What is DML?

DML (Daily Mastercourse Lesson) is a new personal project that I’ve decided to start, it’s nothing new, at least it’s only new to me. It’s purpose is generally to further my knowledge of my own religious tradition and simultaneously help share dharma for those who may be interested (even fellow hindus), it’s also meant to keep me motivated and consistent, as that’s always been something I’ve struggled with.

What is the Mastercourse?

The “Mastercourse” is a ~3000 page trilogy/catechism created as a tool to educate others on/spread Shaiva & Hindu Dharma. It’s a condensed down, distilled dharmic upbringing in a book series, and ever so much more. It was written by the 162nd head of the Nandinatha Sampradaya’s Kailasa Parampara, i.e. Sri Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyawami. The Mastercourse itself arose out of a promise by Sri Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyawami to his Guru, Sri Satguru Yogaswami of Jaffna, which was to spread Shaiva Dharma abroad. Which could generally be considered it’s mission, to help educate and strengthen our tradition.

Who is Sri Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyawami?

Sri Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyawami was the 162nd head of the Nandinatha Sampradaya’s Kailasa Parampara, although born in Oakland, California he adopted Hinduism around the age of 20, then met his Guru, Sri Satguru Yogaswami of Jaffna, who he served and continued his spritual progression until his Guru passed and he became the head of the lineage. Sri Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyawami spent the next 50 years spreading and reviving Dharma all-across the world, granting his late Guru his wish. Constructing several Hindu Temples around the World, authoring over 30 books, and much much more.

What’s the importance of it?

The Mastercourse is important, not only because of who wrote it, but also because of the wealth of knowledge it contains. The Mastercourse is important because it’s a precusor to proper iniation into the lineage, which is the first step in one of the most important relationships (that of the Guru & Disiciple). Sri Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyawami authoring the text gives it more authority as well, it can generally be considered smriti (a lesser class of scripture).