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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...
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