April 23, 2012
Vaishakh Shukla 2,Kaliyug Varsha 5114

Mysore (Karnataka) : Shri Shankara Bharati Mahaswami of Yedatore Shri Yoganandeswhara Saraswathi Mutt in KR Nagar said temples should not restrict themselves to rituals, but should also provide spiritual education.

Addressing a programme to commemorate 150 birth anniversary celebrations of Swami Vivekananda at Shri Ramakrishna Ashram here on Saturday afternoon, he said: "Temples should bring reforms in the society. This can be made possible if all mutts, ashrams and temples work with unity."

Speaking on 'Spiritual education and social service along with traditional worship', he said: "Many people are still confused about 'Dharma'. It is nothing but righteousness, which is essential for every individual in life. Non-violence and truth are the main principles of Dharma."

"It's a big mistake if parents don't teach Dharma to their children. People should also propagate the principles of Dharma," he added.

Devotees and monks, while chanting Vedic hymns, garlanded the statue of Swami Vivekanada at Cheluvamba Park in Yadavgir in the morning.

They also took out a procession from park to Shri Lakshmi Venkataramana Swamy Temple in Vontikoppal.

Source : TOI