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



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Jagadguru graces Idagunji

 

December 7, 2014

On 6th December 2014, by late evening, the Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji reached Idagunji and was received with traditional Poornakumbham from the authorities of Sri Balaganapati temple and had Darshan of Lord Sri Balaganapati. After the Dhuli Puja the temple authorities offered Abhinandana Patra and the Jagadguru blessed one and all with an Anugraha Bhashanam highlighting the greatness of Sri Mahaganapati as the remover of obstacles.


Jagadguru blessing the Construction of a New Ratha for Balaganapati at Idagunji

On the morning of 7th December 2014, the Jagadguru performed an elaborate Puja to Sri Balaganapati at Srikshetra Idagunji Ganapati temple. The Jagadguru blessed the activity of constructing a Ratha to the Lord and blessed the temple authorities with Mantrakshata. The Mathadhipati of Haladipura Krishnashrama Math, Sri Vamanashrama Swamiji also participated.


The Jagadguru performing special Puja to Sri Balaganapati at Idagunji

The Jagadguru also visited Nilagodu (निलगोडु) Sri Yakshi Chaudeshwari Devi temple, graced the Ganapati Homa Poornahuti and blessed Sri Mahadeva Ambiga for his devotion to Goddess and Guru.


Jagadguru blessing the developmental activites in Nilagodu Yakshi Chaudeshwari Devi

 
  • 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