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



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Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Workshop on Chikmagalur’s History and Archaeology

 

September 12, 2008

On 6th and 7th September, a Workshop on the “Historical & Archaeological Importance of Chikmagalur District” was held in the auspices of the Peetham. The Administrator of the Peetham, Sri VR Gowrishankar inaugurated the Workshop while renowned historian, Dr. A.K.Sastry chaired the Proceedings. Several dignitaries, academicians and about 200 delegates from all over Karnataka attended the Workshop. Sri Gowrishankar conveyed that the Peetham has a vast collection of historical documents that threw light on the impressive history of the Sringeri Mahasamsthanam. Dr. Sastry along with other invited speakers highlighted the central role played by the Peetham and the Acharyas in shaping the medieval history of the present-day district. The devout allegiance of various dynasties and its rulers to the Sharada Peetham was also discussed. On the second day of the conference, the delegates sought the Darshan of the Jagadguru and received His Blessings.

 
  • 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