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March 4, 2016

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Maha Sivratri 2016 !

March 6/7, the day we celebrate the greatest of all teachings

Siva's Great Night truly is a very great night, during which we celebrate our having been graced to hear of the final Truth of our human existence, the teaching of the Self, or Siva as Parasivam, Absolute Reality.

We celebrate the promise of Self-Realization, when the soul directly experiences this Truth as none other than its very own Self.

It is the depth of your Being, the very core of you. It is you. — from the talk, The Self God by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami.

Hinduism teaches us that, through all our lives and experiences, we are, each one of us, making our way toward the ultimate experience of Self-Realization. No one will be left out.

Man’s destiny leads him back to himself. Man’s destiny leads him into the cognition of his own Being; leads him further into the realization of his True Being. — The Self God by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami.

These are potent thoughts to entertain, this Mahasivaratri night while you worship, chant, meditate or just sit quietly in your temple or shrine room or meditation nook. You could also listen to The Self God or play it for others. That would make for an inspired,b unforgettable evening.

Have a truly wonder-ful Mahasivaratri night and day. Aum Namasivaya.


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