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



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Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Shaankara Tattva Prasaara Abhiyaanam at Bangalore

 

February 21, 2010

With the blessings of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji, Shaankara Tattva Prasaara Abhiyaanam had been launched in November 2009 on Gita Jayanti with the objective of training Upanyasakas to spread the life and message of Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya.

The 3-day first stage training programme has already been held in Sringeri and Kollur. The Peetham organized the Bangalore edition of this first stage of the Abhiyaanam from 19th to 21st February 2010 at Sri Sringeri Shankara Math, Bangalore. About 50 people attended the event. The Peetham’s CEO and Administrator, Sri V R Gowrishankar in his address conveyed the Blessings of the Jagadguru to the participants and stressed the need for understanding the works of Sri Shankaracharya and living one’s daily life in accordance to the scriptures in today’s fast-paced world. He also mentioned the importance of the role of mothers in a family to carry forward the tradition of Sanatana Dharma. Scholars from all around Karnataka addressed the participants and explained various aspects related to Sanatana Dharma and Advaita Vedanta. Sri.H.Subramanya Jois presided over the Valedictory function and spoke of the relevance of Sri Adi Shankaracharya’s teachings in the present-day. Program co-ordinator, Prof. Shikarupura Krishnamurti and Program organizer Sri B N Murti also spoke on the occasion.

 
  • 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