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



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Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Vijaya Yatra of the Jagadguru concludes

 

April 5, 2013


The Jagadguru presides over the Guruvandana function at the Math

The 404 day Vijaya Yatra undertaken by the Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji in the South Indian states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh concluded today, Friday, the fifth of April 2013 when the Jagadguru returned to Sringeri at around 6:00 PM.

The Jagadguru was accorded a memorable welcome by the denizens of Sringeri with  grand procession in a specially built “ratha” from the town entrance. The grand procession which had many floats was led by Veda Ghosha and Mangala Vadya.

Upon the entering the Math premises, the Jagadguru alighted from the specially built “ratha” and proceeded to the temple of Goddess Sharadamba, the presiding deity of the Peetham, where He had darshan of the Goddess. This was followed by a Swagata and Guruvandana function held at the Jagadguru Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji Sabha Bhavana in the Math premises. Dhuli-pada-puja was performed by the Administrator and CEO of the Math, Guruseva Dhurina Sri V. R. Gowrishankar. Many dignitaries spoke during the occassion.

Thousands of devotees, especially from Sringeri and adjoining villages had gathered at the Sri Math premises to have darshan of the Jagadguru and also to listen to the Anugraha Bhashanam of the Jagadguru. The event culminated with a spectacular show of fireworks at around 10:15 PM.


Thousands of devotees from Sringeri and adjoining villages as well as from various parts
of the country gathered to have darshan of the Jagadguru at Sringeri

 
  • 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