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

Jnana — The sole means to liberation

Theni May 31, 2012

In the course of the Vijaya Yatra of 2012-13, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji arrived at the picturesque Vedapuri Ashram in Theni on May 31, 2012. In His Anugraha Bhashanam, the Jagadguru points out the flaws in the common and age-old mis-interpretations of Vedanta, explains their correct interpretations and the way to approach the study of Vedanta.

Specifically, the Jagadguru addressed the common accusation that Vedanta gives no place for Upasana and the performance of Karma. The Jagadguru emphasized that Jnana (knowledge of the self) alone can burn all our Karmas and Jnana can be secured only by approaching a Guru.

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