श्रीगणेशाय नमः श्रीशारदागुरुभ्यो नमः
महारुद्र पुरश्चरणा
Mahā Rudra Puraścaraṇa
For Loka Kalyāṇa and the support of Veda Gurukulas
गण्यन्ते पांसवो भूमेः गण्यन्ते वृष्टिबन्दवः।\nविधात्राऽपि न गण्यन्ते वेदाध्ययनतः फलम्॥
The particles of earth may be counted, the drops of rain may be counted — but even Brahma, the Creator, cannot measure the fruits of Vedādhyayana.
Recognising the immeasurable value of the Vedas, it is our sacred responsibility to contribute towards their preservation, nourishment, and propagation. With the boundless grace and divine blessings of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam and His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam of Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri, and under the auspices of Sri Shivasankalpa Vṛnda, we are organising this Mahā Rudra Puraścaraṇa for Loka Kalyāṇa and the support of Veda Gurukulas.
We humbly invite all devotees and well-wishers to participate and contribute through tanu (service), mana (devotion), and dhana (resources).
Spiritual Significance of the Rudrādhyāya
रुदं द्रावयति इति रुद्रः
Rudam drāvayati iti Rudraḥ
That which melts away suffering — that is Rudra.
Rudra is the compassionate Lord who melts away the devotee's sorrow and destroys all suffering.
पातकानि विनश्यन्ति यावन्ति रुद्रजपतः |
भुवि तावन्ति पापानि जन्यन्ते न नरैर्मुने ||
शिवनामनि तरे प्राप्ते संसाराब्धिं तरन्ति ते |
संसारमूलपापानि तानि नश्यन्त्यसंशयः ||
All sins are destroyed for one who chants the Rudra. Through the grace of Shiva's name, one crosses the ocean of worldly existence. The root causes of worldly bondage are undoubtedly annihilated.
— Shiva PuranaAs described in the Shiva Purana, the ultimate goal of human birth is liberation from the cycle of birth and death and attainment of Kaivalya (Supreme Liberation). In Kali Yuga, Bhagavan has bestowed two primary paths — Karma Mārga (Path of Action) and Jñāna Mārga (Path of Knowledge). Selfless actions performed with devotion lead one towards knowledge and liberation.
The Yajur Veda, particularly the Rudrādhyāya, prescribes sacred chanting and homa that remove accumulated karmas, bestow inner purification, and lead the seeker towards Amṛtatva — immortality.
Programme Schedule
Friday, 15 May 2026
Saturday, 16 May 2026
Sunday, 17 May 2026
Seva Opportunities
Participate by offering seva. Each contribution supports the sacred event and the welfare of Veda Gurukulas.
॥ शिवसंकल्पमस्तु ॥
May our minds be filled with auspicious resolve.
We earnestly request all devotees to participate actively and help make this sacred endeavour successful through your presence and support.