Speech of HH Sri Datta Vijayananda Teertha Swamiji – January 5, 2016 – Mallahally
Compiled by Smt Hira Duvvuri
Sri Ganesaya Namaha
Sri Saraswatyai Namaha
Sripada Vallabha Narasimha Saraswati
Sri Guru Dattatreyaya Namaha
Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Sadgurubhyo Namo Namaha.
Bharata Mata ki Jai.
You know why I am here. You are at a good age. A seed is sown. Only then a tree grows. Add water. Add fertilizer. Add sunshine. Good seeds are essential. Sprouts. Leaves. Flowers, Fruits. Shade. Pure Air, and after the tree is dead, Timber, so many things a tree gives. No wastage. Man should also live like a tree. Nothing should be wasted. You are seeds, and the teachers water the seeds. You collect and absorb the water. You grow. Protect parents, society, town, and your school at Mallahally. You must help your school. Improve the building. Dream big. Visualize. You must grow big and strong like Hanuman. Boys and girls. Concentrate on studies. Read, write, play well, and eat well – oota, aata, and paatha. All are very important. Grow strong. Do Yoga exercises. Get a Job, earn well. Help the country.
In Pathankot some terrorists attacked. The soldiers have sacrificed their lives. You all must develop patriotism, and respect for teachers and elders. Never tell lies. False stomach ache becomes real stomach ache if you tell a lie. Give up fear. Speak the truth always. Pray regularly. I trust you will.
Stay healthy. Feet and heart must be protected. Do not go barefoot on the road while going to school. Wash feet before entering the home. It is unhealthy otherwise. One day a child got hurt, walking barefoot to this school here.
I studied, and my Guru Sri Swamiji also studied in government schools like this. I decided to provide shoes to the students. Devotees came forward to sponsor them. I am very happy to see all of you. You also got a chance to see me. Listen to your teachers. Live well, become good citizens.
Chant God’s name loudly. Learn the Hanuman Chalisa. He is our protector.
Jaya Guru Datta
Sri Guru Datta