Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (SP)

Udupi, May 1: Paryaya Sri Vishweshateertha Swamiji of Pejavar Math recalled the long and loving association the lineage of Sri Krishna Math shares with GSB community. He said as per history, during the time Sri Madhwacharya took over the reins, a trip was made to Goa to obtain concurrence and good wishes of the GSB community settled there.He also said that GSB community has prospered because of the emphasis laid by it on righteousness, sacrifice, truth and culture.

He was delivering benedictory address after accepting the felicitaton offered to him by GSB community on Sunday April 30, after the community performed Dhanwantari Havana oblation earlier in the day at the Rajangana of the Math. He noted that the GSB community had fled to Karnataka coast from Goa due to Portuguese oppression to save its culture and religion, and that has succeeded in business, education, religious rituals and such other sectors. He hailed the community for having a rich heritage. He said that both GSB community and Shivalli community are following the same principles with a slight difference in traditions. He added that Swamijis of GSB Maths and members of GSB community have always remained close to his heart.

Sri Vishwaprasannateertha Swamiji also spoke on the occasion, praising the GSB community for working hard and doing everything it does with dedication and sincerity.

Managing editor of 'Taranga' weekly, Sandhya Pai, recalled that in the past, everyone led a life of harmony in a single society when religions were not known. In course of time, religions and caste systems wedged a divide between people, giving rise to intolerance and fences. "Because of dangerous levels these systems have reached now, it has become impossible for one to realize his or her goal in life. Pejavar Swamiji, who has been working to serve the society, has set into motion a historic process meant to unite people," she observed.

On this occasion, Malpe Gopal Bhat and Panduranga Kudva were honoured. Gujjadi Prabhakar Nayak, Pangala Vilas Mayak, Manjunath C Nayak, Jagadeesh Nayak, Chempi Ramachandra Bhat, and others were present.