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



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Somavati Amavasya Celebrations at Pune Sringeri Shankar Math

 

July 8, 2013

On 8th July,2013 Amavasya falls on Monday. This rare combination of Amavasya (new moon day) and Somavara (Monday) is known as Somavati Amavasya.

Arrangements for circumambulation of Pipal tree at the Pune Sringeri Shankara Math by ladies are there for the Somavati.

On this day, preferably early in the morning, ladies perform 108 ritualistic circumambulation of a Pipal tree in or near any temple observing silence. This vrata bestows not only fertility and conception but also protects as a shield the family from dangers. This pooja for the trunk of the pipal tree is to be done just above the roots.

Indra is the king for the devatas; for animals it is lion; for the birds garuda is the king; for the trees pipal is the king. The Sanskrit name for pipal is Ashvattha. Pipal tree is divine similar to Parijatha, Coconut, Bilva etc. The small sticks are used as ahuti (offering) in homam; the dried log of the branches are called Arani; they are drilled against each other to produce the most sacred form of fire to initiate any homam. Pipal should not be felled or used as firewood in the house; it can be used in the temple.

 
  • To that which is born, death is indeed certain; and to that which is dead, birth is certain. Therefore, knowing this, you ought not to grieve over (this) inevitable. Bhagavan Sri Krishna on Significance of God
  • Daylight and darkness, dusk and dawn, winter and springtime come and go. Time plays and life ebbs away. But the current of desire never leaves. Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada on Mohamudgara
  • Once you begin to feel the presence of God, a joy unknown to you ever before will begin to be felt. The thought of his ever- living presence with you will be a great solace to you. Jagadguru Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamigal on Significance of God
  • Tendencies develop, regardless of the characteristic of the action performed. Hence, he who wishes to lead a proper life will do well to avoid evil deeds and to repeatedly perform virtuous deeds. Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamigal on Significance of God
  • To err is human. Accepting one’s error and correcting oneself is a mark of nobility. Humility is the primary path to achieving nobility. Jagadguru Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamigal on Significance of God's Names