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

ISRO Chairman has darshan of the Jagadguru

October 11, 2009

ISRO Chairman, Padma Vibhushan Dr. Madhavan Nair had Darshan of the Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji on 3^rd October 2009 and briefed about the success of the moon mission Chandrayaan-1. The Jagadguru blessed Dr. Nair and conveyed His benediction for the future efforts of ISRO. Dr. Madhavan Nair was then accompanied by Sri V R Gowrishankar, Administrator and CEO of the Peetham to Sri Shankara Advaita Research Centre. Dr. Nair expressed great interest on being given a presentation on certain scientific aspects of ancient India including those pertaining to the 14^th century Sayana Bhashya of the Rig Veda (by Jagadguru Sri Vidyaranya, the 12^th Acharya of the Peetham) and Srimad Bhagavatam.

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