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



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Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Jayanti and Aradhana of Jagadguru Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Nrisimha Bharati Mahaswamiji

 

April 17, 2009

On Mar 22nd, the Jayanti of the 33rd Acharya of the Peetham, Jagadguru Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Nrisimha Bharati Mahaswamiji was observed. Mahamangalarati was performed at noon at the Mahaswamiji’s Samadhi shrine in Narasimha Vanam, in the presence of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji. The Jagadguru Himself performed a special Puja at night. In the morning, ardent devotee and elderly scholar, Dr. N.S.Dakshinamurty delivered a lecture in front of the Samadhi shrine recounting the life and teachings of the Mahaswamiji. Explaining the meaning of the Shloka on the Mahaswamiji in the Guru Parampara Stotram, he said that the Mahaswamiji was a treasure-house of knowledge, an expert in Mantra Shastra, and was an exemplary Sannyasi. He also recounted in simple Kannada the thought expressed by the Mahaswamiji in His short Sanskrit work, “Purushaartha Nirnaya”, that examines the four Purushaarthas (human pursuits) of Dharma, Artha, Kama and Mosha, and conveys how and why the ultimate objective of emancipation is important in life of a human being. The assembly was organised by the Sri Sadvidya Sanjeevini Samskrita Mahapathashala, founded by the Mahaswamiji. Students and teachers of the Pathashala attended the function.

 
  • 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