Causes - Sivagama Patashala at Odiyampattu, Puducherry

With blessings of Jagadguru Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswati Shankaracharya Swamiji, Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal Veda Shivagama Patasahala is being run at Odiyampattu, Vilianur, Puducherry. Currently, 10 vidyarthis are pursuing Shivagama studies along with regular schooling (upto XII standard). Devotees are requested to support the Patashala by sponsoring student scholarships. The expenses towards one student's school fees is around Rs. 14,000 per annum.



Jayendra Saraswathi Shivagama Patashala


Some quotes from Adi Sankara's Prasnottara Ratna Malika (Gem Necklace of Questions and Answers) in Sanskrit, which is meant to elevate the seeker, by providing answers to doubts that may arise in the mind of the devotees:


Adi Shankaracharya - Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam

What is the most desirable for human beings? Life dedicated to one's and others' welfare.
What is Charity? Expecting no return.
What do those who have destroyed dark ignorance specially urge repeatedly? Charity along with sweet words, knowledge with humility, courage with patience, wealth with renunciation. These four auspicious things are hard to attain.