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

Conquer the fear of death

Madurai May 25, 2012

During the Jagadguru’s Vijaya Yatra of 2012, the residents of the ancient temple city of Madurai were blessed to have the Jagadguru amongst their midst for ten days. As an expression of gratitude and respect the residents of Madurai organized a Guru Vandana program on May 25.

Many dignitaries including the Mayor of Madurai, and eminent lawyers, doctors spoke on the occasion expressing the greatness of the Peetham and the Acharyas. One of the doctors who spoke, expressed that the youth of today are troubled by the fear of death and requested for the Jagadguru’s instruction on addressing this issue. In His Anugraha Bhashanam, the Jagadguru compassionately spoke about how to conquer the fear of death.

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