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



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Vardhanti celebrations begin with propitiation to Sri Mahaganapati

 

April 4, 2011


Ritwijas performing Laksha-modaka-homa at a specially constructed Yagashala at Narasimhavanam

The 61st Vardhanti Mahotsavam of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji took off today, the fourth of April 2011, with the Laksha-Modaka Mahaganapati homam at a specially built Yagashala in Narasimhavanam to propitiate Lord Sri Mahaganapati.


Ritwijas offering oblations of Modakas into the sacrificial fire

The Jagadguru graced the commencing ceremony of the massive Yaga in which over one hundred ritwijas from all over the country participated. This grand yaga, hardly performed elsewhere comprises of a lakh (1,00,000) oblations of modakas into the sacrificial fire which was kindled from “Aranis” through the “Agni-Manthana” or fire-kindling-ceremony as prescribed in the Vedic texts.


Purnahuti ceremony at the completion of the Laksha-modaka-homam being conducted in the august presence of the Jagadguru. Also seen in the background is a crowd of large number of devotees from all parts of the country who had gathered to witness the event.

The Jagadguru graced the Yagashala for the purnahuti ceremony after performing Mandalabhishekam to Sri Adi Shankaracharya murti at the newly consecrated temple in the afternoon.

Thereafter, Tirtha and Modaka prasadam was distributed by the authorities to all devotees who had gathered to witness the auspicious event.

The Jagadguru will grace the Sankalpa ceremony of the Atirudra Maha  Yaga at 8:00 AM which will commence on the 5th of April 2011.

 
  • 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