Jagadguru Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal Swami manifests in various forms, and this Bharatha Bhumī is the land where He did sancarā. For many pavitra kāryakramā (sacred activities) to flourish in this pavitra deśā, Sanātana Dharmā was…

Jagadguru Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal A matured (pakkuvamāna) manas and cooked (pakkuvamāna) annam are essential for humans. पक्वान्नस्वामिनावुभौ (pakvānnasvāmināvubhau)- Both the brahmacāris and sanyāsis are deserving of cooked food.…

Jagadguru Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal The Annābhiṣekam they are performing brings benefits to the bhaktās gathered here and the people of this region, ensuring the flourishing growth of this area. At this auspicious time, let us remind…

Jagadguru Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal In January-February 1947, Mahā Periyavā (Jagadguru Pujyaśrī Candraśekarendra Sarasvati Śaṅkarācārya Svāmīgal) shared His vision for the deśa, which was on the verge of gaining independence, on how it…

Jagadguru Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal Mahā Periyavā (Jagadguru Pujyaśrī Candraśekarendra Sarasvati Śaṅkarācārya Svāmīgal) , on the way from Kurnool to Kancīpuram, in a place called Owk, near Tadipatri, performed the Tulasi pūjā in the month…

Jagadguru Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal Temples help us follow our cultural practices to some extent. By expanding our Ānmīga Kalvi (spiritual education) and encouraging our youth to learn and train in it, we can gain a thorough understanding…

Jagadguru Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal In Śivānanda Lahari, Ācāryā elaborately describes the bhakti sampradāya — gṛhītvā hastābhyāṃ śirasi nayane vakṣasi vahan | samāśliṣyāghrāya sphuṭajalajagandhān parimalā- nalabhyāṃ…

Jagadguru Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal Today is Rājarāja Chōzhan Vizha (festival)—Thirumurai Kanda Thanjai Rājarāja Chōzhan Thirunaal (Birth Anniversary). #Rajaraja Chōzhan was renowned as Śivapāda Śekharan. The then Prime Minister and the…

Jagadguru Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamiga Śāstrās are amṛta. Śāstrās offer us protection from harm, difficulties, and sickness and help nurture thoughts that don't conflict with them, preventing our desires from turning into greed or frustration.…

Jagadguru Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamiga We often remember certain people for specific traits. For instance, we always recall Nārādā for the mischievous conflicts he creates, but we should also remember that he chants Nārāyanā fearlessly and…

Jagadguru Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal Acharya composed the stotram, Subrahmaṇyā Bhujangam, on the glories of all aspects of Śrī Subrahmaṇyā. Referring to Subrahmaṇyā Vāhanā, He states, "namaśchāga tubhyaṃ namaḥ kukkuṭāya; namaḥ…

Jagadguru Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal It is one of the Avatārās of the Daśāvatārā. Captivating this lokā by His Ākarṣaṇa (attraction), staying steadfast in Dharmā in His jīvitā (life) as stated in the verse, - dhṛtyā ca niyamena ca | sa…

Jagadguru Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal We have to attain jñana vairāgya; acquire jñana through vairāgya (detachment). Vairāgya refers to understanding the true essence. For instance, you rate the genuineness of a valuable product in terms of…

Jagadguru Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal Anantakoṭi, Koṭi is a number. Eka Dash Shat Sahasra Ayut Laksh Prayut Kotaya: kramasha: Arbutam Abjam Kharva Nikharva Maha Padma Shankah Vasthasmal! Jaladhi shyanthyam Madhyam Paraardhmiti dash…

agadguru Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal धर्मं चर (Dharmaṃ cara - Follow dharmā) is very essential today. In Dharmaṃ cara, the money aspect, the charity aspect - contribution is one thing. Contributing money is one thing, contributing time is…

Jagadguru Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal They state that Gītā, Gaṅgā, Gāyatrī, and GoMātā are the four essential things. Sanātana Dharma is vast, and the Gītā provides a ruparekha- sketch to understand it. The Gītā explains Karma mārga, Bhakti…

Jagadguru Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal Lord Rāmā stated that the Rishis are of utmost importance to Him, even more than His kingdom, and that He must ensure no obstacles to their tapas, regardless of others' opinions. Sītā Devi responded with…