Yearly Archives: 2025

Suttur, July 30, 2025: On the seventh day of the holy Shravan month at Suttur Srikshetra, Sri H.B. Devanna delivered a deeply inspiring discourse, emphasizing that the lives of devotees and saints serve as a guiding light for society.

“Life must be lived with a sense of responsibility — both towards this world and the next,” he said, adding that saints and devotees have always led purposeful lives rooted in devotion, discipline, and truth. “Their words align with their actions. Their lives are a message in themselves.”

He stressed that purity of mind and meaningful companionship — especially with saints and spiritual guides — makes human life truly worthwhile. “Whatever physical work one does, it should be done with love and devotion. That alone brings happiness — both to the one doing it and to the one receiving the benefit,” he noted. Power, wealth, and intelligence, he said, should be used for the welfare of society and not for selfish ends.

Quoting Channabasavanna, Sri Devanna remarked, “One moment spent in sincere devotion or in listening to the words of the wise is worth more than a lifetime of penance.” He highlighted the timeless wisdom of saints, singers, and philosophers, whose experiences continue to offer guidance in building a peaceful and harmonious society.

The program, which began with a soulful group prayer, witnessed participation from devotees and spiritual seekers. Offerings were made by Sri B.M. Siddappa, Sri Mahadevamma and family, Sri Neelamani and Sri H.N. Basavanna, and Sri Mahadevamma and Sri H.J. Shivanna.

In the presence of Shri Maheshwara Swamiji by Dr. M. D. Surdshan, Assistant Director, Department of Kannada and Culture.
Dr. K. Anantharama, retired Kannada professor from Mysuru, delivered the discourse.

MLA and BJP State President Shri B.Y. Vijayendra inaugurates the Seedball Distribution Program at Suttur Srikshetra, organized by JSS Residential School in association with the Department of School Education and Literacy, Government of India, and ICAR JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra. The event was held in the divine presence of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji. Also seen in the picture are Shri Subbanna, Smt. Malavika Avinash, Dr. Shylendra Beladale, Shri Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wodeyar, and Shri T.S. Shrivatsa.

Suttur, July 19, 2025: “Conservation of the environment is the responsibility of each one of us,” observed Shri B.Y. Vijayendra, State President of the Bharatiya Janata Party and MLA, while participating in the Seedball Distribution Programme held at the ICAR JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Suttur. The event was organized by the Eco Club of JSS Free Residential School, Suttur, in line with the directions of the Department of School Education and Literacy, Government of India.

The programme was held in the divine presence of His Holiness Jagadguru Shri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji. Addressing the gathering, Shri Vijayendra emphasized the impact of unchecked environmental harm and rising global warming, noting that the entire human race is facing serious consequences. Urging students to reduce plastic usage and be conscious about environmental conservation, he stressed that planting trees should not be limited to Environment Day, but practiced throughout the year as a true gesture of respecting Mother Nature.

Delivering his blessings, His Holiness Jagadguru Shri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji said that a balanced environment is essential for the physical and mental well-being of all living beings. He remarked that access to clean air, water, and food is crucial to health, and that environmental imbalance leads to increasing dependence on medicines. Emphasizing the importance of fostering nature, he said that planting and protecting trees is the greatest gift one can offer to the country.

Member of Parliament Shri Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wodeyar expressed appreciation for the contributions of Suttur Math in the fields of education, health, anna dasoha, and environmental protection. He highlighted the role of tree planting in preventing natural disasters and shared his joy at participating in the programme on the birthday of Shri Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar. He also acknowledged the special bond between the Mysuru Palace and Suttur Math.

Shri T.S. Shrivatsa, MLA of Krishnaraja Assembly Constituency, noted with concern that the environment is being destroyed due to human greed, and forests are vanishing in the name of development, calling it a form of self-destruction. He appealed to everyone to protect nature and prevent irreversible damage.

Dr. Shylendra Beldale, MLA of Bidar; Shri Subbanna, President of the Mysuru Rural BJP unit; several officers from JSS Mahavidyapeetha; the Administrative Officer of JSS Educational Institution, Suttur; heads of various departments; staff members; and students also took part in the programme.

Renowned Kannada movie artist and advocate Smt. Malavika Avinash delivered the introductory address. The programme began with an invocation by the students, and symbolic seedball distribution was carried out during the event. Shri G. Shivaswamy welcomed the dignitaries and attendees, Kum. H.M. Savitha proposed the vote of thanks, and Shri S. Chandramouleshwara conducted the programme.