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

Sri Rama Navami

April 14, 2019

On April 13, 2019, as part of the Srirama Navami celebrations, the Ubhaya Jagadgurus had Darshan at the Lord Kodandarama temple. Rajata Kavacha Dhaaranam (with new silver kavacha) was offered to Sita Lakshmana Hanumat Sameta Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy and Mahamangalarati was performed in the divine presence of the Jagadgurus. In the afternoon, at Guru Nivas, Sri Mahasannidhanam performed a special Rama Navami Puja. After the Mahamangalarati, Sri Mahasannidhanam recited the Rama Janana Sarga from the Bala Kaanda of Srimad Valmiki Ramayanam.

The following day, Sri Sannidhanam had Darshan at the Kodandarama temple. The Valmiki Ramayana Parayana that had commenced on the Yugadi day (Chaitra Shukla Pratipat) was ended with the recitation of Sri Rama Pattabhisheka Sarga in the divine presence of Sri Sannidhanam. In the evening, Beedi Utsava of Sri Ramachandra Swamy took place.

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