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.

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