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.

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