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



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Jagadguru visits Mangalore

 

January 8, 2010

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji started from Sringeri and reached Mangalore on 7th January evening and inaugurated Sri Chandramoulishwara Dhyana Mandira at Shakti Nagar, Mangalore.


Jagadguru at the Radha Krishna temple in Mangalore

On 8th January, the Jagadguru had Darshan at Sri Radhakrishna temple and inaugurated Sri Radhakrishna Kalyana Mantapa.


Jagadguru inaugurating the Sri Radha Krishna Kalyana Mantapa

In His Anugraha Bhashanam, the Mahaswamiji extolled the human birth and called for greater adherence to Dharma. Eventhough Dharma can be adhered to only by humans, most people live their lives without adhering to Dharma. People want happiness but do not adhere to the means to it. People wish to stay away from sorrow and worries but engage in all kinds of activities that lead to these. The Anushaasana Parva in the Mahabharata talks about how many births will go past before we get another human birth, if we commit certain sins. When people read this, they will feel that such sins are never to be indulged in. However, that conviction disappears as soon as the book is closed. Sri Shankara Bhagavatpada says this is because there is a wrong understanding of “Svaartha” – that which is good for one’s own self. The Mahaswamiji blessed the audience and stressed that the spiritual tradition of India has to be remembered and upheld by all.

The Jagadguru also graced the 10th anniversary celebrations of Sarojini Madhusudana School and returned to Sringeri by 8th evening.

 
  • 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