Suttur, September 7, 2026: Self-control is essential for achieving one’s goals, said Prof. H.B. Devanna while delivering his discourse on the 27th day of the Shravana month programme at Suttur Srikshetra on September 7.
Prof. Devanna said that while progressing on the path of achievement, people are often attracted by worldly desires. However, by seeking the guidance of saints and great sages and keeping the mind firmly focused on one’s goal, success can be achieved.
Quoting the teachings of the Sharanas, he said that seeing the Guru is a delight to the eyes, listening to the Puranas is a delight to the ears, speaking the truth is an adornment to the mouth, offering alms to the deserving is an adornment to the hands, and engaging meaningfully with living beings is an enrichment to the mind.
Illustrating the importance of steadfastness and devotion, Prof. Devanna narrated an episode associated with King Jayasimha of Pottanakere. The king’s teacher was a Jain sage named Pushpasenakar, while