Find out what Brahmarishi Mohanji, a dear friend and mentor of Somaskanda Ashram and Skanda Vale, explains about the meaning of Somaskanda. The Kailas Nath, Lord Shiva in the form of Dakshina Moorthy, along with Lord Kartikeya, Mother Parvati and loyal companion Nandi, also live in the mountains of the [...]
On a perfect Saturday in September, friends of Skanda Vale Hospice took on the Two Peaks Challenge Switzerland, hiking 11km at altitudes of up to 2450m and climbing the two peaks Glattwang and Mattlishorn. The team tackled the rugged landscape together, supporting each other through every step and enjoying the beautiful scenery. They wrapped [...]
View this account of a vel puja at Somaskanda Ashram recorded last summer. The bhajan "Sharavana Shiva Kumara" is sung by Swami Satyananda, the oldest member of our monastic community. All images and music produced by volunteers and devotees of Somaskanda Ashram and Skanda Vale. [...]
Let yourself be carried by the vibrations of this bhajan. The piece of music was written, composed and produced entirely by devotees of Somaskanda Ashram and monastic members of Skanda Vale. The music track is also available on popular platforms such as Spotify.
Enjoy this serene praise of Mary and connect with her consciousness. All music and images produced by devotees of Somaskanda and Skanda Vale ashrams.
Enjoy this music video praising Lord Ganesh. Music, lyrics and images were all produced by devotees of Skanda Vale and Somaskanda Ashram. Jai Jai Jai Gaṇapati Deva Gajānana Gaṇapati Deva Oṃkāraṃ Svarūpaṃ Deva Nāda Brahman Deha Deva Saccidānandaṃ Ekatāṃ Brahman Saccidānandaṃ Ekadantam Guṃ Guṃ Guṃ Gaṇapati Jaya [...]
Listen to Guruji's description of Lord Ganesh. Om Gam Ganapataye Namah! The twisted trunk. The single tusk. The fawn-coloured eyes. The potbellied one. The smoke coloured one. The remover of hindrances, the Lord of hordes. The one with the elephant's face... here ends the Holy Purana. When you chant 'Om Gam Ganapataye Namah' [...]
Learn about various aspects of spirituality and how to deal with the challenges of our everyday lives. Here are some selected satsangs given by members of the community in response to your questions during online satsang and, in some cases, in remote satang recordings.
Sarvam Datta Mayam Enjoy this beautiful prayer written by Mohanji. The music and video were created by devotees of Skanda Vale and Somaskanda Ashrams. Lyrics: Sarvam Datta Mayam Shree Guru Sarvam Datta Mayam Mano Buddhi Ahankara Chittam Sarvam Datta Mayam Brahma Vishnur Shankarasarvam Sarvam Datta Mayam Kaalamdesham Bhoomiswargam Sarvam Datta [...]
Listen to this beautiful Devi bhajan interpreted by devotees of Somaskanda Ashram.
