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



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Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Shaankara Tattva Prasaara Abhiyaanam

 

August 1, 2011


Administrator and CEO Sri V R Gowrishankar addressing the audience at the Bangalore Shibiram

Launched with the blessings of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji, the Shaankara Tattva Prasaara Abhiyaanam continued in Bangalore and Swarnavalli (Shirsi) in July and August 2011. The Abhiyaanam focuses on developing Pravachanakaras (Upanyasakas) to spread the tenets of Sanatana Dharma and Advaita Vedanta with emphasis on the life and works of Sri Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada. As part of the Abhiyaanam, a first level training programme for budding Upanyasakas was conducted at Bangalore on 23rd and 24th July at the Sringeri Shankara Math, Chamarajpet, Bangalore and in the premises of the Swarnavalli Math near Shirsi on 31st and 1st August 2011.

In both the programmes,  scholars from all around Karnataka addressed the participants and explained various aspects related to Sanatana Dharma and Advaita Vedanta.

Industralist and social worker Sri B N V Subrahmanya was the chief guest the Valedictory function. Speaking on the valedictory function at Bangalore, the Peetham’s CEO and Administrator, Sri V R Gowrishankar in his valedictory address conveyed the blessings of the Jagadguru to the participants. At the programme in Swarnavalli, the Mathadhipati of the Swarnavalli Math, Sri Gangadharendra Saraswati Swamiji graced the programme on both days and delivered a Bhashanam on Advaita. A total of about 120 participants attended the programmes in Bangalore and Swarnavalli.


The Shaankara Tattva Prasaara Abhiyaanam in progress at Swarnavalli Shibiram

 
  • 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