GururBrahma, GururVishnuhu, GururDevo Maheshwaraha G urusSaakshat ParaBrahma Tasmai Sree Guruve Namaha 144 S. 4 St. Montebello, CA – 90640 Ph: (323) 721-1772 Cordially invites you with family and friends to join the religious discourse on th Siva Karnamrutam By Sri Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma garu “He is …instrumental for bringing about a cultural and spiritual renaissance. His handling of the subtlest subjects of epics and Upanishads shows his great scholarship and command besides interpretative expertise. He is thus rightly called „samanvaya saraswathi‟. He draws huge gatherings of discerning listeners everywhere. His mission could be compared to that of Adisankara and also of Swami Vivekananda. His versatility is unparalleled.” -The Hindu, May 22, 2009 Program Tuesday, July 6th -6:00pm Traditional welcome with Poornakumbham by Temple President Dr. Prabhakar garu Wednesday July 7th -6:15pm Introduction of Shanmukha Sarma Garu by Sai Vara Prasad Kasibhatla -6:30pm to 7:00pm Dhoop Arti -7:00pm to 8:30pm Pravachanam by Sri Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma Garu -8:30pm Sheja Arti & Prasadam -9:00pm Sanmanam by Temple President Dr. Prabhakar garu -6:30pm to 7:00pm Dhoop Arti -7:00 to 8:30pm Pravachanam by Sri Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma Garu -8:30pm Sheja Arti & Prasadam For More Information: Please contact Sai Vara Prasad Kasibatla at (626) 445-3495 (home) Please visit us on the web at www.shirdisaila.org or email us at inquiries@shirdisaila.org About Sri Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma garu Brahmasri Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma Garu is a living legend of Sanatana Dharma and is a household name in the state of AP in particular and Telugus any where in the world in general. His discourses in Electronic media like TV on Sivananda Lahari, Lalita Sahsranamam, Sivatatvam, Ramayanam, Aditya Hridayam, Bhagvadgita, etc. are very popular. Starting his career with a stint in the largest circulated Telugu weekly Swati, Sri Sarma Garu penned lyrics for many hit films. But he could not stay for long in the film industry and quit the most glamorous and high paying profession to promote and to propagate our Sanatana Dharma. Sri Sarma Garu has penned more than 1000 devotional lyrics on Lord Shiva and published 111 of them in the form of a book titled Sivapadam. Eminent singers Shri S.P.Balasubramanyam and Garimella Balakrishna Prasad have composed music and sung these lyrics. Many Audio/CDs have been brought out. Shri Sarma has also scripted Kuchipudi Dance Ballet „Gangavataranam‟ and “Sambhavami Yugey Yugey” and eminent Dancers Smt Satyapriya Ramana and Smt. Shobha Naidu have choreographed these ballets and staged them. To educate and inculcate the noble values and virtues of our rich and ancient culture Sri Sarma Garu has started monthly magazine “RUSHIPEETHAM” and is very popular with spiritual seekers. Born in the family of Vedic scholars, Sri Sarma Garu has chosen the career of propagating our great culture, civilization, and values that we have cherished over the centuries. His interpretation of our ancient scriptures and scientific explanation / clarification makes the audience spell-bound and many devotees travel long distances and even go out of station to listen to his discourses. Conferred with “Vagdevi varaputra”, “Vakhyana vachaspathi”, “Samanvaya Saraswati” and many other recognitions and awards at a relatively young age of 42, Sri Sarma Garu is a simple, pious, cordial, and affable person of outstanding scholarship and an authority on Vedic literature and Sanatana Dharma. As Sri Sarma Garu has dedicated his life to the cause of enlightening people with correct interpretation of our scriptures driving out the dark clouds of misconceptions / improper perceptions surrounding the humanity fuelled by the so called learned men “Atheists”, we the devotees of Sri Sarma Garu here want him / his message reach every nook & corner of the world to enable the large number of his devotees throughout the globe avail the benefit of his message. The devotees of Sri Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma garu in LA To know more about Sri Sarma garu, please visit: www.rushipeetham.com or http://www.samavedam.org or you tube: samavedam shanmukha sarma