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



Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Mahashivaratri Celebrations


 

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Jagadguru Worshipping Lord Malahanikareshwara (in the afternoon)
on Mahashivaratri day.

On March 5th, Mahashivaratri day, the Jagadguru worshipped Lord Sthambha Ganapati and Lord Malahanikareshwara from 12 noon to 3 PM. The Mahashivaratri Puja to Lord Chandramoulishwara was performed by the Jagadguru throughout the night at Guru Nivas with hundreds of devotees chanting Sri Rudram and Chamakam. A few hours after the Mahashivaratri Puja’s completion on March 6th, Poornahuti to Maharudra Yaga was performed in the Jagadguru’s Divine Presence. This was followed by Maharathotsava of Lord Malahanikareshwara on 8th, Sandhanotsava on 9th and Teppotsava on the 10th. The Jagadguru graced the Rathotsava and Teppotsava.

 
  • 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