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

Royal scion of Mysore performs Pada Puja

May 19, 2007

A traditional welcome to the
Jagadguru at the Bangalore Palace

At the request of the royal scion of Mysore, His Highness Sri Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wodeyar, the Jagadguru went to the Bangalore palace of the scion on 18th May 2007. The Jagadguru rode a silver chariot as part of a grand ceremonial traditional welcome to the palace where He was received with Poorna Kumbha by the scion. His Highness Sri Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wodeyar and the Maharani then performed Pada Puja and received the Blessings of the Jagadguru. Earlier, the Jagadguru visited Sir M. Vishweshwarayya Co-operative Bank opposite the Shankarapuram Math. In the evening, Sri Rangapriya Mahadesikan of Ashtanga Vijnana Yoga Mandiram called on the Jagadguru.

For the protection of the righteous ones (committed to dharma), for the destruction of the unrighteous ones (follow adharma), and for the establishment of dharma I take birth in every age. Bhagavan Sri Krishna on Significance of God
O devotee, (with the mind) fixed upon the lotus feet of the Guru! May you soon be free from Samsara. Through the control of the senses and the mind, you shall behold the Lord indwelling in your heart! Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada on Mohamudgara
Have firm faith in God, his words and his servants. Have staunch belief in your religion and in dharma. Jagadguru Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamigal on Significance of God
An ideal disciple will indeed act as per the Guru’s instructions and not give place to thoughts as “Is it possible for me to do as he says? Shall I try something else?” If we follow our Guru’s instructions, it does not mean that we are unintelligent. It only implies that we have surrendered for our own good to a power superior to us. Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamigal on Significance of God
If we poke our nose into matters that do not concern us, it is we who lose our precious time. Jagadguru Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamigal on Significance of God's Names