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



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Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

The Jagadguru Shankaracharya of Sringeri

 

(Life and Teachings of an Inspiring Saint)


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Format : DVD

Colour System : NTSC

Audio : Stereo

Video Format : 16:9 Widescreen

EAN Number : 8906036640024

Genre : Documentary

Language : English

Running Time : 83 minutes

Packaging : PVC DVD case

Availability : In Stock

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Description

In a world that changes all the time, one thing remains the same – our pursuit of happiness and desire to avoid suffering. The sages of Sanatana Dharma have always taught us that the philosophy of the Upanishads and other texts like the Bhagavad Gita is our path to lasting happiness.

Foremost among our sages is Sri Adi Shankaracharya, who lived 1200 years ago and is credited with reviving Sanatana Dharma. He established four centers of learning in the four directions of India, of which the Sringeri Sharada Peetham is the first and most important. This Peetham is blessed with an unbroken lineage of eminent Jagadgurus that stretches directly back to Sri Adi Shankaracharya himself.

Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji is the current and 36th Jagadguru of this ancient lineage and exemplifies the God-realization of the Upanishadic sages. He is both a direct link to Sanatana Dharma’s glorious past and the torch bearer to ensure that the Upanishadic teachings are vibrant even today. This film will take you on a journey into the life and teachings of this great sage. Where was he born and what was his childhood like? How did his divinity express itself? How did he meet his Guru? What made his Guru anoint him as his successor? Why is his life relevant to us and what can we learn from his life?

Through interviews with devotees, disciples, scholars and sannyasis, we discover how the Mahaswamiji practices the essential virtues of humility, compassion, unconditional giving and kindness. While scholars extol his great knowledge, spiritual seekers of all kinds (young and old alike) are carefully guided by him on the path of Sanatana Dharma. By his personal example and his teachings, the Mahaswamiji demonstrates how the core tenets of Sanatana Dharma can help us lead a balanced, meaningful and happy life even in today’s busy world.

An added feature of this film is a simple and penetrating Sanskrit discourse by the Mahaswamiji in which he teaches us about the path prescribed by Sanatana Dharma to avoid suffering and embark on the journey to lasting happiness.

This film has been released to honour the Shashtyabdapoorthi (60th Birthday Celeberations) of the Mahaswamiji on April 9, 2011.

Overseas Availability

Since December 2011, this DVD is available through Amazon.com. Overseas devotees, especially those from the US and EU can procure this DVD from Amazon.com.

 
  • For the protection of the righteous ones (committed to dharma), for the destruction of the unrighteous ones (follow adharma), and for the establishment of dharma I take birth in every age. Bhagavan Sri Krishna on Significance of God
  • O devotee, (with the mind) fixed upon the lotus feet of the Guru! May you soon be free from Samsara. Through the control of the senses and the mind, you shall behold the Lord indwelling in your heart! Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada on Mohamudgara
  • Have firm faith in God, his words and his servants. Have staunch belief in your religion and in dharma. Jagadguru Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamigal on Significance of God
  • An ideal disciple will indeed act as per the Guru’s instructions and not give place to thoughts as “Is it possible for me to do as he says? Shall I try something else?” If we follow our Guru’s instructions, it does not mean that we are unintelligent. It only implies that we have surrendered for our own good to a power superior to us. Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamigal on Significance of God
  • If we poke our nose into matters that do not concern us, it is we who lose our precious time. Jagadguru Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamigal on Significance of God's Names