dadhichi

Revealed by the Isana Mukha. The following 8 agamas were revealed to Agastya Rishi, who then taught to two celestial who propagate it on earth 21-Prodgitam -Tongue -300,000 -Sulin, Kavacha 22-Lalitham -Cheeks -8000 -Alayesa, Rudra Bhairava 23-Siddham -Forehead -15 millions -Bindu, Chandesvara 24-Santanam -Kundala ( ear rings) -6000 -Sivanishta, Samsapayana 25-Sarvoktham -Sacred thread -200,000 -Somadeva, Nrusimha 26-Parameswara -Garland -1,200,000 -Sridevi, Usanas 27-Kiranam -Ornaments -50 millions -Devatarksya, Samvartana 28-Vathulam -Garment -100,000 -Siva, Mahakala

The Agamas had existed mostly in South India, in the Tamil Nadu in palm leaf manuscript book form in the homes of Sivacharyas who had been entrusted with the duty of organizing and performing pooja in Siva temples for over two and a half millennium. All the agama manuscript are available only in the granta script, one which had been invented by the Tamil people for writing their Sanskrit scriptures, more than 1500 years ago. These Agamas are not available in the North. Dr Das Gupta has stated “...no agama manuscript of any importance is found even in Varanasi, the greatest centre of Hindu religion, Sanskrit studies and culture.” Agamas had the greatest revival in the days of the Chola Emperors of Tamil Nadu from 9th Century. Tis was the period immediately after Sankara. The Smarthas who adopted the philosophy of Sankara somehow deemed the agams to be ‘alien’ to themselves just because Sankara did not deal with them. The Agamas very strictly laid down that only the Sivacharya class, the Siva Brahmins, were competent to enter the main sanctum or garbha graham and perform the worship in the Siva temples and that the Brahmins as such ( i.e the smartha Brahmin) shall not enter the sanctum, touch the Sivalinga or perform the worship. A parallel in the domination of the Sanskrit influence of Sanskrit may be noticed in Vashnavism in the work of Ramanuja; a great acharya who gave his whole life to the establishment of Vaishnavism as a separate and independent cult in Tamil Nadu. He called

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his philosophy, Vasisthadvaitha. But it is only the Saiva religion that held up the torch of Tamil culture by producing its own original basic scriptures in Tamil, without recourse to Sanskrit through Meykandar in the 12th century. A distinctive Saiva Advaita philosophy began to take shape from the days of Thirumoolar and Karaikal Ammaiyar. This was given a fresh life and a new direction in the Tamil language by the Saiva Nayamars such as Saint Sambanthar, Appar, Sundarar and Manikkavasagar In the period of these saints, the essence of agamas flourished into temple building and temple worship from 9th to 13th century. Although the agama study and practice in Sanskrit was now revived, the whole Saiva cult of this period was Tamil based. The philosophy of Sankara was Sanskrit based and couldn’t combine itself into the new revival in Tamil Nadu in the Tamil language. The greatest exponent of this revival, Saint Thirugnanasambanthar, was though the Saiva himself a Brahmin. It should be remembered that the Smarthis had the greatest authority over the Brahmins who were in consequence called Smarthas but they had no authority over the Saiva Siddhantins This is also a reason for the neglect of agamic studies in the past. Smartism (or Smarta Sampradaya, Smarta Tradition, as it is termed in Sanskrit) is a denomination of the Hindu religion. The term Smarta refers to adherents who follow the Vedas and Shastras. They mainly follow the Advaita Vedanta philosophy of Adi Shankara. But there have been instances when they have advocated or followed other philosophies. The Velalar, otherwise called the Saivas, who were themselves the followers of the agamas, evolved their own philosophic doctrines from the 12th century and called their philosophy also the (Suddha)

Advaita philosophy. All their original writing in this Saiva philosophy was in Tamil. The Saiva school emphasized temple worship which was not the creed of the Sankara advaitins. The Saivas now took the line of least resistance by limiting themselves to their new Tamil text alone, ignoring all Sanskrit, unfortunately including the Agamas also. All these attitude caused the agamas to fade deeper. The agamas though written in Sanskrit were considered to highlight the Tamil (often called Dravidians) culture and so the Aryans dominated north would not recognise this Dravida culture. The Sivacharyas also are to be blamed with regard to this. They ‘crossed’ the Vedic or Smartha Brahmin in all matters and tried to climb in the ladder of caste by calling themselves Brahmins, although the Smartha Brahmins refused to recognize their brahminhood. Inter marriage among them is prohibited to this day. But the agamas declare that the Sivacharyas is far superior to the (mere) Brahmin since he is the Siva Brahmin. Siva diksha is the exclusive privilege of the Saivas including the Sivacharyas. Generally the Smarta Brahmin is not qualified for Siva Diksha. Occasionally in the modern day the smarta Brahmin comes forward to cook ‘food offering’ for the Sivalinga enshrined in Siva temples (a service which according to agamas has to be done by the pachaka section of Sivacharyas); in such case he is given the first diksha – samaya diksha which makes him a Saiva and then allowed to cook the food. Thus keeping the Agamas as their own privileged preserve; the Sivacharyas have kept the wider studies of the Saivagamas within them. The agamas in consequence came to perish. However there are a few

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Sivacharyas who know the agams thoroughly and who have the agama texts at their finger tips. The Vedas were the preserve of the elite Aryans and never came down to the level of common man, nor did their thoughts and rites reached the common man. But on the other hand, Agamas concerned themselves with all society, with common man and his needs both social and spiritual. General assumption that agamas only deal with temple and temple worship rituals is wrong. The agamas deals with four parts, Sariyai, Kriyai, Yoga and Njanam. Here Kriya deals with temple construction and rituals and Njana deals with the highest philosophy that is none other than Saiva Siddhantham. The emphasis on the kriya part in the newly rising cult of Saivism in the era of Chola Emperors and because of the separate evolution of the Njana part independently in Tamil language, the agamas had come to be called a mere ritualistic code ( which is wrong) by the pro Tamil culture. The publication of Raurava Agama, Ajitha agama, Kalottara 1(sloka from Sata Ratna Sangraha) and Mrgendra agama in recent years by French Institute of Indology, Pondicherry under Dr Filliozat and Professor N.R Bhat had brought the agamas again in focus. As far Saivism is concerned, it is considered as originated from the South and not from the North. The Saivism of the Tamilians, was the growth of an unbroken tradition probably from the prehistoric past and this had three elements fused into it.

These are an external worship of images as the manifest abode of God, both in shrines, throughout the land and in devotees own home; symbolism and the inward meditation and realization. These 3 elements are; worship of images in the temples was “parartha pooja” for all mankind, for the welfare of the entire society and worship in homes was for individual and his family. Temple worship is done by a dedicated group of Sivachariyars for the welfare of community and worship at home is done by a person who had an initiation under a competent guru such as Vishesha Diksha for Sivapooja. Second element is symbolism; the idol worshipped is not God; it is just a symbol intented to remind people of God and to direct their minds and hearts through the seen symbol to the Unseen One Beyond or Supreme. The third element is meditation. What cannot be perceived by the senses externally, may be realized in the heart, with of course His own grace. Without constant concentration and meditation, external worship alone will not result in realization. It is only this internal worship or atma pooja that lends meaning to external worship. These three are not separate compartments but basically one harmonious integrated whole in the ritual of worship. To be continued ……….

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Karthigai Deepam

Karthigai Deepam, the festival of lamps, is a widely celebrated festival across the Southern states of India and primarily in Tamil Nadu. It is an extension of Deepavali and traditions are

followed with great fervor.

Lamps lit with oil are a symbol of auspiciousness in Indian culture. The most significant element of Karthigai Deepam is the lighting of oil lamps throughout one’s home, warding away negative energy and welcoming positivity. On this day, beautifully lit lamps are found all around the home and at temples, inside and outside, to bring in peace, happiness and prosperity. The festival is dedicated primarily to the worship of Lord Shiva and also

Lord Muruga.

The lighting of lamps at home follows the great Maha Deepam that is lit on the Annamalai Hills, near the Annamalaiyar Shiva Temple at Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, on the Karthigai Deepam day. A huge beacon is lit up atop the hill, with ghee and camphor, and this is

believed to connect one to Lord Shiva directly.

When is it celebrated? Karthigai Deepam or Karthigai Villakkidu or Thrikkarthika is observed on the full moon day in the month of Karthika (as per the Tamil Solar Calendar), when Karthigai Nakshatra prevails during Ratrimana. Simply put, it is the time when Karthigai Nakshatra coincides with Pournami (full moon day) in the month of Karthika.

This year Karthigai Deepam is on Dec 2, 2017.

Popularly people mark their calendars for celebrating this festival on the basis of the Bharani Deepam and Karthigai Deepam calendar fixed at the Thiruvannamalai Annamalaiyar Temple. Karthigai Brahmotsavam is one of the biggest temple festivals and it commemorates Karthigai Deepam in honor on Lord Shiva. The Utsavam is a ten-day festival. The tenth day of this festival marks the Karthigai Deepam.

Thiruvannamalai Maha Deepam The Annamalaiyar Temple is one of the biggest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, where He is referred to as Annamalaiyar or Arunachaleswarar. It is located at the base of Annamalai hills in the town of Thiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu, India. The Annamalaiyar temple is one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams, or five Shiva temples, with each a manifestation of a natural element: land, water, air, sky or fire. In Annamalaiyar temple, Shiva is said to have manifested himself as a massive column of fire, whose crown and feet could not be found by the Hindu gods, Brahma and Vishnu. The main lingam in the shrine is referred as Agni Lingam, and represents duty, virtue, self-sacrifice and liberation through ascetic life at the end of the Agni Kalpa .

The Karthika month (as per the Tamil Calendar) is a much celebrated month and the Karthigai Brahmotsavam is one of the biggest temple festivals in the country. It is observed in the Annamalaiyar Temple over ten days, with the day of Karthigai Deepam being the most significant. The famous Thiruvannamalai Maha Deepam is lit on the tenth day of the festival.

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The festival begins with the hoisting of the flag signifying the commencement and is known as Dwajarohanam. It is the day when Nakshatra Uthiradam prevails at sunrise. Every day that follows sees the Lord in various vahanas, taken out in procession with traditional pujas and rituals. On the tenth day (this year, on Dec 2) the Karthigai Deepam festival begins with the lighting of the Bharani Deepam in the very early morning hours. Bharani Deepam is lit inside the temple premises when Bharani Nakshatra prevails. In most years Bharani Deepam is lit at 4 a.m. on the same day of Karthigai Deepam.

Karthigai Deepam is lit after sunset at 6 p.m. with the flame taken from Bharani Deepam. In the evening flame is carried at the top of the Annamalai hill to light the Karthigai Maha Deepam.

This is a very important ceremony during the Karthigai Deepam festival at Thiruvannamalai. Lord Arunachaleswarar is said to be visually represented in the form of agni on the hill top.

Devotees throng the town on this day to witness the Maha Karthigai Deepam in person. While a significant section of the crowd perform the “Girivalam” (circumambulation) around the hill, when the Maha Deepam is lit, many also climb the hill to witness the event from close proximity.

Source: https://www.indianworship.com/worship-

iq/why-what-how/all-about-karthigai-deepam/

INSIGHT

WHAT IS BHAKTI?

When Bhakti enters food , food becomes Prasad.

When Bhakti enters hunger, hunger becomes a Fast.

When Bhakti enters water, water becomes Charanmrit,

When Bhakti enters Travel, Travel becomes a Pilgrimage.

When Bhakti enters music, music becomes Kritan.

When Bhakti enters action, action becomes services.

When Bhakti enters work, work becomes Karma.

When Bhakti enters a man, Man becomes Human.

When Bhakti enters whatsApp, Chat becomes Satsang.

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GO NOT TO THE TEMPLE.

Go not to the temple to put flowers upon the feet of God. First fill your own house with the fragrance of love and kindness.

Go not to the temple to light candles before the altar of God. First remove the darkness of sin, pride and ego from your heart.

Go not to the temple to bow down your head in prayer. First learn to bow in humility before your fellowmen. And apologies to those you have wronged.

Go not to the temple to pray on bended knees. First bend down to lift someone who is down trodden and strengthen the young ones, not crush them.

Go not to the temple to ask for forgiveness for your sins. First forgive from your heart those who have hurt you.

TAMIL CORNER

Thirumurai Hymns - The Medicine To Sufferings

1. திகம் துஞ்சலும் துஞ்சல் னன் - யாழ்ாள் முழுயதும் எந்தயிதக் குறயுநின்ி யாம ாட வயண்டின திகம். (To lead a prosperous life.)

2. திகம் இடரினும் தளரினும்

னன் - யறுறந ீங்கி பாருாதாப ிற வநம்ட ஓத வயண்டின திகம். (For betterment of financial condition and to get rid of poverty.)

3. திகம் தம்மநயன புகழ்ந்து னன் - உணவும் உறடயும் குறயின்ி கிறடக்க ாபானணம் பெய்ன வயண்டின திருப்திகம் (To get food and cloth without problem.)

4. திகம் ஆலம்தான் உகந்து னன் - இடது கண் ழுது ீங்க ஓத வயண்டின திருப்திகம் (For cure/betterment of left eye.)

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5. திகம் நீளா அடிமந

னன் - யது கண் ழுது ீங்க ஓத வயண்டின திருப்திகம் (For cure/betterment of right eye.)

6. திகம் பூசுவதும் வவண்ணறீு

னன் - திக்குயாய் வகாாறு ீங்கவும் வச்சுத்திறந வநம்டவும் ஓத வயண்டின திகம் (To become a good orator - for the betterment of speech and spoken skills, cure for stammering.)

7. திகம் நண்ணில் ல்லவண்ணம்

னன் - குடும்த்தில் உள் குமப்ங்கள் தீர்ந்து அறயரும் நகிழ்வுடன் யாம ாபானணம் பெய்ன வயண்டின திருப்திகம் (For the pleasant prosperous life of the family - also to bless people in auspicious occasions).

8. திகம் சுற்றவநாடு ற்றமவ

னன் - கல்யினில் தறெிந்து யிங்க ஓத வயண்டின திருப்திகம் (To be proficient in education.)

9. திகம் ஒன்றுவகாலாம் அவர்

னன் - ஞ்சு நற்றும் ச்சுக்கடி ீங்குயதற்கு ஓத வயண்டின திகம் (cure for poison, snake bite etc).

10. திகம் அவ்விமக்கு இவ்விம னன் - ச்சுக்காய்ச்ெல், ச்சுக்கடி, பெய்யிற - ில்ி - சூினம் வகாாறு ீங்கவும், குபல் யம் பவும், இறன ெவகாதபன் ம் பவும், எந்தக் காரினத்திலும் பயற்ி பவும் ஓத வயண்டின திருப்திகம். (Cure from heavy cold-fever, viral fevers, protection from evil deeds and betterment of younger brother.)

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GREETINGS

Birthday Wishes to all Members who are celebrating their

Birthdays this

DECEMBER

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

Tofu Veggie Burgers

Ingrediants

1/2 container firm or extra firm tofu (well drained)

1 onion (diced)

3 green onions (diced)

2 tbsp wheat germ

2 tbsp flour

2 tbsp garlic powder

2 tbsp soy sauce

dash pepper

oil for frying

How to Make It 1. First, make sure your tofu is well drained and well-pressed. Nobody likes a watery veggie burger, and if you leave too much moisture in the tofu, you'll have trouble forming patties. 2. Once your tofu is well pressed and drained, gently mash into small crumbles in a large bowl. 3. Add the diced onions, diced green onions, wheat germ, flour, garlic powder, soy sauce and a dash of pepper into the bowl along with the tofu and mix to combine well.

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4. Next, gently form the tofu mixture into patties, pressing everything together to form round patties about 1-inch thick. You'll probably want to use your (clean!) hands for this. 5. Fry patties in oil in a large skillet until lightly golden brown and crisp, about 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Source: https://www.thespruce.com/vegan-tofu-veggie-burgers-recipe-

Did you know?

Vibuthi/ Thiruneeru is applied

to the forehead as this is

where the Adnya chakra is said

to be located. When vibuthi/

thiruneeru is applied the

chakra is automatically

activated, thus preventing the

loss of energy and improves

concentration.

ACTIVITIES

SIVARATHRI POOJA The Monthly Sivarathri Pooja was held on

Thursday 16th

November 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 Mr.Mrs. G.P. Uvaraj and

family.

GURU THIRUVADY POOJA

Guru Thiruvady Pooja of Guru Maha

Sannithanam His Holiness Seer Valar Seer

Sivaprakasa Desika Paramacharya

Swamigal was held on Monday 27

November 2017. Recital of Thirumurai,

Thiruvady Prayer, Malar Vazhlipadu

followed by Deepa Aarathanai was

witnessed by devotees who attended the

pooja.

THIRUMULAR NAYANAR POOJAI Thirumular Nayanar Pooja was held on

Friday 3rd November 2017 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. Ramanathan Malar & family.

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EVENTS IN PICTURES

SSM’s Charity Dinner in Aid of Anbu Illam & Karunai Illam

held on 4th November 2017

THANK YOU TO ALL DONORS

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

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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.