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



Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Prathishta Kumbhabhisheka at Belur


 


Pratishtha of Sri Sharadamba by the Jagadguru at
Belur Sringeri Shankara Math

Reaching Belur at about 11 AM on 26th February 2012, the Jagadguru performed the Prathishta Kumbhabhisheka of Goddess Sharada and Adi Shankaracharya at the Sringeri Shankara Math at Belur.


Pratishtha of Sri Adi Shankaracharya by the Jagadguru at
Belur Sringeri Shankara Math


Jagadguru having darshan of
Sri Chennakeshava Swami at Belur

In the evening, the Jagadguru had Darshan of Sri Chennakeshava Swamy at the famous Belur temple and returned to the Math where a public function was organized. In His Anugraha Bhashanam, the Jagadguru mentioned that the Lord has assumed many names and forms as it is not easy for the mind to grasp the formless Supreme. Sri Adi Shankaracharya instilled faith in God amidst the masses, and pointed out that the various forms are of the same Divinity. The Jagadguru conveyed that it is the duty of the Acharyas to undertake Vijaya Yatras, inculcate faith in Dharma amidst the disciples, and propagate Dharma. The Jagadguru also said that He was merely following the footsteps of Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamiji who had established many centres where people could worship God, and gather to harbor good thoughts and attain Shreyas. The Jagadguru had a special word of blessing for Kalasapura Thammayya and his descendants who were instrumental in the Dharmic activities at the Math in Belur.

The Jagadguru then performed the Sharada Chandramoulishwara Puja. Devotees can witness the Jagadguru performing the elaborate Puja wherever the Jagadguru halts for the night during the Vijaya Yatra.

 
  • 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