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Adi Shankara came to Shringeri where HrishyaShringa had meditated earlier. In his ashrama, there was a boy called Giri who was considered to be a dullard by all.
Giri however thought, "Isn't it enough if Acharya knows my ability?" and went on with his work
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Adi Shankara came to Shringeri where HrishyaShringa had meditated earlier. In his ashrama, there was a boy called Giri who was considered to be a dullard by all.
Giri however thought, "Isn't it enough if Acharya knows my ability?" and went on with his work
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One day he was late to class as he was washing his clothes. Acharya said, "Let's wait for Giri.." for which some students made fun and compared him to a wall
Acharya decided to teach a lesson and waited for Giri. Through yogic powers, he blessed Giri with abundant knowledge
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Acharya decided to teach a lesson and waited for Giri. Through yogic powers, he blessed Giri with abundant knowledge
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Giri was asked to give a discourse for which he presented verses in tōTaka vRtta (meter) praising his guru. The other students ego was removed and they were humbled at their ignorance.
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Adi Shankara named him TōTakaacharya and it's said Shardha idol in Sringeri was installed to commemorate this event.
TōTakaacharya went on to head the Jyotih Peetha in Badri
Ref: https://srisamsthana.org/shankaracharyaru/
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TōTakaacharya went on to head the Jyotih Peetha in Badri
Ref: https://srisamsthana.org/shankaracharyaru/
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Now, when I wanted to write this, I requested our experts @hamsanandi @ShrikaanthK and @Bhattavakya to share their insights from music / composition perspective. What followed was an amazing treasure trove of rich information
Don't miss this thread: https://twitter.com/GunduHuDuGa/status/1297201291676905473
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Don't miss this thread: https://twitter.com/GunduHuDuGa/status/1297201291676905473
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