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



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Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Ardrotsava

 

January 12, 2009

Ardrotsava was celebrated on 10th January. Abhishekha to Lord Malahanikareshwara in the hilltop shrine took place during the Brahmi Muhurta. The Mahamangalarati took place at 5:30 AM in the presence of the Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji. The Utsava Murtis of Lord Malahanikareshwara and Goddess Bhavani were taken in a procession led by the Jagadguru. Following three circumambulations in the hillock, the procession continued along the main streets of Sringeri. Devotees including residents of Sringeri made offerings and received the Jagadguru’s Blessings. The procession proceeded to the Sringeri Municipal Office Building, where a Puja was performed to the Utsava Murtis by the Purohit of the Peetham. Ashtavadhana Seva was performed. The procession then returned to the temple amidst chants of devote hymns of Sri Adi Shankaracharya’s Shivananda Lahari chanted by the Vidyarthis of the Sadvidya Sanjeevini Samskrita Maha Pathashala. The previous night, Andhakasura Vadha was celebrated.

 
  • 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