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

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Deepavali Celebrations

November 6, 2010

On the occasion of Deepavali (November 5th), Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji blessed all Astikas with a message that as lamps are lighted all around, everyone must remember the teachings of Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya and strive to move along the path of Dharma leading to the light of knowledge. The Jagadguru also invoked the the blessings of His revered Guru, Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamiji whose Jayanti fell on the auspicious day. On 6th November, Bali Padya was celebrated. Go Pooja was performed by the Jagadguru in the morning in Narasimha Vanam. Balindra Pooja was performed in the evening at Goddess Sharada temple.

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