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

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Ratha Saptami Celebrations at Sringeri

February 20, 2008

Jagadguru at Ratha Saptami Puja performed by Chief Priest of Goddess Sharada temple

Jagadguru performing abhisheka to Lord Suryananaraya on Rathasaptami

On Feb 13 2008, Ratha Saptami was observed. In order to mark the event prayers are offered to Lord Surya in the morning ,the chief priest of Goddess Sharada temple offered Puja to Lord Surya seated on a sandalwood chariot, in the presence of the Shri Jagadguru. This took place in the heritage structure made by reassembling centuries-old pillars which were supporting the Parijata Thoti that housed the temple of Sri Adi Shankara. At mid-noon, Puja to Lord Surya was performed by the Shri Jagadguru at Suryanarayanaswamy temple, Elmagge near Narasimha Vana Sringeri.

For the protection of the righteous ones (committed to dharma), for the destruction of the unrighteous ones (follow adharma), and for the establishment of dharma I take birth in every age. Bhagavan Sri Krishna on Significance of God
O devotee, (with the mind) fixed upon the lotus feet of the Guru! May you soon be free from Samsara. Through the control of the senses and the mind, you shall behold the Lord indwelling in your heart! Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada on Mohamudgara
Have firm faith in God, his words and his servants. Have staunch belief in your religion and in dharma. Jagadguru Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamigal on Significance of God
An ideal disciple will indeed act as per the Guru’s instructions and not give place to thoughts as “Is it possible for me to do as he says? Shall I try something else?” If we follow our Guru’s instructions, it does not mean that we are unintelligent. It only implies that we have surrendered for our own good to a power superior to us. Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamigal on Significance of God
If we poke our nose into matters that do not concern us, it is we who lose our precious time. Jagadguru Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamigal on Significance of God's Names