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



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Jagadguru at Prasanna Ganapati temple, Meguru

 

January 20, 2012

On 20th January 2012, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji graced the Prasanna Ganapati temple at Meguru near Sringeri and worshipped Lord Ganapati. The Jagadguru inaugurated a Yagashala, Bhojanashala and Sabha Bhavanam in the premises. Poornahutis of Ganapati Homa, Chandi Homa, Rudra Homa held on the occasion took place in the divine presence of the Jagadguru. In His Anugraha Bhashanam, the Jagadguru stressed the importance of Dharma.

मृतं शरीरमुत्सृज्य काष्ठलोष्टसमं क्षितौ ।

विमुखाः बान्धवाः यान्ति धर्मस्तमनुगच्छति ।।

– It is Dharma alone that accompanies the soul after death, when even relatives shun the body considering it be equivalent to a log or a stone lying on the ground. Even the Lord in His incarnations adhered to Dharma so that He can show the right path to the masses. The Jagadguru praised the Dharmic efforts being pursued at Meguru and blessed the devotees.

 
  • 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