How does one attain jñāna? Bhagavān thinks that it is ucitā (suitable) and uttamam (best) for those who truly long for Him. But how does one attain jñāna? Can it come in a single day or in a single installment? When we look into it, we see that it takes many births, as in punarapi jananam (birth again). Across many lifetimes, with a mind that does not wander here and there, as declared in चेतसा नान्यगामिना (cetasā nānyagāminā), with ekāgra cittam (single-pointed concentration), one finally reaches the state described in: बहूनां जन्मनामन्ते ज्ञानवान्मां प्रपद्यते। वासुदेवः सर्वमिति स महात्मा सुदुर्लभः ।। (bahūnāṃ janmanām ante jñānavān māṃ prapadyate vāsudevaḥ sarvam iti sa mahātmā sudurlabhaḥ— After many births, the one endowed with knowledge surrenders to Me, realizing Vāsudeva alone is everything. Such a mahātmā is very rare.) As stated in अभ्यासयोगयुक्तेन चेतसा नान्यगामिना (abhyāsayogayuktena cetasā nānyagāminā), in many janmas, through abhyāsa (practice), āvṛtti (repetition), and japa, as Bhagavān says: yajñānāṃ japa‑yajño’smi (Among sacrifices, I am the sacrifice of japa); and through dhyāna, mauna‑vrata, and the disciplines described in Sādhana‑catuṣṭaya in Viveka Chūḍāmaṇi, such as such as śama, dama, titikṣā (tranquility, self-restraint, and endurance); and cultivating such patience, responsibility, truthfulness, and observing vratas, one attains Ātma‑saṃyama — self‑control, as stated in the Gītā, आत्मसंयमयोगाग्नौ जुह्वति ज्ञानदीपिते || (ātmasaṃyamayogāgnau juhvati jñānadīpite |). It is the special hallmark of India. Mother and father impart this, and they are also teachers in this regard. Hara Hara Namaḥ PārvatīPataye | Hara Hara Māhādevā | Janaki Kantha Smaranam Jai Jai Rāma Rāma| Jaya Jaya Śaṅkarā Hara Hara Śaṅkarā |#kamakoti #JagadguruVacanam

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*Jaya Jaya Sankara! Hara Hara Sankara!* *Vaikasi Masam Sadayam Thirunakshatram Mahotsavam* *Location:* Sri Kanchi Sankara Mutt, Thiruvanaikoil, Tiruchirappalli - 620005 *Date:** Monday, June 8, 2026 By the divine grace of the Acharyas of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, the Vaikasi month *Sadayam Thirunakshatram* (Pujyasri Sathya Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Sankaracharya Swamigal) was celebrated with immense devotion and grandeur at our Thiruvanaikoil Sri Kanchi Sankara Mutt. A large gathering of devotees and learned scholars graced the occasion. Below is a detailed report of the day's dllivine proceedings. *Morning Session: Devotional Chanting & Annaprasadam* * **Time:** 7:00 AM to 1:30 PM * **Sriman Narayaneeyam Parayanam:** The day commenced with a spiritually uplifting *Sampoorna Parayanam* (complete recital) of Sriman Narayaneeyam, led by Smt. Jayanthi Kaleeswaran and her dedicated team. The divine chanting filled the Mutt premises with vibrant, spiritual energy. *Annaprasadam:* Following the successful completion of the Parayanam, traditional *Annaprasadam* was served to all the devotees present. **Afternoon Session: Sastra Vidwat Sadas (Conclave of Scholars)* * **Time:** 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM * **Significance:** In today's times, it is increasingly rare to find scholars who are deeply learned in the ancient Sastras. However, it is the great fortune and accumulated merit (*Punya*) of our Tiruchirappalli district that we are still blessed with the presence of many profound *Sastra Vidwans* (traditional scholars). *Discussions:* This conclave witnessed the enthusiastic participation of both senior Sastra Vidwans and young *Vidyarthis* (students pursuing Sastric studies). The scholars engaged in profound and nuanced debates, delving deep into the intricacies of various Sanskrit Sastras and philosophical texts. *An Invitation to Devotees* We are delighted to share that this special **Sastra Vidwat Sadas is conducted every month on the day of the Sadayam star** at the Thiruvanaikoil Sri Kanchi Sankara Mutt. Listening to Sastric discussions (*Sravanam*) is considered a highly meritorious act. We earnestly request all devotees to attend these upcoming monthly Sadaya Thirunakshatram gatherings. Please join us, listen to the profound wisdom of the scholars, and become recipients of the divine blessings of Pujyashri Periyava. **Media Gallery:** (Photos and videos are attached below for the benefit of devotees to experience the divine atmosphere) Hara Hara Sankara! Jaya Jaya Sankara!

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Vedānta sāram (essence), the Advaita siddhānta conveyed by many siddhars in india. Jagadguru Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, Kanchipuram #kamakoti #JagadguruVacanam #SanatanaDharma #guru #JAGADGURU #Sadhus #Siddhar

*Grand Celebration of Vaikasi Maasam Uthradam Thirunakshatram (Pujyasri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal)* **Venue:** Sri Kanchi Shankara Matham, Thiruvanaikoil, Tiruchirappalli - 620005 **Date:** 4th June 2026, Thursday With the blessings of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam Acharyas, the **Vaikasi Maasam Uthradam Thirunakshatram** was celebrated with great devotion and spiritual fervor on Thursday, 4th June 2026, at the historic Sri Kanchi Shankara Matham in Thiruvanaikoil, Tiruchirappalli. It is a blessed ongoing tradition at the Thiruvanaikoil Matham to celebrate the Thirunakshatrams of our revered Acharyas — *Anusham, Avittam, Uthradam, and Sadayam*—every month. These monthly events serve as a spiritual anchor for the community, drawing a large number of devotees who gather to participate in the sacred recitals and seek divine blessings. *Event Schedule & Highlights* The evening was filled with powerful Vedic chants, soulful hymns, and traditional Namasankeerthanam, creating a deeply divine atmosphere: * **4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Soundaryalahari Parayanam** The event commenced with the divine verses of Pujyashri Adishankara Baghavadpadal. Shri. K. V. Balakrishnan and his dedicated team led a mesmerizing rendition of the Soundaryalahari, filling the hall with divine vibrations dedicated to the Supreme Goddess. * **6:00 PM – 6:45 PM | Indrakshi Sivakavacham & Visesha Japams** Following the initial parayanam, the spiritual energy was elevated by the Patasala Vidyarthis. Under the expert guidance of Veda Sastra Vidwan Brahmashri R. Subramanya Ghanapadigal, the students flawlessly chanted the Indrakshi Sivakavacham and other Visesha Japams, showcasing the rich Vedic heritage preserved at the Matham. * **6:45 PM – 8:45 PM | Ashtapathi & Namasankeerthanam** The concluding spiritual session was led by the *"Thiruvanaikka Smarane Sukham"* team. Their deeply devotional Ashtapathi and Namasankeerthanam immersed the gathered devotees in the joy of the Lord's divine names. *### 🌟 Special Appreciation*: The Devotion of Our Young Stars A standout aspect of these monthly gatherings is the extraordinary dedication of the young children performing the Namasankeerthanam kainkaryam. For the past **three consecutive years**, these young devotees have performed unconditionally, without any expectations. *Whether they face heavy rains, winter fog, or the pressure of their school exams, their commitment never wavers*. They have not missed a single month. Their pure devotion is not only commendable but serves as an inspiration to the elders. **An Earnest Appeal:** We request local residents, devotees, and all Namasankeerthanam enthusiasts to attend these monthly sessions in large numbers. *Your presence is the biggest encouragement for these young torchbearers of our Sanatana Dharma.* The spiritually uplifting evening concluded with the distribution of **Maha Prasadam** (dinner) to all the participants, volunteers, and gathered devotees, bringing a fulfilling end to a divine day. *திருவானைக்காவல் ஸ்ரீ காஞ்சி சங்கர மடத்தில் வைகாசி மாத உத்திராட திருநட்சத்திர வைபவம் (பூஜ்யஶ்ரீ சங்கர விஜயேந்திர சரஸ்வதி சங்கராச்சாரிய ஸ்வாமிகள்)* **இடம்:** ஸ்ரீ காஞ்சி சங்கர மடம், திருவானைக்காவல், திருச்சிராப்பள்ளி - 620005 **தேதி:** 4 ஜூன் 2026, வியாழக்கிழமை ஶ்ரீ காஞ்சி காமகோடி பீடாதிபதிகளின் குருவருளோடு, திருச்சிராப்பள்ளி திருவானைக்காவலில் அமைந்துள்ள ஸ்ரீ காஞ்சி சங்கர மடத்தில் **வைகாசி மாத உத்திராட திருநட்சத்திர வைபவம்** மிகவும் சிறப்பான முறையிலும், பக்தி சிரத்தையுடனும் கொண்டாடப்பட்டது. நமது திருவானைக்காவல் சங்கர மடத்தில் ஒவ்வொரு மாதமும் ஆச்சார்யர்களின் திருநட்சத்திரங்களான **அனுஷம், அவிட்டம், உத்திராடம் மற்றும் சதயம்** ஆகிய நன்னாட்களில் ஏராளமான பக்தர்களை ஒருங்கிணைத்து சிறப்பு வழிபாடுகள் நடைபெறுவது வழக்கமாக இருந்து வருகிறது இந்த இனிய மாலைப் பொழுதானது வேத மந்திரங்களாலும், பக்திப் பாடல்களாலும், நாமசங்கீர்த்தனத்தாலும் தெய்வீக மணம் கமழ அமைந்தது: *மாலை 4:30 – 5:30 | சௌந்தர்யலஹரி பாராயணம்** ஸ்ரீ. K.V. பாலகிருஷ்ணன் மற்றும் அவரது குழுவினரால் மிகவும் சிறப்பான முறையில் சௌந்தர்யலஹரி பாராயணம் செய்யப்பட்டது. அம்பாளின் புகழ்பாடும் இந்த பாராயணம் அங்கிருந்த அனைவரையும் பக்திப் பரவசத்தில் ஆழ்த்தியது. * **மாலை 6:00 – 6:45 | ஶ்ரீ இந்திராக்ஷி சிவகவசம் மற்றும் விசேஷ ஜபங்கள்** இதனைத் தொடர்ந்து, வேத சாஸ்திர வித்வான் பிரம்மஸ்ரீ. R. சுப்ரமண்ய கனபாடிகள் அவர்களின் தலைமையில், வேத பாடசாலை வித்யார்த்திகளால் இந்திராக்ஷி சிவகவசம் மற்றும் விசேஷ ஜபங்கள் பாராயணம் செய்யப்பட்டன. மாணவர்களின் தெளிவான வேத உச்சரிப்பு மடத்தின் தெய்வீகச் சூழலை மேலும் மெருகேற்றியது. மாலை 6:45 – 8:45 | அஷ்டபதி மற்றும் நாமசங்கீர்த்தனம் திருவானைக்கா ஸ்மரனே சுகம்"* குழுவினரின் அஷ்டபதி மற்றும் நாமசங்கீர்த்தனத்துடன் ஆன்மீக நிகழ்வுகள் நிறைவடைந்தன. பகவானின் நாமங்களை பாடியபடி பக்தர்கள் இறைவனின் அருளைப் பெற்றனர்.

Vaikasi Madam Avittam Nakshatram Mahotsavam at Shri Kanchi Shankara Matham Thiruvanaikoil #jagadguruvacanam #history #kamakoti #sanatanadharma #music #carnatic #japam

The human being possesses āṟu aṟivu, having the sixth sense, the faculty of viveka (discriminative wisdom). All other beings have only the five senses. In Viveka Chūḍāmaṇi, Ācārya explains these senses: smelling, hearing, tasting, seeing, walking. While many living beings are capable of these functions carried out through the jñānendriyās and karmendriyās and possess thinking ability, the sixth, the extra and most special sakti, is viveka. Human beings should adorn themselves with (chūḍiyavarkal) with this viveka. Chūḍuvadu means to place something on the head and revere it. What should we wear (Chūḍuvadu)? We should wear viveka. In the Rāmāyaṇa, we hear of the Chūḍāmaṇi. Similarly, the term śāstra‑chūḍāmaṇi refers to elders and experienced, learned scholars. There is even a course by the name śāstra‑chūḍāmaṇi. Those who adorn themselves with viveka are jñānīs. The land of such jñānīs is Bhāratam, and Tamil Nadu is among them. Hara Hara Śaṅkarā Jaya Jaya Śaṅkarā | Hara Hara Namaḥ PārvatīPataye | Hara Hara Māhādevā | Thennadudaya Sivane potr'i ! e'nnaattavarkkum ir'aivaa potr'i ! Vetrivel Muruganukku Arokara!#kamakoti #JagadguruVacanam