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



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Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Maharathotsava of Goddess Sharada

 

February 22, 2011

Sri Sharadamba Maharathotsava was celebrated on the 21st February 2011 at Sringeri in the august presence of the Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji.

His Holiness led the procession of Goddess Sri Sharadamba in the Ratha along the main street of Sringeri after being accorded a traditional invitation by the Mahajanas of Sringeri. The previous day, the Jagadguru offered a special Puja to Goddess Sharadmba at the temple.

As part of the Rathotsava Celebrations, a Shatachandi Mahayaga was also performed. The Poornahuti of the Mahayaga took place on the following day, the 22nd of February in the Jagadguru’s divine presence. The Celebrations ended with Teppotsava of Goddess Sharada conducted on the Tunga River.

 
  • 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