Says, “Jagadguru showed the society path of righteousness, virtue, devotionalism that influenced ‘Bhakti Movement, Ramanujacharya had deep spiritual connect with Kashmir”
“We are witnessing revival of J&K’s cultural identity, spiritual traditions which always promoted co-existence of almost all major religions, spiritual streams known to humankind,gave ideals of humanism, communal harmony, peace to the world”
“Mutt’s Kashmir Branch the treasure of eternal wisdom being made available through digital library will inspire us in building a peaceful, harmonious society”
“While composing the epic ‘Sri Bhasya’, Jagadguru Sri Ramanujacharya had travelled to Kashmir to refer to Bodhayana Vritti Grantha on Brahma Sutras. When this voluminous and his most famous work was complete, he again visited Kashmir and dedicated ‘Sri Bhasya’ to Maa Sharada”
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated Jagadguru Ramanujacharya Saraswathi Bhandaram Digital Library and Yadugiri Yathiraja Mutt Branch, Kashmir at Shivpora, Srinagar.
In his address, the Lt Governor congratulated the Yadugiri Yathiraja Mutt and followers of Jagadguru Ramanujacharya on the occasion. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has conveyed his best wishes and assured that he will personally visit Mutt’s Kashmir branch, the Lt Governor said.
The Lt Governor recalled the immense contribution of Jagadguru Sri Ramanujacharya to the society. “Ramanujacharya through his philosophy of vishishtadvaita preached love, peace, compassion, universal brotherhood and social equality. He showed the society path of righteousness, virtue and devotionalism that influenced ‘Bhakti Movement’,” the Lt Governor said. The Lt Governor also highlighted Ramanujacharya ji’s deep spiritual connect with Kashmir.
While composing the epic ‘ Bhasya’, Jagadguru had travelled to Kashmir to refer to Bodhayana Vritti Grantha on Brahma Sutras. When this voluminous and his most famous work was complete, he again visited Kashmir and dedicate Bhasya’ to Maa Sharada, the Lt Governor observed.
The Lt Governor shared the resolve of the J&K Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, to restore the past glory of Jammu Kashmir.
“We are witnessing revival of J&K’s cultural identity and spiritual traditions which have always promoted co-existence of almost all major religions, spiritual streams known to humankind and gave the ideals of humanism, communal harmony and peace to the world,” the Lt Governor said.
He said the Mutt’s Kashmir Branch and treasure of eternal wisdom being made available through digital library will inspire us in building a peaceful and harmonious society.
The Lt Governor commended the noble initiative to provide medical services at the Mutt’s Kashmir Branch. Yadugiri Yathiraja Narayana Ramanuja Jeeyar Swami of Yadugiri Yathiraja Mutt, on behalf of the Mutt, expressed gratitude to Lt Governor and the J&K Administration for the support to the Mutt.
Jagadguru Ramanujacharya preached the message of unity, peace, equality, devotion to the world and inspired us to serve the society. Swami’s ideas and teaching should reach the world and we have already digitized 2000 books, he said.
It was informed that Ujala Cygnus Hospital will run the Ramanuja Clinic and offer free medical services. Experts from Bangalore will also provide online services to the patients. Senior officers of Army, Civil & Police administration, members of Yadugiri Yathiraja Mutt, Saints and followers of Jagadguru Ramanujacharya were present.
