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



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Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Mahashivaratri

 

February 18, 2009


Jagadguru performing Abhishekha to Lord Chandramoulishwara on Maha Shivaratri

Mahashivaratri, one of the primary festivals at Sringeri, was observed with great devotion on 23rd February 2009. At 11 AM, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji went to the Malahanikareshwara hillock. The Jagadguru first worshipped Stambha Ganapati and then offered an elaborate Puja at the shrine of Lord Malahanikareshwara. The Jagadguru also offered worship at the shrine of Goddess Bhavani. The Mahashivaratri Puja took place at Guru Nivas in Narasimha Vanam with the Jagadguru performing the night-long Pujas of the 4 Yamas from 7:30 pm to 7 AM the following day. At 10 AM on 24th February, the Rathotsava of Lord Malahanikareshwara took place along the streets of Sringeri in the Jagadguru’s holy presence. Maharudra Yaga was performed as part of the festival. The Jagadguru oversaw the Poornahuti of the Yaga in Jagadguru Narasimha Bharati Yagashala on 25th February.

 
  • 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