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

Pathashala Varshikotsava

April 17, 2009

The 114th Varshikotsava of Sri Sadvidya Sanjeevini Samskrita Mahapathashala took place on 23rd March 2009. Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji graced a function held in the morning to commemorate the event. Vidyarthis were awarded prizes for their successful endeavours. The Chief Guest, Prof. Ramanuja Devanathan, Principal, Rajeev Gandhi Campus of the Kendriya Samskrita Vidyapeetham, Sringeri presided over the function and encouraged the students to excel in their studies. The Jagadguru released Sadvidya, the Pathashala Souvenir and gave a Sanskrit Anugraha Bhashanam describing the relation between a Guru and Shishya as explained by Sri Adi Shankaracharya. In the evening, a cultural programme was conducted by the Vidyarthis that included a Sanskrit drama ‘Doota Ghatotkacha’ based on the Mahabharata, and a Kannada Yakshagana.

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