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

Telecast of “Punitha-Bharatham” on Sankara TV

January 22, 2016

As per the directions of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam, Sri Vidyatheertha Foundation of Chennai for the second year in succession conducted a unique quiz programme, “Punitha Bharatham” on India’s culture and heritage for school students. The programmme was conducted this year at Trichy between 3rd October 2015 and 7th November 2015. It aims to inculcate moral, ethical and traditional values in students besides testing their knowledge in Indian culture and tradition. The programme was widely and enthusiastically received with participation from many schools in the region. All the rounds of the event will be telecast in a series of episodes on Sankara TV every Saturday and Sunday starting from the 23rd of January 2016 at 9:30 PM.

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