The annual Shraavana Maasa discourse program held at the Suttur Srikshetra commenced in the divine presence of Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji. Mysuru District Additional Deputy Commissioner Dr. B.S. Manjunathaswamy inaugurated the program. Smt. Varsha Shivakumar, Smt. Priyadarshini Sanekoppa, Sha. Bra. Shri Sambasadashiva Swamiji, Chamarajanagara DySP Sri T.P. Shivakumar, Sri D.M. Siddalingaswamy and Prof. H.B. Devanna are seen in the picture.
Suttur, March 28, 2022: The Suranga Kavikruta ‘Trishashti Puraatana Chaaritram,” month-long discourse held at the Jagadguru Sri Veerasimhasana Mahasamsthana Math during the auspicious Shraavana Maasa commenced on Thursday, in the divine presence of Paramapujya Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji.
Dr. B.S. Manjunathaswamy, Deputy Commissioner, Mysuru, inaugurated the program. In his address, he observed that the Shraavana Maasa denotes prosperity. “You can see greenery everywhere during this month. Everybody’s lives should also become green like environment, which is the objective of such programs,” he said.
Sha. Bra. Shri Sambasadashiva Swamiji of the Sri Ukkinakante Math, Maadahalli, in Hunsur Taluk presided over the program. “Guru means a person who leads others from darkness to light. You can find peace of mind by participating in such Satsang programs and listening to the discourses,” he observed.
Sri T.P. Shivakumar, Superintendent of Police, Chamarajanagara District, in his address, said that the Shraavana Maasa discourse is one among the various programs organized by the Suttur Srimath for the welfare of society. “By listening to meaningful discourses, you can develop good character and build confidence,” he said.
Prof. H.B. Devanna of the JSS College delivered a discourse on ‘Trishashti Puraatana Chaaritram,’ and teacher Sri D.S. Siddalingaswamy presented a Kavyavachana (reciting of vachanas) program.
Smt. Varsha Shivakumar, achievers of the Gurukula and devotees from the surrounding villages, participated in the program.
Smt. Priyadarshini Sanekoppa, DySP, Chamarajanagara Division, rendered an invocation. Teachers Sri S. Chandramouleshwara welcomed, and Sri Andaiah Shirurmath gave a vote of thanks, along with mastering the program.
Bheemana Amavasya special pooja: Special poojas were offered at the shrines of Adijagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji, and the temples of Sri Mahadeshwara, Sri Someshwara, Sri Veerabhadreshwara, Sri Narayanaswamy, at the Srikshetra.