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With the blessings of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji, Shaankara Tattva Prasaara Abhiyaanam had been launched in November 2009 on Gita Jayanti.

The 3-day first stage of the Abhiyaanam was conducted by the Peetham from December 25th to December 27th 2009 at the Kollur, the abode of Goddess Mookambika. About 70 people attended the event that focuses on developing Upanyasakas to spread Advaita Vedanta with emphasis on Sri Adishankara Bhagavatpada’s works. The Peetham’s CEO and Administrator, Sri V R Gowrishankar in his valedictory address conveyed the Blessings of the Jagadguru to the participants and informed that intense study and preparation was needed to become an Upanyasaka. Dr. H V Narasimhamurti, Dharmadhikari of Sringeri Shankara Math, Shikharipura chaired the event. Program co-ordinator, Prof. Shikarupura Krishnamurti informed that the next event would be conducted in February 2010 in Bangalore.

Under the direction of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji, the Peetham has launched a programme called the Shaankara Tattva Prasaara Abhiyaanam on 30th November 2009. The programme focuses on developing Upanyasakas to spread Advaita Vedanta with emphasis on Sri Adishankara Bhagavatpada’s works. The programme shall produce Upanyasakas who shall be trained in a 3 stage process. The first stage of the programme commenced in Sringeri on Gita Jayanti, 28th November with the Blessings of the Jagadguru. Held for 3 days, the first stage provides to the participants an overview of Advaita Vedanta & the life and works of Sri Adi Shankaracharya. The Jagadguru blessed the gathering on 30th November and gave an Anugraha Bhashanam on how to give Upanyasas. CEO and Administrator, Sri V R Gowrishankar explained that the program is set to spread first across Karnataka and then to the other states. Program coordinator, Prof. Shikaripura Krishnamurti said that the first stage of the programme is set to be held in various places across Karnataka over the next few months. Those interested in participating in the Abhiyaanam in Karnataka can contact the nearest Sringeri Shankara Math for further information.

Sri Subrahmanya Shashthi was celebrated on 22nd November 2009. Pavamana Abhisheka and Rudra Abhisheka was performed at the shrine of Sri Balasubrahmanyaswamy at Sringeri. Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji arrived at the temple for the arati in the morning and blessed the Deepotsava in the evening with His Divine presence. Numbering a hundred, Vidyarthis and Pandits of the Sadvidya Sanjeevini Samskrita Mahapathashala chanted Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada’s composition Sri Subrahmanya Bhujanga Stotram.

The previous day, 21st November morning kumbhabhishekam was performed at Subrahmanyaswamy temple located in the Sacchidanandapura Agrahara of Sringeri. The Mahamangalarati took place in the presence of the Jagadguru.

With the Blessings of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji, Vishwa Varakari Samsthan conducted Jnaneshwari Parayana saptaham and Akhanda Sankeertana Mela at Sringeri from the 20th to 29th November 2009. The 13th century Saint Sri Jnaneshwar has rendered in exquisite poetry a Marathi translation and exposition of Srimad Bhagavadgita. The Jnaneshwari Parayana Saptaha began on 20th November. The Parayana was performed from 7 AM to 12 noon by chanting the original Gita verse in Sanskrit, followed by the translation and exposition in Jnaneshwari. Geetha Pravachan, Haripat Bhajan and Hari Keertan took place in the evening at Pravachana Mandiram. Under the leadership of Hari Bhakta Parayan Sri Tukaram Ganapati Maharaj, the Adhikari of Vishwa Varakari Samsthan, Akhanda Sankeertana Mela was held from 27th to 29th. Many devotees from all parts of India arrived for attending the Mela and were treated to Harikeertans and Abhang Bhajans by various eminent Bhagavatas.

On 29th November, Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji graced the Mela and listened to the soulful rendering of Abhangs of the Maharashtra saints, Jnaneshwar and Tukaram. The Jagadguru blessed the audience with an Anugraha Bhashanam highlighting the importance of Bhagavan Nama and how it protects one who chants it. Sri Tukaram Ganapati Maharaj was awarded the title “Sankeertana Kesari” by the Jagadguru. The CEO and Administrator of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham, Padmashri V.R.Gowrishankar spoke on the occasion and conveyed his immense happiness in conducting such programs with a large participation from the younger generation.

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji graced the Rajiv Gandhi Kendriya Samskrita Vidya Peetham, Sringeri on the occasion of the annual day function of Rajiv Gandhi Kendriya Samskrita Vidya Peetham, Rashtriya Samskrit Sansthan at Sringeri on Dec 17th 2009. The Jagadguru was received with Poorna Kumbha honours by the Registrar of Rashtriya Samskrita Sansthan, Prof. Ramanuja Devanathan and Principal of the Vidya Peetham, Prof. Sacchidananda Udupa.

The Jagadguru in His Sanskrit Anugraha Bhashanam said eventhough mastering a single Shastra involves intense study and take decades, students must strive for excellence in the few texts in their Shastra of specialization, taught during the degree programmes.

The Jagadguru also released the annual souvenir “Sharada” and 2 other books in Sanskrit (titled “Saaraswatam” and “shabdaan jaaneemahe”) published on the occasion. The Jagadguru invoked the Grace of Goddess Sharada to bless the students and lecturers of the campus in their efforts to gain and spread knowledge.