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



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Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Dhyaneshwari Parayana saptaham and Akhanda Samkirtana Mela at Sringeri

 

December 18, 2009


Dindi Bhajan by Maharashtra Bhaktas on banks of Tunga
in the backdrop of Vidyashankara temple during the Mela

With the Blessings of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji, Vishwa Varakari Samsthan conducted Jnaneshwari Parayana saptaham and Akhanda Sankeertana Mela at Sringeri from the 20th to 29th November 2009. The 13th century Saint Sri Jnaneshwar has rendered in exquisite poetry a Marathi translation and exposition of Srimad Bhagavadgita. The Jnaneshwari Parayana Saptaha began on 20th November. The Parayana was performed from 7 AM to 12 noon by chanting the original Gita verse in Sanskrit, followed by the translation and exposition in Jnaneshwari. Geetha Pravachan, Haripat Bhajan and Hari Keertan took place in the evening at Pravachana Mandiram. Under the leadership of Hari Bhakta Parayan Sri Tukaram Ganapati Maharaj, the Adhikari of Vishwa Varakari Samsthan, Akhanda Sankeertana Mela was held from 27th to 29th. Many devotees from all parts of India arrived for attending the Mela and were treated to Harikeertans and Abhang Bhajans by various eminent Bhagavatas.


Abhang Mela in progress

On 29th November, Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji graced the Mela and listened to the soulful rendering of Abhangs of the Maharashtra saints, Jnaneshwar and Tukaram. The Jagadguru blessed the audience with an Anugraha Bhashanam highlighting the importance of Bhagavan Nama and how it protects one who chants it. Sri Tukaram Ganapati Maharaj was awarded the title “Sankeertana Kesari” by the Jagadguru. The CEO and Administrator of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham, Padmashri V.R.Gowrishankar spoke on the occasion and conveyed his immense happiness in conducting such programs with a large participation from the younger generation.


Jagadguru blessing Sri Tukaram Ganapati Maharaj with Phala Mantrakshata

 
  • 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