Building Future Leaders Through Quality Education
JSS Mahavidyapeetha came into existence as the brain child of His Holiness Jagadguru Dr. Sri Sri Shivaratri Rajendra Mahaswamiji in 1954. His Holiness strongly believed that education is the only weapon to eradicate poverty. So, Swamiji opened a number of education institutions and hostels in and around Mysuru. JSS Mahavidyapeetha takes a lead in spreading literacy, learning, providing health care, nurturing rural development and ensuring a better quality of life. It is a model socio-cultural and spiritual institution providing strong thrust on social, cultural, spiritual and ethical values through JSS Sharana Sahithya, JSS Music forum, JSS Kala Mantapa, Mysore Citizen Forum, JSS Old age home, JSS Spiritual Mission and so on.
Jagadguru Dr. Sri Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Swamiji
Founder & Spiritual LeaderJSS Mahavidyapeetha
Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamigalu the 23rd pontiff, ascended the Holy Seat in 1928, when he was hardly twelve and shared the responsibilities with his senior, Jagadguru Pattada Shivarathri Mahaswamigalu. Like his illustrious predecessor he was a firm believer in the good of one and all. Jagadguruji had been at the helm of affairs of the Math for more than half a century, a period full of events seeking nothing but the welfare of all. A scholar in Kannada and Sanskrit Jagadgurugalu knew English also. He was a patron of arts and literature. He was thoughtful and sensitive to an astonishing degree. But he had, unlike others, mastered the art of turning every noble thought of his into a reality. The wisdom of all his predecessors seemed to have culminated in him. Every step he took was a step forward in search of new areas of service. That was how he could build an empire of educational institutions. But he was not an emperor seeking any sort of aggrandizement. Essentially he was a tireless worker, without any selfish ends. However, the early years of his pontificate were not rosy. It was often reflected that he had to struggle relentlessly and staked his personal comforts to get even a small work done. A single minded dedication to a task aimed at the welfare of all alone goaded him to trudge a path of sacrifice. For this discipline, if we can call it so, he owed a deep debt of gratitude to his senior, Pattada Shivarathri Swamigalu. His Holiness attained Samadhi in 1986 and the shrine can be visited at Suttur.
The Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeswara Mahavidyapeetha (JSS MVP) The Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeswara Mahavidyapeetha (JSS MVP) sponsored and nurtured by the 23rd pontiff of Jagadguru Dr. Sri Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Swamiji, Sri Veera Simahasana Math, Suttur, has been dedicating itself to the creation of a better future ever since it was formally established in 1954. The JSS Mahavidyapeetha is a socio-cultural institution that has pioneered the concept of education as a tool for social change. While the focus has been on providing opportunities for formal education, there is strong parallel thrust on values, ethics and the meeting of societal obligations. Through its over 300 institutions it not only provides learning to about 40,000 students but touches the lives of millions more through a cascading effect.A child can begin its education in Kindergarten and proceed to earn a degree as well as a doctorate in several branches of learning. Simultaneously, the Mahavidyapeetha has strengthened the roots of our ancient knowledge, wisdom and culture through Sanskrit Pathashalas, Yoga Kendras, Spiritual Retreats, Gurukulas, Art and Cultural Forums.Today, the JSS Mahavidyapeetha has its branches in Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Dubai, Mauritius and the United States of America. This great institution has gained national and international recognition under the able guidance and blessings of the present pontiff Sri Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji.
