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Mahaperiyava Vidhyabhyasam - Mahendramangalam

When people travel in search of Holy places to purify themselves, Divinity in the form of Maha Periyava came to Mahendramangalam to sanctify it. It would not be any exaggeration if Mahendramangalam is called a Holy Place.

Holy Birth:

When Sri Subramania Sastrigal was working as the Inspector of Schools at Villupuram, Maha Periyava was born there as his second son at 19 Nazhigai of the morning on the auspicious star Anusham day of Salivahana Era 1817, Jaya Varusham, Vaikasi month Sunday the 8th day (20-May-1894). As the first son was named as Ganapathi, our Swamigal was named as Swaminathan, the sacred name of Lord Muruga (Subramanya).

Pitaarohanam

(Ascending to Seat of Head of Mutt):

Maha Periyava was duly given the Ashram in Paraabhava year, Maasi month 2nd day, the Wednesday (13-Feb-1907). At that time, He was just thirteen years of age. Since then, He occupied as the 68th Pontiff of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, installed by Adi Sankara Bhagavathpada, till He attained siddhi on Saturday the 8th of January, 1994. As a living God, He bestowed His blessings to the entire world. He assumed His name as Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswati', which was the name of His revered Guru 'SriChandrasekarendra Saraswati'

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Excerpts

Vijaya Yatra

The peetathipathis of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam had taken upon themselves as part of their pontifical duties, traveling around, giving audience to people, giving them advice and encouraging their spiritual growth. Our Swamigal also wanted to take on such a journey after becoming the Peetathipathi.

How he became the 68th pontiff

“ In the beginning of the year 1907, when I was studying in a Christian Mission School at Tindivanam, a town in South Arcot District, I...

Outlook of All Religions

Swamigal had respect for any religion that accepted God. He was of opinion that everyone should follow the scriptures and sayings of...

Visit to Sivaswamy Iyer High School at Thirukattupalli

In the beginning of the year 1924, Swamigal went to Thirukattipalli via Koviladi and also visited nearby villages like Nemam,...

Research about our Culture across the ocean

Swamigal was involved in various research during his travels. He found that Indian culture and practices were prevalent in Java and Bali...

Interest in Tamil

Swamigal took interest in research around Tamil Sangam literature, epics, Thevaram, Thirukural, Divya Prabandams of Azhvars, Periya...

Meeting with Gandhiji - Excerpts from “A Succinct Biography”

The details of the conversation between the great men remained a complete secret, since no one else was allowed inside. Even till long...

Visit to Saint Appaya Dikshithar’s Village

Swamigal visited Adayapalam which was known for its famous resident Appayya Dikshithar who had composed various books in northern...

Interview with Paul Brunton at Chengelput

Swamigal arrived at Chengelput in the beginning of January, 1931. The citizens of Chengelput, who were awaiting his visit for a long...

Interview to Harijan Politicians

Go puja (Puja to Cows) was held on the day of Mattu Pongal in January, 1933 at A.K.Ranganatha Iyer’s slate factory situated at...

Blessings to Brahmins residing at Chennai

Swamigal during his stay at Mylapore gave a lecture on 17-11-1932, specifically directed at the Brahmin community for their benefit....

Blessings to Teachers

Summary of Swamigal’s blessings to teachers: “Teachers are those who use what they learnt to make a living. Others are involved in...

Blessings to Students

Below is the summary of Swamigal’s lecture on December 18th, 1932 to the students at Hindu Theological High School situated on...

Concept of Nataraja

Below is the gist of Swamigal’s speech at Chennai on 20-10-1932 on Nataraja’s cosmic dance: “Nataraja is another name of Parameswara....

Ananthakrishna Sharma

Sri Swamigal wanted to find out the logistics of traveling to Kashi on foot. He had sent a young twenty year old man named Ananthakrishna...

Visit to Benaras Hindu University

Swamigal accepted the invitation of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya and visited the Benaras Hindu University. All the buildings in the...

Mahasabha of Pundits at Kashi

A huge conference consisting of all the pundits from Kashi, was organized on 9- 3-1935 at the Central Hall. All the renowned scholars, as...

Reception at Mitnapur

Swamigal visited the town of Mitnapur, situated about sixty miles southwest of Calcutta on the 27th of October, 1935. Terrorist...

Darshan for Prisoners

The news of Swamigal reached the prison at Mitnapur where freedom fighters were imprisoned. Amongst them were college students,...

56th Acharya at Vadavambalam (58th according to the mutt records)

Swamigal visited the small village of Vadvambalam, situated near the Chendhanur railway station, south of Vizhuppuram. The 56th Acharya...

Support of Musical Art

There is nobody who can enjoy the classical and aspects of the shastras in music like our Swamigal. He would listen raptly to the top...

Protector of all Religions

Courtesy: Swarajya Annual, 1971 His Holiness Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathy is one of the most magnetic and venerated personalities...

Maithreem Bhajatha

Song lyrics with meaning

This prayer was written by Paramacharya of Kanchi “Sri Chandhrashekara Saraswathi” (Periyava) to be sung in the U.N. Assembly by Smt. M.S.Subbalakshmi (Bharath Ratna) during its 50th anniversary and dealt about universal brotherhood and peace as enshrined by the Sanathana Dharma.