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

Karnataka CM at Sringeri

January 3, 2010

Jagadguru blessing the Karnataka Chief-minister

The Chief minister of Karnataka, Sri B.S Yediyurappa arrived at Sringeri on January 3rd 2010 on a special visit. The CM was accorded a traditional welcome at the entrance of the Sharada Peetham. The CM had Darshan of Goddess Sharada, Sri Adi Shankaracharya and Sri Vidyashankara. Senior Government officials were present on the occasion. The CM had Darshan of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji and received His Blessings. The CM had a private audience with the Jagadguru Mahaswamiji at Narasimhavanam.

Karnataka Chief Minister Sri B.S. Yeddyurappa in an audience with the jagadguru

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