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The Legal Awareness Programme on the POCSO Act and Prevention of Drug Abuse, organized for the students of JSS Residential School at Suttur Srikshetra, was inaugurated by Shri H. Shashidhar Shetty, Hon’ble District Judge and Member Secretary, Karnataka State Legal Services Authority. Other dignitaries and students are seen in the picture.

Suttur, August 23, 2026: “Legal awareness is necessary for everyone, and every citizen should have basic knowledge of their rights, duties and legal protections,” said Shri H. Shashidhar Shetty, Hon’ble District Judge and Member Secretary, Karnataka State Legal Services Authority, while inaugurating a legal awareness programme organized for the students of JSS Residential School, Suttur.

Addressing the students, Shri Shashidhar Shetty said that lack of knowledge about the law cannot be considered a solution to any problem. He stressed that basic legal awareness is essential for every citizen to understand and protect their rights and discharge their responsibilities.

He informed the students that free legal services are available through the Legal Services Authority. Referring to the increasing problem of substance abuse among youth, he cautioned that many young people are getting trapped in drug addiction and ruining their future. He urged students to stay away from drugs and, if they notice that any of their friends are becoming addicted, to bring the matter to the attention of parents or responsible elders so that timely help can be provided.

He further said that the sale of narcotic substances is a punishable offence. If students receive any information regarding the sale of narcotics, they can call 1933 and lodge a complaint, he said.

Speaking about child protection, Shri Shashidhar Shetty explained that the POCSO Act is in force to protect children from sexual offences. If any behaviour makes a child feel uncomfortable, abnormal or unsafe, it is important to immediately inform responsible parents, teachers or the concerned authorities, he advised.

He also spoke about the importance of protecting childhood, stating that a child’s early years should be meant for education, play, dreams and overall development, and not for marriage. He explained the provisions of the Child Marriage Act and said that, according to law, a woman is eligible for marriage only after attaining the age of 18 years, while a man must have completed 21 years.

Shri Nagaraj Siddappa Ankasadoddy, Senior Civil Judge and Member Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Mysuru, and Assistant Coordinator Shri Veerabhadraiah were present at the programme.

Superintendent Shri Mahadev Prasad welcomed the gathering and compered the programme.

Suttur, August 22, 2026: “Patience should be the guiding principle of life,” said Sri H.B. Devanna while delivering a discourse on the 11th day of the Shravana month observances at Suttur Srikshetra on August 22.

Sri Devanna said that a person who cultivates peace, patience and restraint in the mind can live happily and harmoniously with everyone. He observed that praise and criticism are inevitable in human life, and one should not react with anger but remain calm and composed.

Referring to the Bhagavad Gita, he said that when Arjuna tells Sri Krishna that attaining yoga in the manner described appears difficult, Sri Krishna assures him that everything is possible through continuous effort and patience.

He further illustrated the importance of patience through several examples. He said that when Dharmaraja was born to Kuntidevi, Gandhari lost patience and struck her stomach, following which the one hundred and one Kauravas were born. He also referred to the sage Kausika, who was engaged i

Five couples entered into wedlock at the 136th Monthly Mass Marriage held at Suttur Srikshetra. The newly married couples are seen in the picture along with the head of the institution.

Suttur, August 21, 2026: “There is nothing worse than arrogance,” said Sri H.B. Devanna while delivering a discourse on the tenth day of the Shravan month observances at Suttur Srikshetra on August 21.

Sri Devanna said that arrogance often arises from money, wealth, beauty and power. When a person begins to believe that he is inferior to none and superior to everyone, it marks the beginning of his downfall. Therefore, even if one possesses great wealth and status, one should live in society with humility and without arrogance, he said.

Illustrating the consequences of ego through a story, he spoke about Kalaketa Bommaiah, a 12th-century Shiva sharan. Bommaiah would wear disguises and entertain people with his humour, earning money from them. With those earnings, he would offer prasadam to the sharans who visited his home.

One day, after completing his work, Bommaiah was sitting in front of his house when a devotee approached him and asked for directions to Kinnari Bommaiah’s house. When Bo

Suttur, August 20, 2026: “A person should learn to live a better life rather than making earning the sole purpose of life,” said Sri H.B. Devanna while delivering his discourse on the ninth day of the Shravan month observances at Suttur Srikshetra on August 20.

In his discourse, Sri Devanna said that people today often treat the accumulation of money, property and wealth as the primary goal of life. However, to make life meaningful, one must learn to live without giving excessive importance to material possessions. He observed that by cultivating peace, tranquility, happiness and a spirit of coexistence, people can lead a good and fulfilling life in society.

Illustrating the importance of values through a story, he narrated the life of a poor mother who lived in a village with her two sons. From their childhood, she raised them by teaching moral stories centered on honesty, truth, non-violence, justice and other human values.

One night, a wealthy moneylender came to their house and knocked

Sri Venu Srinivasan, Honorary Chairman of TVS Motor Company, visited Suttur Srikshetra and sought the blessings of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji. Following the morning group prayer, he addressed the students of JSS School.

Students of Sanskrit Pathshala, Suttur, who won prizes in various Sanskrit competitions organized as part of the Sanskrit Festival at JSS Women’s College, Mysore, are seen with the headmaster and teachers.

Suttur, August 18, 2026: “There is amrit in the words of the wise,” said Sri H.B. Devanna while delivering a discourse on the seventh day of the Shravan month observances at Suttur Srikshetra on August 18.

In his discourse, Sri Devanna said that while a father gives us birth, it is the Guru who guides us towards liberation by teaching the fundamental truths of life. He observed that the Supreme Truth can be understood only through the wisdom of enlightened souls.

Referring to traditional poetic descriptions of amrit, he said that poets speak of nectar being present in the waters of the ocean, in the rays of the moon, in the realm of the Nagas and in heaven. However, spiritual commentators explain that true amrit lies in the words of the wise who have realized the divine nature of existence.

Sri Devanna then spoke about Shankara Dasimayya, describing him as a great Sharan. He said that Shankara Dasimayya earned his livelihood by washing clothes and used his daily earnings to procure grain a

Mysuru, August 20, 2026: The boys’ kabaddi team of JSS Pre-University College, Ooty Road, Mysuru, secured second place in the recently held taluk-level pre-university college boys’ kabaddi tournament.

The tournament was organized at Vishwakavi Kuvempu First Grade College, Jayalakshmipuram, and witnessed the participation of 24 teams from various pre-university colleges.

The JSS PU College team put up an impressive performance throughout the tournament and emerged as runners-up, bringing laurels to the institution.

The players were congratulated for their achievement by Prof. B.V. Sambasivayya, Chief Executive of JSS College Complex; H.P. Mahadevaswamy, Principal of JSS Pre-University College; and T. Aravind, Physical Education Teacher.