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Sri Sharadamba - The Goddess of learning
Sri Sharadamba

Welcome to the website of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Mahasamsthanam, Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri. The Peetham is the first and foremost of the four Peethams established by the renowned 8th century philosopher saint Sri Adi Shankara, the principal exponent of Advaita (non-dualism). The Divinity of Knowledge, Goddess Sharada, installed at Sringeri by Sri Adi Shankara, graces the Peetham as the presiding deity. Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamigal, the 36th in the illustrious and unbroken lineage of Acharyas presently adorns the throne of transcendental wisdom - the Vyakhyana Simhasana, the title associated with the Pontifical Seat of the Peetham. The Jagadguru upholds the activities of the Peetham towards the propagation and sustenance of Sanatana Dharma while pervading the lives of many thousands of disciples as their spiritual guide.

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Apr 14, 2008
Jagadguru's Apr-May 2008 Tour: Jagadguru to tour Karnataka and Goa in Apr-May 2008 and observe Sri Shankara Jayanti at Kundapura
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December 31, 2007
Jagadguru at Vidyaranyapura: Jagadguru graces Vidyaranyapura Agrahara at Sringeri
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December 20, 2007
Jagadguru visits Samskrita Vidya Peetham: Jagadguru visits Kendriya Samskrita Vidya Peetham and speaks about the Sastras
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November 23, 2007
Jagadguru's Vijaya Yatra: Jagadguru completes Vijaya Yatra and returns to Sringeri
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November 17, 2007
Jagadguru's Vijaya Yatra: Jagadguru worships at Pandharpur Kshetra
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Photo of Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Swamigal

We have the ability to learn. Materials for knowledge are available to us. Teachers are available for teaching us. Yet man willingly prefers to live in the darkness of ignorance. Within man exists an ocean of bliss. Yet he willingly prefers to live a life full of misery, pain and suffering. This is the tragedy of human life.

- Jagadguru Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamigal


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