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



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Jagadguru graces Idagunji

 

December 7, 2014

On 6th December 2014, by late evening, the Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji reached Idagunji and was received with traditional Poornakumbham from the authorities of Sri Balaganapati temple and had Darshan of Lord Sri Balaganapati. After the Dhuli Puja the temple authorities offered Abhinandana Patra and the Jagadguru blessed one and all with an Anugraha Bhashanam highlighting the greatness of Sri Mahaganapati as the remover of obstacles.


Jagadguru blessing the Construction of a New Ratha for Balaganapati at Idagunji

On the morning of 7th December 2014, the Jagadguru performed an elaborate Puja to Sri Balaganapati at Srikshetra Idagunji Ganapati temple. The Jagadguru blessed the activity of constructing a Ratha to the Lord and blessed the temple authorities with Mantrakshata. The Mathadhipati of Haladipura Krishnashrama Math, Sri Vamanashrama Swamiji also participated.


The Jagadguru performing special Puja to Sri Balaganapati at Idagunji

The Jagadguru also visited Nilagodu (निलगोडु) Sri Yakshi Chaudeshwari Devi temple, graced the Ganapati Homa Poornahuti and blessed Sri Mahadeva Ambiga for his devotion to Goddess and Guru.


Jagadguru blessing the developmental activites in Nilagodu Yakshi Chaudeshwari Devi

 
  • 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