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

Royal scion of Mysore performs Pada Puja

May 19, 2007

A traditional welcome to the
Jagadguru at the Bangalore Palace

At the request of the royal scion of Mysore, His Highness Sri Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wodeyar, the Jagadguru went to the Bangalore palace of the scion on 18th May 2007. The Jagadguru rode a silver chariot as part of a grand ceremonial traditional welcome to the palace where He was received with Poorna Kumbha by the scion. His Highness Sri Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wodeyar and the Maharani then performed Pada Puja and received the Blessings of the Jagadguru. Earlier, the Jagadguru visited Sir M. Vishweshwarayya Co-operative Bank opposite the Shankarapuram Math. In the evening, Sri Rangapriya Mahadesikan of Ashtanga Vijnana Yoga Mandiram called on the Jagadguru.

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