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

Padmashri Gowrishankar honoured at the Peetham

March 2, 2009

Padmashri Gowrishankar and his family
after the felicitation by Sringeri Math Sevakas

On March 1st, the staff serving in the premises of the Peetham felicitated the Peetham’s Administrator and CEO, Guru Seva Dhurina Padmashri Gowrishankar for his services rendered in the past 23 years.

Sri Gowrishankar was presented with a silver idol of Jagadguru Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji and a silk shawl. Members from various departments of the Peetham spoke of their experiences with Sri Gowrishankar.

Sri Gowrishankar gave a thought-provoking speech that served to inspire the Sevakas. He thanked all the Sevakas serving the Peetham along with him, and offered his sincere Pranams to the Jagadguru and attributed everything to the Guru’s Grace and the Anugraha of Goddess Sharada

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