57th Birthday of Pujya Sri Swamiji
Pujya Sri Swamiji performing Puja to the Audumbara Simhasanam before ascending the throne
Pujya Sadgurudeva with the Golden Crown
Sri Swamiji performed Sri Chakra Puja and Ganapati Homa in the Nada Mantapa.
At 10 am, In a procession led by an elephant and Veda Pundits, Sri Swamiji, reached Nada Mantapam. Sri Swamiji performed Puja to the Rajita Simhasanam (Silver Throne) and ascended the throne amidst Vedic chantings. Smt. & Sri. Ayyappan offered the Golden crown to Pujya Sri Swamiji.
The following titles were bestowed to three eminent scholars who were presented the citation and Peetham Prasadam.
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Veda Nidhi - Sri E.J. Kumaraswamy Deekshitar. He is eminent scholar from Kancheepuram and is a a master in Shukala Yajurveda, Jyotishya (Astrology) etc.
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Shastra Nidhi - Sri Suri Ramakoti Sastry. Born in 1916, he is an eminent Tarka Vyakarana Vedanta scholar. Lives in Hyderabad
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Nada Nidhi - Sri R.K.Srikantan. The Unique feature of this famous musician from Bangalore is that, he has been closely associated with Sri Swamiji for over the past three decades. The note worthy aspect of his music is that, he always sings the compositions of Sri Swamiji without any deviations of the original tunes.
The chief guests of the morning's function were:- Mr.
Yelamal Ramakrishnadu, Hon'ble Speaker of the Assembly - Govt. of Andhra
Pradesh. Hon'ble Justice Mohan Kumar of Karnataka High Court and Justice
C.V.S. Shastry of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh. Sri D.B. Kalmankar,
Chairman - Karnataka Legislative Council.
The following releases were made today.
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Kannada translation of Sri Swamiji’s Biography. This was released by Sri D.B. Kalmankar. The original was written about 16 years back by Sri K V Krishna Murthy, Vidyadhikari of Datta Peetham.
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A cassette named ‘Guru Mahimaa Ganam’ containing the compositions in praise of Sri Swamiji written and sung by Prof. Krishan Kumar a trustee of Datta Peetham. The devotees of Canada sponsored the Cassette.
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Marathi translation of Anagha Vrtam. Sri K V Krishna Murthy edited the original Telugu book.
For more than four hours thiusands of devotees made offerings to Sri Swamiji who was seated on Rajata Simhasana (Silver Throne).
Sri
Swamiji with the three Nidhis and chief Guests. From left:- Shastra
Nidhi : Sri. Suri Rama Koti Shastry (Tarka Vyakarana Vedanta scholar),
Nada
Nidhi : Sri. R.K. Srikantan (Carnatic Classical Music),
Veda Nidhi: Sri. E.J. Kumaraswamy Dikshitar (Shukla Yajurveda), Hon'ble
Former President of India
Sri. R. Venkataraman,
Sri. Y. Ramachandrudu, Hon'ble Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly,
Hon'ble Justice Sri. CVS Shastri of Andhra Pradesh
High Court, Hon'ble
Justice Mohan Kumar of Karnataka High Court, Sri. D. B. Kalmankar, Hon'ble
Chairman of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.
Sri. D. B. Kalmankar, Hon'ble Chairman of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly releasing the Kannada biography of Pujya Sri Swamiji
Sri. Y. Ramachandrudu, Hon'ble Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly releasing the audio cassette "Guru Mahima Gaan". This album contains compositions composed and rendered by Prof. Krishan KumarJairajh Maharajh and others of Canada who sponsored the project are seen.
In the evening the concluding music concert was conducted by Sri Swamiji, who played on the Synthesizer. The Ashrama artists and Sri. Karaikudi R. Mani (Mridangam) accompanied Sri Swamiji in the programme. Later, a standing ovation was offered by the joyous audience who sang in chorus "Happy Birthday to you Sri Swamiji".
The following is the synopsis of today’s message of Sri Swamiji.
Adrusta (fortune) is same, which is unexpected, unasked benefit for anyone.
Generally man cannot bear unexpected sorrow or calamity however, if the
problem is foreseen and necessary steps to face the same are taken properly
one can boldly face it and possibly get over it with Peace of mind. Sometimes
if one faces unexpected benefit, he may not be able bear the pleasure
and he may either become egoistic or became a pray to vices. Here one
must always remember the gospel of Sadguru and develop equiamity either
pleasure or pain. One must not loose once composure of mind under any
circumstances. The easiest clue to active this is that, to feel the pressure
of God and Guru within once heart. This brings about relaxation of the
mind.
Just as the alert driver observes the rules of traffic so also one must
read the righteous path of life with due caution to progress in material
and spiritual aspect.
Develop self analysis and self-introspection regarding your spiritual
development caused by your associating with Sadguru and his preaching.
Observe self-discipline in your diet and all you activities.
Sri Swamiji blessed all devotees with peace plenty and spiritual progress.
Let there be peace in the world at large, within the pious land of Bharat
(India) and in our boundaries.
During the meditation and healing music concert in th eevening, Pujya Sri Swamiji was accompanied by the great Mridangam Vidvan Sri. Karaikudi R. Mani (left)
The winner of the Junior Bhajan competition Ms. Gayatri from
Hyderabad receiving the prize by Pujya Swamiji
The winner of the Senior Bhajan competition Mrs. Lalita Viswanath
from Malaysia receiving the prize by Pujya Swamiji
