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Sri Guru Bhairavaikya Mandira | HERITAGE


                         Karnataka: Rich in Both


                         Philosophy and Technology





         The identity of Karnataka is globally known        ndia is a  living  civilization  that has  endured  for
         for both philosophy and technology. The depth    Ithousands of years. There are very few examples in
         of philosophical insight and the power of         the world where traditions have continued to evolve
         technology coexist here. In this rich heritage,
         Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math,          and  flourish  uninterrupted  over  such  an  extended
         Karnataka, stands as a living symbol of our       period.  When one  looks  at  the  Sri Adichunchanagiri
         glorious spiritual traditions. Its community      Mahasamsthana Math, one witnesses the very embod-
         services are truly inspiring. On April 15, Prime   iment of this continuity. From time to time, great per-
         Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sri        sonalities have emerged within society—figures whose
         Guru Bhairavaikya Mandira, situated within        influence was not confined just to providing spiritual
         this very Math located in Mandya, Karnataka.      guidance. Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Dr. Balagangadharana-
         Before this, he addressed a gathering at the      tha Mahaswamiji was one such divine luminary.
         Jwala Peetha and offered prayers at the Sri
         Kalabhairava Temple...                           PM Modi’s Nine Resolutions for a
                                                          Viksit Karnataka and a Viksit Bharat
                                                           1  Water Conservation: Prioritize water saving and better
                                                             management.
               “Constructing the Sri Guru                  2  Tree Plantation: Participate in the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke
         Bhairavaikya Mandira in honor of one’s              Naam’ campaign to protect Earth.
           Guru is not merely about building a             3  Cleanliness: Maintain cleanliness in public places,
                                                             religious sites, villages, and cities.
           structure; it is about giving tangible          4  Swadeshi: Embrace Indian products; live by the
          form to a profound sentiment. In the               mantra of ‘Vocal for Local.
           times to come, this place is destined           5  Domestic Tourism: Explore and promote tourist
           to become a vibrant hub of service,               destinations within India.
           spiritual practice, and inspiration.”           6  Natural Farming: Adopt chemical-free agriculture for
                                                             soil health.
                Narendra Modi, Prime Minister              7  Nutritious Eating: Promote healthy food habits, including
                                                             millets and ragi. To tackle the challenge of obesity, strive to
                                                             reduce the oil content in your food by 10 %.
                                                           8  Sports and Fitness: Integrate them into your daily life.
                                                           9  Service to Society: Serving the needy strengthens
                                                             society and adds a profound sense of purpose to one’s life.
                                                           PM Modi’s Bond with the National Bird, the Peacock

                                                           PM Modi stated that the compassion of Jagadguru Shri Shri
                                                           Shri Dr. Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji was not limited
                                                           merely to human beings; it extended to all living creatures. He
                                                           spearheaded a social movement dedicated to the protection of
                                                           peacocks. The peacock is our national bird and it serves as the
                                                           divine vehicle of Lord Subrahmanya. He further shared that his
                                                           official residence is home to a large number of peacocks, and
                                                           he has even forged a close bond of friendship with several of

                                                           them. The peacock is a gentle and beautiful bird. n

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