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



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Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Ksheerabdhi Dwadashi

 

November 4, 2009


Jagadguru worshipping Lord Sri Lakshmi Narasimha in
the temple at Narasimhapura Agraharam, Sringeri.

The twelfth day of the bright fortnight in the month of Kartika is well known as Ksheerabdi Dwadashi. This year, on the 30th  October 2009, Ksheerabdhi Dwadashi was celebrated. Dhatri Havanam and Tulasi Kalyanam was performed at the temple of Lord Lakshmi Narasimha  at Narasimhapura Agraharam in Sringeri on this auspicious occassion. Following the homam, the Jagadguru performed puja to Lord Lakshmi Narasimha at noon, amidst the chanting of Vedic Mantras by the priests, pundits and students of the Sadvidya sanjivini Mahapathashala. All those who attended had the privilege to get the blessings of Lord Narasimha and the Jagadguru and to partake maha-prasadam.

The same evening, Deepotasava was celebrated at the shrine of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swami as well as the shrine of Tulasi facing the temple of Sri Janardana Swami near Vidyashankara Temple in the Math precincts.

 
  • 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