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SCRIPT FOR MAHAPERIAVA’S BIRTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION PROMOTION Part A – About Mahaperiava (Suggested to be in the form of a dialogue between Mani and Abhirami (You may rewrite the script as per your liking) Jagadguru Shri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Mahaswamigal (20 May 1894 – 8 January 1994) also known as the Sage of Kanchi or Mahaperiava (meaning, "The great elder") was the 68th Jagadguru Shankaracharya of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. Mahaperiava started spreading his knowledge in spiritual journeys across the India. He carried the responsibility effortlessly and made simple practices for devotees to increase devotion. Devotees soon realized he was not a normal person and labelled him a Jagadguru (lit. the guru of the universe) for his help in rectifying their issues. Throughout his life, Mahaperiava practiced the Advaitam philosophy. He implemented teachings describing cosmology, epistemology, philosophical doctrines, precepts on meditation and other topics. The Great Acharya was a universal man, a universal guru, one who transcended all considerations of sect and religion and country. He is one of the most attractive gurus of modern times, one of the most inspiring, one so godlike and yet human. His very presence in our midst was reassuring as a dispeller of darkness and ignorance and sorrow. Many years ago, He was described in the Illustrated Weekly of India (a famous magazine of the 70s and 80s) in the following manner: - There is no better way of gaining an insight into Hindu thought than reading the discourses of Sri Chandrasekharendra Sarasvati. Here you become acquainted with a great mind and a luminous spirit. He uses tradition creatively, imaginatively, and he has points of views which are indeed refreshing. Above all he does not stand for one sect not even for one religion. He is a great unifier of our times, one who can reconcile different and opposing systems. Part B About the programme – Can be narrated by Divya or Mani/Abhirami or combination of all the three as may be decided by the creative team. Mahaperiava was born on 20th May 1894 under the auspicious star “ Anusham”. His birth anniversary this year fall on 13th June 2022. It could also be a day for deep introspection and making lifestyles changes to conform to his teachings. This year on the eve of Mahaperiyava’s birth anniversary, that is on Sunday, the 12th of June 2022 at 7 pm join us on an exploration of “ Mahaperiava -The Guru Principle” and a few of his teachings. We will also have two programmes on the actual day of the Anniversary at 7 am and 7.30 pm. Being a working they will be of short duration about half an hour each. ॐ अखण्डमण्डलाकारं व्याप्तं येन चराचरम् तत्पदं दर्शितं येन तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः Lyrics in English 1. Om Akhanda Manadalakaram Vyaptam yena Charaacharam 2. Tadpadam Darshitam Yena Tasmai Sri Guruve Namaha Meaning in English 1. The Lord whose form is one whole, indivisible, present everywhere, pervades both Moving & Non-moving manifestation. 2. Guru, he who has seen the feet of such Lord, Salutations O blessed One. Gurumadhye sthitaa Maataa Matrimadhye sthito Guru Gurur Maataa namaste’stu Maatrigurum namamyaham “In the Guru lives the Divine Mother, in the Mother resides the Guru” “To the Divine Mother, as Guru, I bow, To the Guru as Divine Mother, I bow.