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



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President of India has Darshan at Sringeri in May 2009

 

May 12, 2009

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Indian President receiving Sringeri Shankaracharya’s Blessings

The President of India, Her Excellency Smt. Pratibha Patil ji, accompanied by the Karnataka Governor, His Excellency Sri Rameshwar Thakur ji arrived at Sringeri at 11:15 AM on May 10th 2009 on a special private visit. The President was accorded a traditional welcome at the entrance of the Sharada Peetham. The President had Darshan of Goddess Sharada, Sri Adi Shankaracharya and Sri Vidyashankara. Hon. Minister and senior Government officials were present on the occasion.

The President and the Governor then proceeded to the Narasimha Vanam, and had Darshan of Jagadguru Shankaracharya, Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji and received His Blessings. The President had a half-hour private audience with the Jagadguru Mahaswamiji.

The day, Vaishakha Krishna Pratipat, was special in that Mahabhisheka was performed to Goddess Sharada in the morning. The date (May 10th) of the President’s visit to Sringeri coincided with the first anniversary of the receiving of the Padmashri award by the Administrator and CEO, Sri Gowrishankar from the President’s hands at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

 
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  • 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
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  • 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