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



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Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Aradhana and Ratha Mahotsava of Sri Vidyashankara Swami

 

November 12, 2021

The 688th Aradhana Mahotsava of the 10th Acharya of the Peetham, Jagadguru Sri Vidyatirtha Mahaswamiji was observed reverentially on November 11, 2021.

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam performed the Aradhana Pooja at noon in the sanctum sanctorum of the magnificent Sri Vidyashankara temple built over the Samadhi location of the 10th Acharya. Pandits of the Sri Matha chanted various Vedic mantras during the course of the puja. Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam was also present for the Maha-Mangala-Aratrika which concluded the puja.

On November 12, 2021, in accordance with the traditions of the Peetham, the Rathotsava of Sri Vidyashankara Swami was conducted. On account of the restrictions due to the global pandemic, in-lieu of the Maharatha which is normally drawn by devotees along the Sri Bharati street, the Rathotsava was conducted inside the Sri Matha premises in the newly built Syandana or small ratha, drawn by the Archakas of the Matha, in the divine presence of Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji.

 
  • 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