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

Pathashala Varshikotsava

April 17, 2009

The 114th Varshikotsava of Sri Sadvidya Sanjeevini Samskrita Mahapathashala took place on 23rd March 2009. Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji graced a function held in the morning to commemorate the event. Vidyarthis were awarded prizes for their successful endeavours. The Chief Guest, Prof. Ramanuja Devanathan, Principal, Rajeev Gandhi Campus of the Kendriya Samskrita Vidyapeetham, Sringeri presided over the function and encouraged the students to excel in their studies. The Jagadguru released Sadvidya, the Pathashala Souvenir and gave a Sanskrit Anugraha Bhashanam describing the relation between a Guru and Shishya as explained by Sri Adi Shankaracharya. In the evening, a cultural programme was conducted by the Vidyarthis that included a Sanskrit drama ‘Doota Ghatotkacha’ based on the Mahabharata, and a Kannada Yakshagana.

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