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

Sri Rama Navami Celebrated

April 15, 2016

Sri Rama Navami was celebrated at Sringeri on April 15 2016. The day’s proceedings commenced with the Ubhaya Jagadgurus crossing over to the northern banks of the Tunga for Aalaya Darshan, including the Mangala Arati at the Sri Kothandarama Swami temple. Their Holinesses then granted Darshan to all devotees at the Guru Nivas at Narasimha Vanam. Darshan was followed by an elaborate Puja at noon to Sri Sita Lakshmana Hanumat Sameta Sri Ramachandra Swami by Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam. At the end of the Puja, the Sri Rama Janana Sarga from the Bala Kanda of Valmiki Ramayanam was read out by Sri Sri Mahasannidhanam. Sri Sri Sannidhanam was also present during the Mahamangalarati of the Puja. Through the duration of Vasanta Navaratri, Valmiki Ramayana Parayana was performed at the Sri Kodandarama Swami temple and Carnatic music concerts were held.

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