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



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Jagadguru graces Harapanahalli, North Karnataka

 

March 27, 2014

The Jagadguru reached Harapanahalli of Davangere District in the evening of 26th Mar 2014 to a grand welcome arranged by the disciples of Harapanahalli. Some children were dressed up as Gods and Goddesses, while others sang and danced to a number of Bhajans as part of the Jagadguru’s welcome procession. In the Swagata sabha, stotras composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya were rendered. The Jagadguru Mahaswamiji then gave a detailed Anugraha Bhashanam on greatness of the Avatara of Sri Adi Shankaracharya. The Jagadguru said that He was visiting Harapanahalli after 25 years since his last visit in 1989. The Jagadguru also remembered the visit of His Guru, Srimad Abhinava Vidya Tirtha Mahaswamiji to Harapanahalli in the year 1968. The next day (27th March) being the Jayanti of 33rd Jagadguru Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Nrisimha Bharati Mahaswamiji, the Jagadguru instructed the Pandits of the Peetham to chant the Stotras written by His Parameshti Guru. Members of the local Bhajan group were also taught the Stotrams. After giving Darshan and blessing the devotees with Phala Mantrakshata & Tirtha Prasada, the Jagadguru graced the Chandihoma Poornahuti conducted on the occasion of Jagadguru’s visit to Harappanahalli. The Jagadguru left Harappanahalli in the evening and on the way to Shikaripura, visited Sri Satya Ganapati Devasthana at Harihara and blessed the devotees of Harihara.

 
  • 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