Felton Baba Temple

02/10/2026

The Form of Shiva: Nataraja

As we move toward Shivaratri, Shiva appears as Nataraja, the cosmic dancer. His dance is the rhythm of creation and dissolution—birth and release, movement and rest.

Nataraja reminds us that nothing in life is meant to stay fixed. What falls away is not loss; it is part of the sacred dance.

As Shivaratri approaches, allow the dance to soften.
Let movement return to stillness. In that stillness, Shiva is revealed.

Aum Namah Shivaya

02/07/2026

Preparing for Shivaratri
February 15th-16th

“If you seek Me, I shall give you strength. If you look to Me, I shall give you peace. If you surrender to Me, I shall take care of you always.”
— Shirdi Sai Baba

Shivaratri is the night of surrender into silence.
It is not about asking for more, but about letting go—of fear, effort, and the need to control. When we soften the heart and turn inward, Shiva responds naturally.

This sacred night reminds us that peace is not achieved through force, but through trust. As Sai Baba taught, when surrender is sincere, grace takes care of the rest.

May this Shivaratri draw you closer to stillness, strength, and quiet joy.

Aum Namah Shivaya

02/04/2026

“In the silence of the mind, the soul speaks.”
~Gautama Buddha

Silence is not emptiness it is fullness. When the mind becomes quiet, we rest in our true nature.

From this inner stillness, peace flows effortlessly, wisdom arises without force, and the heart remembers its natural harmony.

Inner peace is not found outside of us. It is revealed when we stop listening to noise and allow silence to guide us home. 🕊️

02/02/2026

“Spiritual awakening means realizing who you truly are. When you awaken spiritually, fear disappears and your soul begins to live in truth.”
— Sri Kaleshwar

02/01/2026

01/29/2026

Shiva showed the sages that true divinity does not seek attention. He carried a poor man’s burden in silence and bowed in return, teaching that God lives where ego disappears and humility remains.

On Shivaratri, we remember that Shiva is found not only in ritual, but in stillness, service, and sincere intention. In the quiet of this sacred night, when the mind rests and the heart softens, Shiva becomes easy to find—already present within.

Shivaratri is the night to become empty, so grace can enter.

Join us February 15th -16th for Shivaratri celebration.

Felton Baba Temple

01/28/2026

Long ago, when the world was burdened by chaos and imbalance, the gods turned to Shiva, the great yogi who dwells in stillness. Shiva did not rush to act. Instead, he sat in deep meditation, listening to the suffering of creation itself. From that silence arose compassion.

When the cosmic poison halahala threatened to destroy all life, Shiva drank it to save the universe, holding it in his throat so it would harm no one. That act turned his neck blue, earning him the name Neelkanth, the blue-throated one. Shiva taught that true strength is not domination, but self-sacrifice, restraint, and awareness.

Shiva reminds humanity that destruction is not an end, but a necessary clearing for transformation. He dances as Nataraja to dissolve illusion, meditates to reveal truth, and blesses seekers who approach him with sincerity rather than fear. In Shiva’s presence, ego dissolves, silence deepens, and the soul remembers its vast, timeless nature.

To walk with Shiva is to learn when to act—and when to become utterly still.

01/26/2026