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Welcome to Sri Somesvara

We realize that not everyone can live near Sri Somesvara and enjoy its benefits each and every day.  Our hope is that this website will keep you connected to the Shakti that this powerful temple has to offer. Through the images, free downloads, and puja offerings, we hope that you take the time to soak in the feeling of this mighty entity, Sri Somesvara.

“Veda is the eternal underlying structure of all existence.
Not just the song of life, but also the science.”
– Maharshi Maheshananda

The Veda, the source of all existence, is born out of one, and only one, thing.  It lies beyond relativity, beyond the realm of things, and it therefore is sometimes referred to as “no-thingness.”  Some call it “pure Is-ness” or “pure Consciousness.”  Others call it “the Unified Field” of physics.  Others call it “God.”  All things, including the Veda, are born out of the self-interacting dynamic of that Oneness… Pure Consciousness interacting with and becoming aware of itself, over and over again.  It has been compared to the emptiness in the center of the seed (no-thingness) that births the seed (the Veda), that births the entire tree (existence).  All Knowledge of the tree of existence is contained within that Oneness, that Is-ness, that Unified Field.

Understand the Veda is not just a compilation of hymns or a belief system; it is the material out of which existence is woven. Just as science is universal, the Veda is universal. Just as the laws of science are omnipresent, the Veda is omnipresent.

Remarkably, in ancient times, Rishis were able to bring their awareness to that Vedic level and thereby perceive the subtle mechanics underlying all creation. The Maharshis conveyed that understanding to people. That eternal knowledge is the source of Vedic tradition. It is Knowledge as delicate and sublime as it is profound and all encompassing. Due to its delicacy, over time the Knowledge was lost, for the only place it truly dwells is in the awareness of the enlightened. The path to enlightenment is a path of discernment, reflecting and honoring the deepest values of the Vedic tradition with immaculate dedication.

• Veda is the source of all knowledge.
• Pure Knowledge of the structure and nature of existence is contained within the Vedas and is therefore applicable to all modes of life.
• Veda is the common purity and Knowledge at the base of all religions.
• Vedic tradition is older than any religion in the world.
• Vedic tradition is based upon universal truths (principles in nature) rather than beliefs.  Therefore, it is compatible with science.
• According to Vedic tradition, I (Atma, soul) and God (Paramatma) are one and the same.
• The murthi is not thought of as mere stone or wood, but as a manifest form of divinity.  In the Vedas, it states that one who wants to attain moksha can worship through murthis, which help to enliven the various aspects of God within.

Sri Somesvara strictly adheres to Vedic guidelines, resulting in a palpable difference in the power and significance of the ceremonies performed. Pandit Prasad is a Vedic scholar and taught Krishnayujurveda at Maharishi Nagar. He is dedicated to upholding the purity of Vedic Knowledge, following in the footsteps of Adi Shankara.  (Adi Shankara is considered an incarnation of Shiva and the world’s greatest Guru.  He purified Vedic knowledge by teaching discernment and he instituted the worship of deities as worshiping different forms of the one God.)

Sri Somesvara was built to assist each and every person fully awaken to God. We invite you to come revel in the glory of this majestic sanctuary.

Mount Soma

Maharshi Maheshananda talks about Mount Soma and this communities unique features. If you would like to see some introductory videos from Maharshi, you may view them HERE. And while you are at that site, be sure to check out his BLOG. It is full of wonderful commentary on all aspects of life.