Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami regarded the future of Hinduism with deep optimism, seeing it as an eternal dharma whose relevance would only grow. He envisioned Hinduism becoming a truly global presence, with temples, ashrams, and communities established in many lands, yet remaining firmly rooted in its classical traditions rather than dissolving into a vague universalism. For him, Hinduism’s global role was not about aggressive proselytizing, but about quietly offering its time-tested principles—dharma, karma, reincarnation, nonviolence, and inner realization—as a stabilizing spiritual vision for humanity. He anticipated that as materialism and spiritual apathy disappointed people, Hindu insights into yoga, meditation, and direct spiritual experience would be increasingly sought out.

At the same time, he insisted that the strength of Hinduism’s future would be decided first in the home. Strong Hindu family life, grounded in ethical conduct, daily worship, scriptural study, and the careful raising of children in Hindu culture, was for him the real foundation upon which temples and institutions must rest. He repeatedly emphasized that Hindu youth need clear, confident religious education presented in language they can understand, so that they grow up with a proud and balanced Hindu identity rather than confusion or inferiority. In his view, such education should include both philosophy and practice, preparing the next generation to live Hindu values in a modern world without feeling compelled to abandon them.

Temples, in his teaching, form the heartbeat of Hinduism’s collective future. He foresaw a renaissance of temple construction and revitalization, with temples serving not merely as cultural landmarks but as living centers of worship, community, and spiritual discipline. This vision required a renewed commitment to training competent priests, preserving the inner meaning of temple rites, and ensuring that worship is approached with understanding rather than superstition. Alongside this, he gave great importance to preserving and making accessible the scriptural heritage of Hinduism, so that its wisdom could be studied and assimilated by seekers everywhere.

Another key element of his outlook was the call for unity in diversity among Hindus. He anticipated greater cooperation between different sampradāyas and denominations, seeing them as complementary branches of a single great tradition rather than rival camps. Overcoming narrow sectarianism, caste prejudice, and inherited feelings of cultural inferiority was, in his eyes, essential if Hinduism was to stand confidently on the world stage. He also expected that more enlightened spiritual leaders and monastics would emerge, capable of guiding this unfolding future while remaining faithful to the essential core of Hindu realization.