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Benedictory Message from our Kulaguru

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji,

Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri

Avoid EgoSri Adi Shankaracharya has emphasized that one has to keep one’s ego – or Ahankara – in check. It is said

that:

- He who was the emperor of the land, only in the morning,

becomes an ascetic in the forest by evening.

This is used to illustrate that one who has great power and wealth can become a mendicant in no time. We

too have seen with our own eyes many wealthy and haughty people becoming ordinary citizens. Such is

the temporal nature of possessions and power. One must never let ego run amok in the mind. Similarly,

scholarship does not entitle one to special benefits if you commit a mistake. That is why everyone must

remember what the great Acharya said – – that all these can be snatched away in an

instant by time. At another place, Sri Shankaracharya says – –

Give up lust, anger, greed, delusion and strive to know the Self.

Thus the Acharya did not stop with penning His Bhashyas on the abstruse aspects of Vedanta. He provided

a number of instructions in His other works that are applicable to all of mankind. Indeed, this is why He is

revered as a Jagadguru – one who has shown the path of welfare to the entire world. If anyone turns his

back on these instructions, it is their choice. Who can stop one who digs a pit and plots his own downfall?

Hence it is left to each one of us to grasp the teachings of the Jagadguru and better our lives. May each one

strive along this direction and attain Shreyas.

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Can the next 2 1/2 years be good for you ?GarGacharYa

Saturn Transits into Scorpio

SATUrN ENTErS SCorpio on 2.11.2014. he is in Visakha 4th quarter in the beginning and enters Anuradha on 30.11.2014. he becomes retrograde on 15.3.2015. he resumes direct motion on 3.8.2015. he continues

to stay in Anuradha. he enters Jyestha on 25.3.2016. he resumes direct motion on 14.8.2016. he is still in Jyestha. he enters Sagittarius on 26.10.2017 when he enters Scorpio. The Moon is in Aquarius in Satabhishaka. According to Murti nirnaya method, he assumes Svarnamurti for Aquarius, Cancer and Sagittarius. he dons rajatamurti for pisces, Gemini and Libra. he has the attire of Tamaramuirti for Aries, Leo and Scorpio and he assumes the grab of Lohamurti for Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. rajata, Tamara, Loha and Svarna give full, ¾, ½ and ¼ good results respectively, Saturn being a malefic.

MEShA (ARiES)[Aswini, Bharani and Krittika 1]

Saturn in the 8th is inauspicious, but being Tamramurti his bad effects are to a great extent reduced.

on the whole problems about profession torments him. his actions do not bear fruit. At the same time, he feels a bit comfortable when the difficulties imagined do not actually take place. In some cases threat of losing position or setbacks in business though contemplated do not actually happen. in this process, there is the favour from unexpected

sources. Similarly attempt to mobilize funds for development activities meet with partial success. Money lent by you will not return. But you exercise influence and get over these problems. Obstacles to ventures undertaken make you unhappy, but you may find that you get the cooperation of your associates and matters are solved easily. Those who are engaged in industries may find labour problems and problems relating to raw materials. But they solve these though great effort is required.

Though you face an avalanche of obstacles, things become brighter after July 2015. There will be significant changes. Nearly for a year you find surprising changes. There will be gains from unexpected quarters and you will be amused by the new developments. The hurdles in the profession pale into insignificance and many changes, which caused difficulties, recede and you develop fortitude and take up the challenges with ease and nonchalance. There will be success in life.

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SriNiVASA rAMANUJAN AiYANGAr, more popularly known as Genius ramanujan was born to Komalatammal and her husband Srinivasa on Thursday, the ninth day

of Margasirsha (Margazhi) of Sarvajit, corresponding to 22nd december 1897 at Erode. The time of birth in a family document is indicated as 6.00 pM. The family, although poor, came from a generation of Sanskrit scholars who were also familiar with Vedic Astrology. in spite of the “curse” of poverty on the family, mother Komlatammal struggled to keep the family together.

The story of ramanujan’s life is a remarkable one by any standards. A man born in an extremely poor family, filled with extraordinary challenges throughout his life and overcoming significant hurdles on the way ends up as the greatest mathematician the world has produced and possibly will ever produce in the future. he is the real role-model for any youngster who wants to be the next greatest mathematician, scientist, engineer, doctor or even the next “ramanujan”. it will not be a surprise if the world of the twenty first century and later will hardly believe that such a person ever existed on this planet.

There are many informative publications covering the life of ramanujan and his extensive contribution to Mathematics. The book The Man Who Knew Infinity (A Life of the Genius Ramanujan) by robert Kanigel is an outstanding biographical and information filled reference publication. It carries detailed information covering the life of ramanujan as well as many technical aspects of mathematics specially covering his immense contribution to mathematics. Kanigel’s book is a valuable reference for anyone interested in ramanujan and mathematics. Many of ramanujan’s theorems and discoveries have found extensive and extraordinary applications in modern science and technology.

Srinivasa Ramanujan:The Genius Mathematician

India’s Eternal Gift to the World

Dr. BanGalore SureShwara

Dr. Bangalore Sureshwara has been involved in the study of the application of Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bhagavad Gita and Vedic Astrology in modern life. His lectures and writings on Ramayana, Hinduism, Vedic Astrology, “Ramayana and Management” have been well received.

He was the principal speaker on Vedic Astrology at The Second Parliament of the World’s Religions held in Chicago in August-September 1993. He has been a distinguished contributor to The Astrological Magazine, Asia’s leading Vedic Astrology journal founded in 1895 by Professor B. Suryanarain Rao. The illustrious Dr. B.v. raman was its Editor from 1932 to 1938.

Dr. Sureshwara obtained Master’s and Doctorate in Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, USA. He has taught Civil, Structural and Mechanical Engineering at undergraduate and postgraduate levels at various universities in USA. His varied and extensive industry experiences cover Civil, Structural, Fire Protection, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Professor Sureshwara has taught “Ramayana, Bhagavad Gita and Management”and related courses to MBA Classes.

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Discourse 1 delivered on July 1, 2014 Sri Ganesaya Namaha, Sri Saraswatyai Namaha/

Sripada Vallabha Narasimha Saraswati, Sri Guru Dattatreyaya Namaha/ Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Sadgurubhyo Namaha// Asato ma Sadgamaya, Tamaso ma Jyotirgamaya/ Mrityor ma AmrtamGamaya, Om Santissantissantihi//

Till now we watched Sri Swamiji’s program on Yogasangeeta and we have listened to him. our Nadis have become purified as a result of this. We had the occasion to listen to Sri Swamiji’s healing music concert prior to commencing this discourse on Yoga Vasishtha.

Now during the auspicious Chaturmasya celebrations we begin the discourse on Yoga Vasishtha. It is very beneficial to listen to the scriptures on this day, when Sravana is the nakshatra of the day.Sravana means ‘to listen’.

Today is Monday, and dwitiya, the second day of the lunar month. Everything wonderful has come together for us. First we offer prayers to Sadgurudeva, then to Lord Sri rama, sages Vasishtha and Viswamitra, and all the gurus who teach us our ancient wisdom.

DiscoursesYoga Vashishta

Datta VijaYananDateertha Swamiji

(Sri Datta VijayanandaTeertha Swamiji, the junior pontiff of Datta Peetham, referred as Bala Swamiji by Datta devotees is born in a traditional Brahmin family on 14th January, 1977 in Mysore. The boy named Harsha Vardhana Sharma had his Vedic education in Sri Ganapathy Sachidananda Veda Patashala

Sri Bala Swamiji has been under the spiritual observance, tutelage, and guidance of the senior pontiff of Datta Peetham Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji. Sri Bala Swamiji was announced as the spiritual successor of Avadoota Datta Peetham on 30th May, 2004. Sri Datta Vijayananda Teertha Swamiji, the junior pontiff of Datta Peetham, referred as Bala Swamiji by Datta devotees is born in a traditional Brahmin family on 14th January, 1977 in Mysore. The boy was named Sri HarshaVardhana Sharma had his Vedic education in Sri Ganapathy Sachidananda Veda Patashala

Sri Bala Swamiji has been under the spiritual observance, tutelage, and guidance of the senior pontiff of Datta Peetham Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji. Sri Bala Swamiji was announced as the spiritual successor of Avadoota Datta Peetham on 30th May, 2004,

With collosal knowledge of the shastras Sri Bala Swamiji has been interpreting Vedas in simple language to influence many lives. He observes Chaturmasya Deeksha every year. This year during this sacred period Sri Bala Swamiji discoursed on the Yoga Vashista. These discourses are brought to you, as a series of articles, beginning from this issue. Due credit is given to Smt. Hira Duvvuri and Smt. MadhuGopi, both sincere and dedicated devotees of Datta Peetham, for translating and editing the discourses from telugu to English.

Yoga Vasishta is one of the greater spiritual texts and is said to be the conversation between Lord Sri Rama and Sage Vasishta. This text goes into much details of the subtle intricacies of the mind and is said to answer all questions that arise in one’s mind.)

Yoga Vasishtha is an exquisite work. it narrates the dialogue between an enlightened Guru rishi Vasishtha and a direct incarnation of God, Lord Sri rama. it is impossible to find two personages equal to them in this entire world. Yoga Vasishtha is a dialog between two such exalted individuals. it is also called Yoga ramayanam, Maha ramayanam, Maha Yoga ramayanam and Jnana Vasishtham. But commentators have used the more popular name Yoga Vasishtha.

This work grants Yoga and Jnana. We must strive for spiritual knowledge. instead, we chase after other things in life. That is the greatest illusion that we fall into. When we seek, knowledge will come. When there is genuine interest and a yearning to earn Guru’s grace, the way a cow comes running after its hungry calf, Guru will come seeking you. in the Taittiriyopanishad, emphasis is laid on cultivating a deep interest and an intense thirst for spiritual knowledge.

Let us offer prayers in our mind to the Supreme Soul, the paramatma, now incarnated as our Sadgurudeva to kindly bless us with spiritual knowledge, since we have come genuinely seeking to be enlightened.

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