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



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Jagadguru graces Ranebennur, North Karnataka

 

March 13, 2014

The Jagadguru arrived at Ranebennur of Haveri District on the evening of 13th March 2014. A warm reverential welcome was given to the Jagadguru by the devotees of Ranebennur and a grand procession was arranged which lasted for more than a hour. The Jagadguru was taken respectfully in the procession to the newly constructed Shankara Math at Ranebennur. The Math has Sannidhis for Sri Shankara Bhagavatpada, Sri Sharadamba and Sri Chandramoulishwara. From there the Jagadguru went for His evening ablutions, Anushthanam and came for Puja. The Sabha programme happened after the Puja and the Jagadguru blessed the devotees with an Anugraha Bhashanam after the Puja. In the Bhashanam, the Jagadguru explained how can we make this human birth meaningful and expressed the happiness to observe the faith and devotion in the people of Ranebennur. On 13th morning the Jagadguru Mahaswamiji visited Sri Mailaralinga Devasthana and opened the newly constructed building in the Devasthana. After blessing the devotees of Ranebennur with Phala Mantrakshata and Tirtha Prasada, the Jagadguru departed from Ranebennur in the 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