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



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Jagadguru visits Tamil Nadu

 

May 11, 2007

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Jagadguru worshipping Vinayaka at Salem

The Jagadguru started from Bangalore on the morning of 7th May and reached Hosur in Tamil Nadu where He laid the foundation stone for a new Shankara Math. He then reached Salem to a grand welcome. On May 8th evening, the Peetham distributed sewing machines to the poor and weheel chairs and hearing aids to the physically challenged. The benefitters were blessed by the Jagadguru. On May 9th, the Jagadguru performed Prathistha-Kumbhabhisheka of Goddess Sharada, Mahaganapathi, Sri Adi Shankara, Kalabhairava, Kamadenu and Navagrahas at the Salem Shankara Math.

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Jagadguru installing Kamadhenu at Salem

In His Anugraha Bhashana, the Jagadguru conveyed the significance of Devata Prathistha explaining that the omnipresent God is consecrated in a temple shrine only because most people are not like exalted devotees like Prahlada who could see the Lord everywhere. Hence the need for deifying a stone in accordance to the Shastras so that anyone can assemble and focus their thoughts on the Supreme Power. The Jagadguru also said that temples serve as centres where every person could seek spiritual solace in times of difficulty. The Jagadguru returned to Bangalore on the 10th evening.

 
  • 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