His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji giving his blessings to the participants of the Ahila Bharatha Sharana Sahitya Parishath Office-Bearers two-day workshop, held on May 28, Sunday, at the Suttur Srikshetra. Sri Apparao Akkone, Chairman, Ahikla Bharata Sharana Sahitya Parishath and office-bearers are seen in the picture.
Suttur, May 27, 2023: His Holiness Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji delivered a thought-provoking address during the valedictory session of the workshop held at Suttur Srikshetra on May 27 and 28. The workshop was organized by the Akhila Bharatha Sharana Sahitya Parishath, focusing on the development of office-bearers.
In his speech, Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji expressed his belief that the ideals of Sharanas should permeate every household. He commended the efforts of the Akhila Bharatha Sharana Sahitya Parishath in spreading the essence of vachanas (verses) by establishing branches across districts and taluk headquarters. The Mahaswamiji emphasized the need to adapt activities to guide and mentor the youth according to present-day requirements. He stressed the importance of diligence, honesty, and commitment in all endeavors, cautioning against errors and highlighting the significance of organizing programs with sensitivity to avoid any inappropriate content.
“These workshops provide a platform for the exchange of ideas and experiences. By organizing such workshops, we fulfill the desires of His Holiness Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji, as envisioned by the Dharmika Datti. It is essential for individuals to embrace the notion of lifelong learning, acknowledging that true knowledge lies in recognizing the vastness of the unknown,” added Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji.
Sri Apparao Akkone, Chairman of the Akhila Bharata Sharana Sahitya Parishath, urged all office-bearers to remain active and engaged at all times. He lauded the continuous efforts of the Suttur Srimath in organizing such workshops and expressed his satisfaction with the successful completion of the program.
Distinguished speakers at the workshop included Prof. C. Naganna, Sri Manjunath Kanchyani, Prof. Morabada Mallikarjuna, Ma. Gu. Sadanandaiah, Smt. Susheela Somashekar, Sri Apparao Akkone, Dr. C. Somashekar, Smt. Usha Hiremath, and Raveesh Kyatanabeedu, who shared their valuable insights and perspectives.
The event witnessed a warm welcome by Sri Nagarajamurthy, President of the Bengaluru Urban District Chapter. Smt. Premakka Angadi, from Belagavi Kadali Mahila Vedike, delivered the vote of thanks. The program commenced with an invocation by Katyayini Kolar, while Srishyla Pattanashetty, Secretary of the Akhila Bharatha Sharana Sahitya Parishath, skillfully compered the event.
With the participation of over 120 office-bearers and members from various districts, the two-day workshop proved to be an enriching experience.