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



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100th Aradhana of Jagadguru Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhanava Nrisimha Bharati Mahaswamiji

 

March 23, 2012

The 100th Aradhana Mahotsava of the 33rd Shankaracharya of the Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Jagadguru Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Nrisimha Bharati Mahaswamiji (1879-1912) will be celebrated on March 24, 2012 corresponding to Chaitra Shuddha Dvitiya.

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji who has undertaken a Dakshina Bharata Vijaya Yatra and is presently in Coimbatore, will perform special puja and conduct the Aradhana at Coimbatore on the aforementioned date. Aradhana ceremonies will be observed at the Adhishthanam of the Jagadguru in Narasimhavanam, Sringeri and in branch Maths.

Special Celebrations have been organized in two places that have a special shrine with the marble statue of the Mahaswamiji – the Sringeri Shankara Math at Srirangam and in Abhinava Shankaralaya in Mysore (the birthplace of the Mahaswamiji).

On this occassion, a short Documentary film has been compiled giving insight into the life of this great soul and why his efforts were so pivotal for vibrance of Sanatana Dharma today.

The 33rd Jagadguru of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham has verily been eulogised as an incarnation of Sri Adi Shankaracharya himself. Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji composed a stotra entitled ” connoting this. This stotra along with a free english translation with audio accompaniment is published in the
Stotra section of the website.

Also the book entitled “A Sage par excellence”, being a concise yet comprehensive biography of the Jagadguru in English, apt for modern audience, released during the centennary celebrations of the re-discovery of Kalady has been released as a E-Book and is available for download gratis at the book page.

Devotees may also be interested in the following.

  • Gurudvaya Abhedanusandhanam – Stotra composed by Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji to honor the memory of the Mahaswamiji illustrating that the Mahaswamiji is the reincarnation of Sri Adi Shankaracharya.
  • Bhakti Sudha Tarangini – A compendium of all stotras composed by Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Nrisimha Bharati Mahaswamiji. Also another publication with Tamil translation.
  • Bhakti Sudha Tarangini – A collection of Audio CD’s containing selection of Stotras in the book, rendered in melodious tune by the Sringeri Sisters – Volume 1; Volumes 2 & 3
 
  • 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