1440 http://www.hinduismtoday.com/digital en-us © 2008 Himalayan Academy Publisher reads quarterly editorial Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami Every quarter the publisher of the international journal Hinduism Today reads his editorial on a pertinent subject facing modern Hindus today. Visit http://www.hinduismtoday.com/digital and subscribe to the Hinduism Today Digital Edition. Himalayan Academy webmaster@hindu.org clean Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami Meditative, philosophic, scientific and supramundane are dynamic perspectives we can employ every day In his mystical language of meditation, called Shum (pronounced shoom), Sivaya Subramuniyaswami brought forth four perspectives through which people look at the world. The first perspective is shumif (shoomeef), simply defined as awareness flowing through the mind, the mind itself being unmoved. This is the perspective we hold in meditation. The second perspective is called simnif (simneef). From this vantage point, the mind is moving, and the intelligence of the person observing remains stationary. The third perspective, mulif (mooleef), is philosophical, metaphysical and psychological. The fourth, dimfi (deemfee), is the perspective of space or worlds—inner worlds and outer worlds. Here we look at solutions to the common problem of depression from each of these four perspectives, giving an idea of how they can be used to approach virtually any aspect of life. http://www.hinduismtoday.com/archives/2008/4-6/media/bd-pubdesk_2008-04-01_four-world-views.mp3 Sun, 2 Mar 2008 9:25:00 -1000 10:25 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, world, view, meditation, philosophy, science, worship, temple, depression, problems Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami Three attitudes to help us cope with our planet’s conflict-ridden condition and one strategic, long-term way to change it There are multiple viewpoints we need to hold about conditions in the world. One is that, yes, it is good to try to improve conditions, while keeping expectations reasonable. A second point of view is that trying to change the world is a little like trying to straighten a dog’s tail. It keeps going back the way it was, no matter what you do. The key is to find the right balance between working to improve the world and accepting it as it is, knowing that you can’t totally transform it overnight and that change does not come easily. A third, more philosophical, view to hold is that everything is as it should be. http://www.hinduismtoday.com/archives/2008/1-3/media/bd-pubdesk_2008-01-01_improve-the-world.mp3 Sun, 2 Dec 2007 10:21:00 -1000 11:13 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, world, condition, conflict, planet, global, change Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami By resolving negative happenings promptly, we free ourselves to flow with life's rhythms and accept all things as they are Being able to accept the world as it is, accept our life as it is, is the practice of surrenduring to or dancing with Siva. This does not mean we should be fatalistic and not try to make improvements. There are practical spiritual tools we can use to keep our subconscious mind clear and thus create a positive future in our lives. We can learn how to consciously dance with Siva, to move with the sacred flow that surrounds us. http://www.hinduismtoday.com/archives/2007/10-12/media/bd-pubdesk_2007-10-01_keep-mind-clear.mp3 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:48:34 -1000 10:17 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, mind, spiritual, practice, clarity Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami When problems arise, rather than restructing your buildings, look to your business and family planning. The physical orientation of the buildings of your home and business can bring harmony into our lives. But we need to be careful not to fall into emphasizing vastu above all else as the sole cause of lack of success. The most common cause of failure is lack of proper planning. The quality and comprehensiveness of our plans are a major factor in our ultimate success. Our plans should include not only our business but also our personal lives. http://www.hinduismtoday.com/archives/2007/7-9/media/bd-pubdesk_2007-07-01_planning.mp3 Tue, 22 May 2007 14:34:52 -1000 10:40 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, planning, success, vastu, business, home Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami Does Humanity's Most Enduring Faith Maintain Its Relevance Amid the Challenges of 21st-Century Life? Four key features of Hinduism that keep it on the cutting edge of human's future: the virtue of its nonviolent principles; the wisdom of its tolerance for all religious beliefs; the effectiveness of its diverse forms of worship; and the clarity of its understanding of the four goals of human life -- prosperity, love, dharma, and spiritual liberation. http://www.hinduismtoday.com/archives/2007/4-6/media/bd-pubdesk_2007-04-01_modern-life.mp3 Thu, 1 May 2007 17:58:59 -1000 12:10 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, modern, life, religious, belief, spiritual, liberation Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami A preview of our new book, which offers an inclusive, user-friendly presentation of Sanatana Dharma Find out the motivation behind What Is Hinduism?, a new book by the editors of Hinduism Today, assembling 46 of the Educational Insight sections of the magazine produced in the past 25 years to give an authentic, inside look at this global faith. http://www.hinduismtoday.com/archives/2007/1-3/media/bd-pubdesk_2007-01-01_what-is-hinduism.mp3 Fri, 1 Dec 2006 17:22:00 -1000 10:08 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, education, book Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami How a devotee received two potent teachings from Yogaswami of Sri Lanka: "We know nothing" and "Know thy Self" Satguru Yogaswami was one of the 20th century's most profound mystics. His insights about nothingness and not knowing guide the seeker toward the Truth that lies beyond the mind. http://www.hinduismtoday.com/archives/2006/10-12/media/bd-pubdesk_2006-10-01_lessons-simple-sage.mp3 Wed, 1 Sep 2006 16:25:00 -1000 12:56 Hindu, guru, swami, spiritual, lessons, mind, truth, nothingness, Self Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami What is the soul and how does it mature? People the world over are working for spiritual advancement. But just what is our soul and how does it progress and mature? http://www.hinduismtoday.com/archives/2006/7-9/media/publishers-desk_jul06.mp3 Wed, 1 Jun 2006 09:15:00 -1000 14:17 Hindu, guru, swami, soul, spiritual, advancement, progress, mature Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami Meeting life's challenges spiritually Life is demanding and you have no time for spiritual pursuits? Everyday happenings offer abundant opportunities to evolve. http://www.hinduismtoday.com/archives/2006/4-6/media/publishers-desk.mp3 Wed, 1 Mar 2006 16:30:00 -1000 13:36 Hindu, guru, swami, ashram, time, self-control