Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami approached technology as a dharmic instrument, integrating it into monastic life and teaching without compromising traditional Saivite values. He brought computers into his monastery and trained monks in word processing, desktop publishing, and digital design, treating technical competence as a form of sacred service. This practical embrace of modern tools allowed his major works and religious materials to be produced with clarity and precision, while remaining rooted in scriptural authority. In this way, technology became a servant of scripture rather than a rival to it.

A central expression of this vision was his publishing and media work. He founded Hinduism Today magazine and guided its evolution through modern printing and digital production methods, eventually supporting its presence in online form. He oversaw the use of computers for typesetting and refining texts such as his trilogy of teachings, and encouraged the systematic archiving of talks, lessons, and scriptures in digital formats. Audio and video recordings of his discourses, as well as photographic documentation of temple life and Saivite culture, were produced and distributed through contemporary media such as recordings and optical discs. These efforts allowed subtle philosophical teachings and ritual traditions to be communicated with both visual and auditory richness.

He also recognized the potential of the emerging internet to support a global Hindu community. Under his direction, comprehensive websites were created for his organizations, including resources that presented Saivite philosophy, culture, and practice in a structured and accessible way. His teachings, books, and daily lessons were made available online, and technology was used to coordinate and sustain a worldwide sangha, especially for those without local access to temples or gurus. Email and other forms of digital correspondence became accepted channels through which devotees could seek clarification, receive guidance, and remain connected to the monastic community.

Underlying these practical initiatives was a clear spiritual philosophy regarding technology. He consistently framed technological tools as spiritually neutral, becoming either uplifting or degrading according to their use and the consciousness brought to them. Disciples were encouraged to use computers and the internet for scriptural study, learning, and upliftment, while avoiding distractions and content contrary to dharma. In this perspective, technology was not an intrusion into spiritual life but a contemporary extension of the ancient mission to preserve, clarify, and disseminate timeless wisdom.