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



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Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

SVBF (Canada)

SVBF Temple at Canada

Sringeri Vidya Bharati Foundation, Canada is under directives of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamigal, the 36th in the illustrious and unbroken lineage of Acharyas who presently adorns pontifical Seat of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham. Sringeri Vidya Bharati Foundation will uphold the activities of the Peetham and serve as a beacon light of Sanatana Dharma for its followers in Canada and North America.

Inauguration

The inauguration of Sringeri Vidya Bharathi Foundation (SVBF) Canada took place on Sunday August 14, 2005 in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Ravi Subramanian, a managing trustee of SVBF Canada, declared the function to be a grand success. With over 400 people attending the inaugural event, he foresees great promise for the community. Amidst the rhythmic chanting of Vedic hymns by over eleven ritwiks, various elaborate rituals including the Laghu Rudram, were conducted to usher in the birth of SVBF Canada – an overseas affiliate of Shri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri, India. People surrendered their innermost wishes at the Lord’s feet during the purnahuthi while the glowing blaze of the homa radiated a feeling of His gracious acceptance and a deep sense of lasting peace among the devotees who flocked in hundreds around the homa kundam. Shri V.R. Gowri Shankar, CEO and Administrator of Shri Sharada Peetham, India presided over the event. With a solid backing of the 1200 year old Sringeri Mutt and the grace of His Holiness, Sri Sri Sri Bharati Teertha Mahaswamiji, he is confident that SVBF Canada can reinforce the principles of Sanathana Dharma in people who left India in pursuit of wealth and settled in the West. The new generation of youngsters will also benefit immensely in understanding the fundamental principles inherent in our Dharma. Dr. S. Yegnasubramanian, President, SVBF- USA, eloquently summarized the significance of chanting in this day and age, with emphasis on the power and glory of chanting or attentively listening to the Rudram.

Location

  • From East: 401 West to 409 West (towards Airport); Exit on Belfield Road; at 1st light turn right into Kipling Road North; past Rexdale Blvd., turn left into Taber Road; immediate right into Brydon Drive, temple is on the left side.
  • From West: 401 East to 427 North; Exit on Rexdale Blvd. East (Derry Road on West side); turn left into Kipling Road; turn left into Taber Road; immediate right into Brydon Drive, temple is on the left side.
 
  • 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