ANBE SIVAM, SATYAME PARAMASIVAM

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1 ச வ த த ந த மன றம மல ஷ ய ANBE SIVAM, SATYAME PARAMASIVAM PRACTICE, PRESERVE & PROMOTE THE RELIGION, CULTURE & TRADITIONS

2 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 Published by : Saiva Siddhanta Mandram Malaysia 83A, Jalan Bangsar Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tel: / Fax: ssmmalaysia@gmail.com SSM STRUCTURE HEAD QUARTERS SAIVA SIDDHANTA MANDRAM MALAYSIA 83A, Jalan Bangsar Kuala Lumpur Tel: / Tel: Fax: BANK A/C NO: (CIMB BANK) ANBU ILLAM (Home for under privileged boys) No 2258, Jalan Permata 22, Taman Permata, Ulu Kelang, Kuala Lumpur Tel: , Fax: BANK A/C NO: (CIMB BANK) KARUNAI ILLAM (Home for under privileged girls) No 1033, Jalan E4/ 8, Taman Ehsan, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur Tel / Fax: BANK A/C NO: (MAYBANK) BRANCH Saiva Siddhanta Mandram Malaysia, Klang No 55A, Jalan Temenggong Off Jln Sg. Jati, Taman Sentosa Perdana, Klang, Selangor D.E. Tel: (Bala) Tel: (Anumanthan) SUPREME COUNCIL MEMBERS President : N. Thiruvasagam Vice President : M. Tarmothran Secretary : G.P. Uvaraj Asst. Secretary : A. Tamilarasi Treasurer : T. Murugan Asst. Treasurer : R. Sundralingam Committee Members K. Sarkunamalar: K.S. Manickam Madam T. Vasantha Dr. S. Jaya Purany S. Mahaletchumy M. Jaya Sangker B. Murugaya R.K. Anumanthan : V. Nithya Seelan

3 CALENDAR APRIL 2017 (Panguni/ Chithirai) 02 Sasthi 08 Pradosham 09 Panguni Uttiram 14 Tamil New Year 14 Sangatahara Sathurthi 24 Pradosham 24 Sivarathiri 26 Amavasai 27 Kartigai Virdha Saiva Siddhanta Mandram Malaysia Wishes All Members & Well Wishers A Very Happy & Blessed Tamil New Year அனணர க க ம இண ப த த ண ட வ ழ த த க கள MAY 2017 (Chithirai/ Vaaikasi) 01 Sasthi 08 Pradosham 10 Chitra Pournami 14 Sangatahara Sathurthi 23 Pradosham 24 Sivarathiri 25 Amavasai 25 Kartigai Virdha 31 Sasthi Members are invited to contribute articles or share with us about the religious events, festivals and pujas taking place in your areas. Please your articles to: ssmmsivaneri@gmail.com (Please state your Full Name, Contact Number and Membership Number in your correspondence.) CONTENTS 1. Calendar 2. Editorial 3. Events 4. Feature Masi Magham 5. Wisdom of Siva Yogaswami 5. Tamil Corner 24 th Guru Maha Sannithanam 7. Greetings 7. Activities 8. Congratulation Message 8. Activities 9. Obituary 10. Events in Pictures 1

4 EDITORIAL The month of March witnessed a very auspicious festival associated with Lord Siva and Paravathi. Called the Masi Magam which fell on 11 th March On this day we will be able to experience Lord Nadaraja s Hydration Ceremony. Which means on this day Lord Nadaraja transform his potent energy into kinetic energy to sustain all the energy needed for the world. The day marked by the brightest star in Leo constellation, Magha star, in the Tamil month of Masi is when special cosmic energy fills the earth plane, enabling you to rejuvenate your body and purify the souls of your ancestors. This once-in-ayear event can help you increase your prosperity and royalty consciousness as the star energy of the day carries the qualities of a King. It also helps you seek the blessings of your ancestors as the presiding deity of the star is Pitris (ancestors). On this month we also will witness the Maha Kumbamela Festival in India. More that 200 million people will gather to seek the blessings of Lord Siva. The Mandram carried out its function at the TUDM Sivan temple. For the first time children from Anbu Illam and Karunai Illam came in full force to participate. The public we very surprised to see the home children well behaved and showed high discipline. The boys from Anbu Illam were given the opportunity to represent the Mandram at the Homa ceremony. Many people came to know of the homes for the first time. About hundred people attended the functions. There was Theveram Musical solo recital by Othuvar Manisegar from Klang. The people enjoyed the one hour musical recital. Wish to thank Mr. Bala, Klang SSMM Chairman for sponsoring the solo performance. Come April 14 th every Hindu will be celebrating the Hindu New Year based on the Tiruvalluvar Calendar. This celebration will also coincide with the new year for the Malayalees and Telengus and the Sikhs. Though its not on the same day, they all fall next to each other. This itself will reflect the unity and diversity of the Hindus as one huge family. The New Calendar is also being sold in temples and book shops. Ensure you get the correct calendar which is authentic and is in accordance with our Hindu astrology. I believe every Hindu is waiting for this big day to come. Today we see many young Indian business entrepreneurs taking the challenges to venture into business. It s a healthy sign. The economic cake of the Indians in Malaysia will increase. There are many good souls who are very successful in their business, have come out in the open to help, guide and advice how to go about in business. The Government has also been very supportive to see that Indians rise in the national economic sector. Those who wish 2

5 to go into business has a bright future and today we have the help of many NGOs who are out there to help any Indian who is ready to venture. At the same time one needs to seriously plan well, seek advice and knowledge from those who have already succeeded, so that you will not fail in your mission. The path is a very hard struggle and you might not get the help and support of your family members. But what is very important is you vision, goals, objectives proper planning and start small so that even if you fail you will be able to rise again. If we have many young Indian entrepreneurs who can become successful, these good souls will be able to contribute some of their profits to the poor and needy Hindu community. Lets pray that they achieve their success in life. To the others, whatever jobs you are doing try to excel in your career. Find ways and means to upgrade your qualifications so that you can seek promotions and also seek better job opportunities. Today in Malaysia education is available to all ages and sex. The question is whether we want to excel in our life or not is your choice. Malaysian Indians are showing keen interest in the development of the Indian community, but sad to say there are still many youngsters who are taking things so lightly, that they are left behind from the nations development. Its going to be very difficult for them to compete, if they are not prepared to rise and move forward. I see there are many Indian NGO s who are waiting to help the people, but many do not show interest do their needs and parents are totally disinterested in their children future. Lets join hands and help those who are lost in the wilderness, because they are also part of our big family. Wishing all Hindus a prosperous and fruitful new year to come. May Lord Siva shower his blessings to all our members and their families, and the community as a whole. N. Thiruvasagam, President Keep yourself free for the following activities/ events organized by SSMM. SIVARATHIRI MONDAY, VENUE EVENTS 7.30pm (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 3

6 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: or SSMM Klang at: FEATURE MASI MAGHAM Article Complied by N.Thiruvasagam, M.A, BBA, Dip.SaivaSiddhanta, Annamalai University MYTHOLOGY: SIGNIFICANCE OF MASI MAGHAM According to the scriptures, when Brahma (Creator God) understood Lord Shiva s plan to recreate the universe after destruction, he asked about the methodology to recreate the world. Lord Shiva asked Brahma to fill a Kumba (pot) filled with amrita (Nectar of Honey) and the source energy for creating the world and to place it at the top of mount Meru. He instructed Brahma to start his activity of creating the world from the place where he finds the pot after a great deluge. Brahma requested to begin his creation activity from the place named Kumbakonam (sacred temple city in Southern India) on a Magha star day in the Tamil month of Masi. This festival is known as Maha Kumbamala, occurs every four years once and twelve years one in India. About 200 million people will gather at one place to witness the festival. The Adi Sankarapeedam in Indian will lead the ceremonial rites for this great occasion. BENEFITS OF MASI MAGHAM CEREMONY According to the scriptures, Lord Shiva blessed the Masi Magha day as one of the best days to access the duo blessings of Himself and Goddess Parvati, his consort. On this day, you can also empower yourself with the energy of Magha, which is ideal to offer prayers and remove any negative, troublesome energy which may be due to a lack of positive blessings from ancestors. According to the sacred texts, the following blessings can be obtained by participating in Masi Magham rituals: i) Taking a dip in the holy river washes way your sins and bad karma. (According to the mythology, on this day, River Goddess Ganga purifies all water sources) ii) Happiness and peace of mind iii) Good health, wealth and knowledge iv) Get rid of curses by mistreating priests and learned Vedic pandits v) Cleanse negative energy and fill your life with positivity vi) Receive the blessings of your ancestors PLANETARY SUPPORT FOR THE DAY Moon will be in the sign Leo, transiting the star Magha ruled by Ketu. The symbolic representation of the Magha star is a Throne, which represents royalty and royalty consciousness. On this day, Mercury joins the exalted Venus in Pisces, the sign ruled by Jupiter, creating Neecha Banga Raja Yoga (Cancellation of Debilitation). Exchange of signs between Mercury (in Pisces) and Jupiter (in Virgo, 4

7 sign ruled by Mercury) forms Parivarthana Yoga (Auspicious Exchange of house). Moreover, association of the King and Queen of the planets, the Sun and the Moon with the sign Leo makes it an ideal day to amplify your prosperity, fame, royal blessings and set high goals and ambition in life. The planetary combination of the day also helps you to get rid of your negative ego and enhance your leadership and decision makings TAMIL CORNER இர பத த ந ன க வத க ர க சந ந த னம (PART 2 Continued from March issue) Wisdom of Siva Yogaswami You are your own friend and your own enemy. You must work, but remain as if you have done no work. Happiness and sorrow are twins. Everything should be done in moderation. Let happiness and sorrow come and go like the clouds. Do not think of what things you may need tomorrow. You must not come to the conclusion that there are no stars, because you are unable to see stars in the daytime. What is the use of going on pilgrimage if you do not improve yourself? I am the ruler of the body. I must see that no other wicked king usurps my throne. You lack nothing. The only thing you lack is that you do not know who you are. It is not possible to straighten the kink in a dog s tail. Let us improve ourselves instead of trying to improve the world. Siva Yogaswami தத த ன க த க ர க சந ணம ஸ ர னஸ ர அம தன தச க த ச ர ச கள த ர பகம த ர ந ள ஆ ணக க ர பல ர கத னன ள க ர ப ன ற க ண தத ர க னக ழ த த டங க ம கழ ண ர பகம ர ப ல (கர த னக - அச த ) க னன ல ச ததனப ல னகச ச த ட டர ப ண ர கள. இவ ப ன னந ல இனங னக ச த த ண டன சனத ன 80 ஆண ட க ன னசத த ண ட கனபப த ட ட ர.5000/- தத ற க ம 'னசச ச டர னனம ' ன ம ர த ம ங க ஆச ர த ர ப ண ர கள. 5

8 தத அச வத க ர ப த வ ழ தத த ணங கள ம ஆ ணக க ர பல ர க க க னன, இவ இர தனபகப ல ம ச நப ப அத தக ஆ னணகள கழ த ர ள க ன ந ர கள. இவ ட கப ல னன ல தண ணன ங க ன சத ல ர பனந ண ப தபம, த, ச க, ப, ச த ந, ர பனநகள க ந த ச ந னணப தத வ கள ம, ச ச ச ர ர கள, ஓத பர த கள, ச த ந, ர பனநகள க ந த ச ந னணப தத வ கள ம, ச ச ச ர ர கள, ஓத பர த கள, ச ந ந - ர பனநகள அந ஞ ர கள, கனனஞர கள பன ண தல த னநகப ல ச நந க தக ர க க ச நப ப ர த கள ம தத ற க கள ம ங க ர பப ததற க ன நண. ர க தக ன ல ச நப ப கனன கழ ச ச கள ம கழ வ ற க ன நண. தத ம ர ப க க ர ப ன ப ல ஆ ண அன தர கள, பக கஸ ர கள, அட ர ததர க கள அனணர ம ஸ ர ச பர த கப ன ச நப ப த ட ட ல கனந த தக ண ட ர சணம தசய க ந ர கள. இவ அட ர ததர க கள தத ணந பற ற அகக ச க த ஹம தசய த தட டப த தசம ந த தண ணன ங க ன சத ல ச ஞ ணக தக ல க க ட ச ர ப அர ட த ச த த டன ஆச ர த ர ள க ன ந ர கள. தல த த த ஸ ர னஸ ர க ர க சந ணம அர கள ஞ ணத டம ற நர ப ப ன ர ந த ஆ ணத ர க தக ல கள, ஆ ணக க னப டங கள அனணத ற க ம ழ ந ர ப ர கம த டர த ண க க ஆதன சனணகனப ங க ச ர த ர த ம தசய ர ப, ர ப த கள னடததற க ன ந இடங கப ல தல ம ச நந இங க ஊக கம அப த ர ப ஆச ர க க ன ந ர கள. இன, கத த ச னங கள தனற ற க க ஆ ண அன தர கள அட ர ததர க கள ப னட ச ழ ந ர ப ச ர சணம தசய த அர ட த ச ம ங க ர ள க ன ந ர கள. னச ச த ந ம, ர பனந ன நங கள ட த த ம ததர க கள க க ம ச ன க டபழ க க, ர க கள க க ம ழ ந ர ப அர ள ழ த த னந ந ர ள க ன ந ர கள. ஆத ன ஆள தகக க ப ப த பள ள ர னடர த ர ஸ ர க ன ங க ச தஸ ணத ற க உட தட ட பத த ர - க ணக க ட க த ல 1940ல த ங கக ப ததற ற ம ட ட அப ல ச நந தள ப க த ட ட ப ததற நத ண கனனகள த டக ககப தள ப ன, அன தசன பர ஆ ணத ல சர ப த க க 6

9 ண ப த க க ம னன ல கர ன க ர ந த அக தக ர க னகன ற நர ப ல அப தள ப ன ஆ ண அர ப ள னகக க ஆட தட த ர ப ண ர கள. GREETINGS ந ல வவள ட ட வ ழ தசன னண, தய ச தசக க ர ண ப தம த ட ட அநக கட டனப ச ர த க ர க கப ததற ந தத த த க கள தக ண ட 'னச சக கபஞ ச ம ' ன ம ந ன ன ஒர த க ன ல தப ட டர ப ண ர கள. இவ ற க க கர ணர தக த சய அர கள ம கனந த தக ண ட ர கள. To be continued. Source: Birthday Wishes to all Members who are celebrating their Birthdays this APRIL Are we ready for the final journey life has to offer? Are we prepared to endure the hardships of sadhana, to suffer the death of the ego? Or would we prefer more pleasures in the world of "I" and "mine?" Gurudeva May Lord Siva grant his loving, unfailing protection and may your heart be filled only with pure thoughts. Wish you a very Happy Birthday ***** 7

10 Congratulation message to SSMM Children The Mandram would like to place our sincere appreciation to three children who have performed well in their SPM results. They are as follows:- C. The good news is that he is highly motivated to continue his studies. He is going to do his Diploma in Automobile Engineering. Selvam needs around RM per month for his food and accommodation in the college. We appeal to generous donors to assist us in paying his monthly expenditure. The management would like to wish all the three children a successful journey in their ambition. Congratulations and Well done! ACTIVITIES Mr. & Mrs Manickam s son Muthukumaran (Mr. Manickam is Mandram s Othuvar and Supreme Council Member) Mr.& Mrs Anumanthan s daughter from Klang Branch (Anumanthan is the V.Chairman of Klang Branch & Supreme Council Member). Anbu Illam Student Selvam created history in Anbu Illam. He failed in all the subjects in PMR, But with the encouragement and support of Anbu Illam Staff, Tuition Teachers, and other volunteers this student obtained 4 B s 3 SIVARATHRI POOJA The Monthly Sivarathri Pooja was held on 26 th March 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 26 th March Recital of Thirumurai, Thiruvady Prayer, Malar Vazhlipadu followed by Deepa Aarathanai was witnessed by devotees who attended the pooja. 8

11 MASI MAGHAM POOJA Following tradition, SSMM took the Ubayam for this year s Masi Magham celebration at Kailasa Nathar Temple, TUDM Sungai Besi which was held on Saturday 11 th March SSMM President, Mr. Thiruvasagam, other members of Mandaram and their families and Children from both Anbu Illam and Karunai Illam participated in the pooja and obtained the blessings of Almighty Lord Kailasa Nathar. SSMM KLANG AGM SSMM Klang Branch held their 17 TH Annual General Meeting on Sunday, 19 th of March SSMM was represented by President Mr. Thiruvasagam and Asst. Treasurer Mr. Sundralingam. OBITUARY Saiva Siddhanta Mandram Malaysia would like to express its deepest condolences and sympathy to the bereaved family of Late Madam Dharma Devi who passes away peacefully on 21 st March Madam Dharma Devi is the Former Chairman of SSMM Klang Branch. A dedicated and inspirational women who has served SSMM and the Hindu community. May her soul rest in peace. Om Namasivaya. The person who is always involved in good deeds experiences incessant divine happiness. -The Rig Veda RECEPIES MANGO SMOOTHIE Ingredients 2 cups frozen mango (chopped) 1/4 cup frozen banana slices 1/2 cup coconut milk 2 Tbsp sugar (adjust to taste depends how sweet is mango) 2 tsp lime juice 1 tsp ginger (finely shredded) 1 cup crushed ice 4-5 leaves mint (for garnishing) Method 1. To make mango smoothie put all the ingredients (mangoes, coconut cream, sugar, lime juice, ginger, mint leaves, and crushed ice) in blender. 2. Blend on high speed to make smooth and fluffy. 3. Add some water to make desired consistency. 4. Serve chilled garnish with mint. Serving suggestion 1. If you decide to serve mango smoothie as a dessert, don t add any water and serve in bowls and garnish with chopped mangoes and mint leaves. Source: verages/ 9

12 EVENTS IN PICTURES SSMM Klang Branch AGM held on 19 th March

13 Services/ Activities of Saiva Siddhanta Mandram 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 Needs of Saiva Siddhanta Mandram 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 How you can help? Contact us: Tel: / / If you have monetary contribution, please issue cheque in favour of *All Donations are Tax Exempted PERSATUAN SAIVA SIDDHANTA MALAYSIA And mail to: Saiva Siddhanta Mandram Malaysia PO Box Kuala Lumpur

14 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.