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



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Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Vijayayatra continues in Maharashtra

 

October 31, 2007

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The Jagadguru worshipping lord Shiva at Traymbakeshwar in Nasik

On the evening of 26th October 2007, the Jagadguru moved from Chembur Shankara Math, Mumbai to a 3 day camp at Dombivili. Many programmes took place at Dombivili. The Jagadguru visited the Jnanodaya school run by the Peetham and declared open a library there. The Jagaduru visited the South Indian Association and donated a sum of Rs. 1 lakh on behalf of the Peetham while commending it for running an educational institution for more than 6 decades.

On 29th October 2007, the camp moved to the holy town of Nasik. At the 250-year old Nasik Sringeri Math, one of the oldest branches of the Peetham, a beautiful temple was constructed as per the directions of Jagadguru for Goddess Sharadamba and Sri Adi Shankaracharya. The Kumbhabhisheka ceremonies begun on 30th October in presence of Jagadguru.On 30th evening a grand reception was accorded to Jagadguru by Nasik Municipal Corporation headed by Mayor Sri Vinayak Pande.

On 31st October, the Jagadguru went to Triambakeshwar and worshiped the Jyotir Linga of Lord Shiva. He also announced a sum of Rs. 1 lakh for the construction of Veda Bhavan for Shukla Yajurvedis. Jagadguru also visited the newly constructed Radhe Shyam Goshala, and announced a sum of Rs. 1 lakh as donation for that Goshala.

 
  • 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