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



Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Sri Sadashiva Brahmendra Kritis rendered


 

On the afternoon of February 3, 2021, kritis composed by the renowned Jivanmukta, Sri Sadashiva Brahmendra as well as by Saint Tyagaraja were rendered in the divine presence of Sri Sannidhanam by a group of devotees led by renowned musician, Rudrapatnam Sri  R. N. Thyagarajan. 

Sri Sannidhanam in His Anugraha Bhashanam stated that it is our duty to be associated with Bhagavan in some way. Even Maricha, the Rakshasa chose to be associated with Bhagavan, when faced with inevitable doom. When coaxed by Ravana to assist in the evil act of the abduction of Mother Sita and given the ultimatum of death in the event of not doing so, Maricha agreed to assist. However, he agreed only after realising that doing so will bring him death from the hands of Sri Rama Himself.

When even a Rakshasa realises that association with Bhagavan at least at the time of death is beneficial, it is our bounden duty to have Bhagavad at the centre of our lives. While a number of ways exist for Sadhakas to tread the path of Adhyatma, keertanam and nama sankirtanam are available for all mankind.

Sri Sannidhanam blessed the devotees noting that this rendering of the Kritis composed by Brahmendra had become an annual event that is held during Chaturmasya. This year, however, the event had to be postponed and was taking place on Pushya Krishna Shashthi day, the day immediately after the Aradhana day of Saint Tyagaraja. Consequently, inspite of the delay owing to the pandemic, devotees also rendered kritis composed by Saint Tyagaraja. Sri Sannidhanam used this as an illustration to indicate that even when man goes through difficult times, he must learn to observe and acknowledge what is positive and beneficial.

 
  • 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