Suttur, July 29, 2026: Emphasizing the significance of a Guru in shaping an individual’s life, Shri S.M. Siddarajappa, Retired Headmaster of Nanjangud, said that a Guru’s guidance is indispensable in making life meaningful. He was delivering a special lecture at the Guru Purnima celebration organized at the premises of JSS Educational Institutions, Suttur.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Siddarajappa said that Guru Purnima is the most significant full moon day among the twelve full moons of the year. He explained that Purnima symbolizes perfection and that the occasion is dedicated to expressing gratitude to one’s Guru. Describing the Vedas as the fountainhead of knowledge, he said that Guru Purnima is also an occasion to remember Maharshi Veda Vyasa, revered as the Adi Guru.
Paying rich tributes to Paramapujya Jagadguru Dr. Shri Shivaratri Rajendra Mahaswamiji, the three-time pontiff of Suttur Srimath, he said that the revered seer transformed the lives of lakhs of students by establishing hundreds of schools, colleges, and hostels, and by providing them with education, food, and shelter. Remembering and expressing gratitude to such great Gurus, he added, is a noble privilege for all.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri G.L. Tripurantaka, Assistant Administrator of JSS Institutions, said that Indian culture accords the highest respect to the Guru. He observed that Gurus identify the hidden potential within students, nurture their talents, and inspire them to achieve excellence. Gurus, he said, remain an integral part of every individual’s life and should be remembered with gratitude every day. Referring to the rapid advancement of technology, he remarked that while Artificial Intelligence (AI) may replace many professions, it can never replace the role of a Guru.
As part of the programme, graduation certificates were distributed to students of the Sanskrit College, Suttur.
Among those present were the heads of various JSS institutions, Shri Veerabhadraiah, Shri M. Rajashekaramurthy, Shri M. Gu. Basavanna, Shri G.M. Shadakshari, Shri G. Shivaswamy, Vidwan Dr. K.B. Mallikarjuna, and Shri S. Chandramouleshwara, among others.
The programme commenced with a prayer by school students. Ms. H.B. Sahana welcomed the gathering, Ms. Nithya proposed the vote of thanks, and Ms. Deepika compered the programme.
