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Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Swamigal, the 68th Acharya of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, was popularly known as the ‘Sage of Kanchi’, ‘Paramacharya’ and ‘Jagadguru’. Born on 20 May 1894, he assumed the position as head of the Mutt when he was only 13 in 1907 and became a well-known spiritual icon in Tamil Nadu, India, and abroad, especially among Shaivites, for his tireless work to both embody and to teach the principles of Advaita Vedanta. Since he was considered to be a modern-day saint and an incarnation of Adi Sankara, there has been constant demand from his followers and disciples, even during his lifetime, to read about events from his life, his activities, and his discourses. The first Tamil language biography, written by Sri Sambamurthi Sastri, a younger brother of His Holiness, was released in 1957. The book you hold in your hand is an abridged translation of this earlier biography with additional details of his travels and activities outside Tamil Nadu, for his non-Tamil devotees. Authored by PG Sundararajan, this book also provides insight into his views on aspects of Hindu culture like caste, religious conversions among marginalized Hindus, cow slaughter, and dowry, making it an interesting document that details his influences on national discourse, politics, and social norms. Read more books on Biography Category
VaradhKrish –
This book talks about our beloved Paramacharya and a history of many decades. The kind of love that He had shown throughout not only makes us wonder but also prepares us to receive it and makes us want to be associated. In other words, gives us bakthi. It would be amazing to map the routes from this book and undertake to see them, in person, when we visit those routes. This book shows us our own people, history, culture and love. A book to own and refer many times over. A book to keep as a reference and surprise even locals of many places about their own places throughout Bharat. A book to undertake a pilgrimage in Bharat by just reading it and to receive Paramacharya’s blessings.
kkbooks@admin –
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We deeply appreciate your connection to the book and Paramacharya’s teachings. Your idea of mapping the pilgrimage routes is truly meaningful. Thank you for your continued support!