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



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Padmashri Gowrishankar honoured at the Peetham

 

March 2, 2009


Padmashri Gowrishankar and his family
after the felicitation by Sringeri Math Sevakas

On March 1st, the staff serving in the premises of the Peetham felicitated the Peetham’s Administrator and CEO, Guru Seva Dhurina Padmashri Gowrishankar for his services rendered in the past 23 years.

Sri Gowrishankar was presented with a silver idol of Jagadguru Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji and a silk shawl. Members from various departments of the Peetham spoke of their experiences with Sri Gowrishankar.

Sri Gowrishankar gave a thought-provoking speech that served to inspire the Sevakas. He thanked all the Sevakas serving the Peetham along with him, and offered his sincere Pranams to the Jagadguru and attributed everything to the Guru’s Grace and the Anugraha of Goddess Sharada

 
  • 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