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.”

Just as in this body, the embodied one passes through boyhood, youth, and old age, so does one pass into another body. With reference to this (birth, aging and death), the wise man is not disturbed. Bhagavan Sri Krishna on Significance of God
An object continues to be dear as long as one derives pleasure from it and it is detested for the duration that it causes pain. The same object cannot be always liked or disliked. Sometimes, that which is not dear may become dear. Moreover, that which was loveable can turn unpleasant. The Atma, towards which affection never wanes, is always the most beloved. Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada on Shatashloki
Blessings are the monopoly of God and we must all pray for his gracious blessings. Jagadguru Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamigal on Significance of God
It is pitiful that when many of us are asked, “who are you?”, The first thought that arises is “I am a Keralite”, or “I am a Punjabi”, etc. The thought that should immediately stem is “I am an Indian”. If people first feel that they are Indians and only then think of divisions, the nation will have great prosperity and the divisive forces will not be operative as they are today. Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamigal on Significance of God
Instead of using the tongue for speaking futile issues, use it to chant the names of God. God shall then guide you along the right and beneficial path. Jagadguru Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamigal on Significance of God's Names