Smt. Sudha Mrutyunjayappa inaugurating the ‘Shaalegaledege Vachanagala Nadige’ program at the JSS Residential School, in Suttur. Assistant Coordinating Officer Sri Veerabhadraiah, JSS Educational Institutions, Headmaster Sri G.Shvamallu, Sri Ma. Gu. Basavanna, Sri Anilkumar Vajantri, Sri Umapathi and others are seen in the picture.
Suttur, July 20, 2023: Sri G. Shivamallu, the Headmaster of JSS High School in Suttur, emphasized the profound significance of Vachanas as guiding principles for life during a program titled ‘Shaalegalede Vachanagala Nadige’ (Walk of Vachanas towards schools). The event was organized in collaboration with the renowned doctor of Suttur, Late Dr. Mryutyunjaya Endowment, and the esteemed Sharanu Vishwavachana Foundation, Mysuru, held at the JSS Residential School, Suttur.
In his inspiring address, Sri G. Shivamallu described Vachanas as paths of life, guiding individuals towards wisdom and values. He stressed the importance of students learning a minimum of 10 Vachanas daily, reciting and comprehending their profound teachings to enrich their lives.
Presiding over the event, Smt. Sudha Mryutyunjayappa, Convener of the Sharanu Foundation, lauded Roopa Kumaraswamy for her efforts in disseminating the messages of Basavanna’s Vachanas through the ‘Vishwa Vachana Foundation.’ Smt. Sudha urged students to grasp the essence of Vachanas and incorporate their teachings into their daily lives, purifying their souls and leading them towards enlightenment.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from hundreds of students who engaged in Vachana recital and quiz competitions. Smt. Roopa Kumaraswamy, founder of the Sharanu Vishwa Vachana Foundation, felicitated the winners and participants, encouraging them to embrace the ideals of the 12th-century Sharanas and strive to lead exemplary lives.
Sri Ma.Gu. Basavanna, the Headmaster of JSS High School, further encouraged the students to delve into the deeper meanings of Vachanas and integrate their teachings into their personal journeys.
Amidst the celebrations, Sri G. Shivamallu, the venerable Headmaster with a distinguished service of over five decades at JSS Educational Institutions, was felicitated for his outstanding contributions.
Among the dignitaries present on the dais were Sri Veerabhadraiah, Assistant Coordinating Officer, JSS Institutions, Sri Anilkumar Vajantri, Chairperson of Vishwa Vachana Foundation, as well as Sri Umapathi, and Sri Linganna.
The program commenced with a soulful invocation by the talented school students, setting the tone for the enlightening event. The proceedings were gracefully hosted by Teacher Sri H.M. Dayanandaswami.