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



logo www.sringeri.net
Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Prasada Viniyoga at Aavikottai by Pune Sringeri Shankara Math

 

July 15, 2012

Shri SatyaHasta Ganapati, Aavikottai
Shri Satya-Hasta Ganapati, Aavikotta

In the quite hamlet of Aavikottai in Tanjavur District in Tamil Nadu, there is an ancient temple of Sri Ganapati and this temple is said to be older than than the time when Sage Vyasa composed the Mahabharatam. This is corroborated by the fact that the Murti of Sri Ganapati has an unbroken tusk.

The name of the presiding diety is Satya Hasta Ganapati. The name is derived from the fact that Satya hasta Ganapati blessed our earth by drawing first ever figure of Sri Chakra underwater for Pippalada rishi. All the other forms of Sri Chakra like Maha Meru were derived from this rangoli only. The sthala vruksha of this temple is “Nagavali” peepul tree from which “arani’, the first agni was generated for the purpose of performing homa on this planet.

Vamsapaari trees
The 24 unique Vamsha Pari trees

There are twenty four unique “vamsapaari” banyan trees. Uniquely, hanging shoots of these trees do not ever touch the earth. These trees are protected by rishi patnis to whom Sage Agastya and Mother Sri Lopamudra gave Shri Lalithasahasranama updesha. Thus, all the three ingredients of any holy place ie. Murti, Tirtha and Sthala are here.

Sri Sringeri Math, Pune branch distributed laddu prasadam to all the scho0l children at this holy place on 28th February 2012.

 
  • 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