Sri Sri Jagadguru Shankaracharya Mahasamsthanam, Dakshinamanaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Jagadguru at Sri Sri Ma Anandamayee Bhagavata Bhavana

May 6, 2007

Sri Sri Ma Anandamayee Bhagavata Bhavana, started more than two decades ago and handed over to the Peetham in 1995 was visited by the Jagadguru on 5th May. The Bhavana provides space for discourses, lectures and programs for upholding our culture and Dharma. During His visit, the Jagadguru graced the gathering with an Anugraha Bhashana. In the Bhashana, the Jagadguru pointed out the import of the word “Jagadguru” by recalling an incident where a person had placed a question before His Parameshthi Guru, Jagadguru Sri Sacchidananda Nrisimha Bharati Mahaswamigal asking “Does the title Jagadguru imply Guru of the World?” to which Mahaswamigal replied “No. Rather, it means that whoever in this world comes to Us sincerely seeking spiritual guidance, it is our duty to be their guide.”

To that which is born, death is indeed certain; and to that which is dead, birth is certain. Therefore, knowing this, you ought not to grieve over (this) inevitable. Bhagavan Sri Krishna on Significance of God
Daylight and darkness, dusk and dawn, winter and springtime come and go. Time plays and life ebbs away. But the current of desire never leaves. Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada on Mohamudgara
Once you begin to feel the presence of God, a joy unknown to you ever before will begin to be felt. The thought of his ever- living presence with you will be a great solace to you. Jagadguru Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamigal on Significance of God
Tendencies develop, regardless of the characteristic of the action performed. Hence, he who wishes to lead a proper life will do well to avoid evil deeds and to repeatedly perform virtuous deeds. Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamigal on Significance of God
To err is human. Accepting one’s error and correcting oneself is a mark of nobility. Humility is the primary path to achieving nobility. Jagadguru Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamigal on Significance of God's Names