What happened to Jayendra Saraswathi?
Head priest of the Kanchi Sankara Mutt, Sankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi, passed away at Kanchipuram today. PTI reported that he died following a cardiac arrest. He had been rushed to a private hospital after he complained of uneasiness and chest pain. He was 82.
Why did Jayendra Saraswathi leave the mutt?
It took enormous amount of courage for Jagadguru Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Mahaswamigal to renounce the world including His parents at the age of 19 in order to become true spiritual guru.
Who is the successor of Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamigal?
Jayendra Saraswathi passes away: Controversial seer’s successor Vijayendra Saraswathi has his task cut out.
Who is the present Shankaracharya of Kanchi?
Vijayendra Saraswati
The 70th Shankaracharya, Vijayendra Saraswati is the current Shankaracharya, before which, the matha was headed by Jayendra Saraswathi, the 69th Shankaracharya.
When did Kanchi Periyava died?
8 January 1994
Jagadguru Shri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Mahaswamigal (20 May 1894 – 8 January 1994) also known as the Sage of Kanchi or Mahaperiyava (meaning, “The great elder”) was the 68th Jagadguru Shankaracharya of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham.
How did Periyava died?
When Periyava visited the town and came in a procession, he rushed out to see him and bowed to the majestic elephant on which he was seated. He died the following night.
Who killed Sankararaman?
It was alleged that Appu directed five gang men to murder Sankararaman. Ravi Subramanian, a civil contractor who constructed buildings related to the Kanchi Mutt was alleged to have arranged Appu for the murder.
Where is Maha Periyava samadhi located?
CHENNAI: A superstructure on the samadhi of Kanchi Shankaracharya Sri Jayendra Saraswathi who was interred besides the Brindavan (final resting place) of his guru Maha Periyava in Kancheepuram near here, will be ready in about two months from now.
When did Kanchi Periyava attain Samadhi?
Jagadguru Shri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Mahaswamigal (20 May 1894 – 8 January 1994) also known as the Sage of Kanchi or Mahaperiyava (meaning, “The great elder”) was the 68th Jagadguru Shankaracharya of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham.
Where was the body of Jayendra Saraswathi kept?
The priests started performing chanting of mantras and his body was kept for devotees to pay respects from 10 am of 28 February 2018 to 8am of 1 March 2018. Saraswati’s body was placed in the hall of the Kanchi math in a seated position]
Where did Jayendra Saraswati meet Nithyananda of ranijtha?
It is a shock to the followers of the Kanchi Mutt that Jayendra Saraswati had met with Nithyananda of Ranijtha, Rape fame at Kumbh Mela , Allahabad.
Who is the successor of Kanchi seer Jayendra Saraswati?
Jayendra Saraswathi was born Subramaniam Mahadeva Iyer on July 18, 1935, at Irulneeki in Thiruvarur district. In 1954, at 19, he was given the pontifical title ‘Jayendra Saraswathi’ and anointed the successor to the Kanchi Mutt by his guru, and the 68th pontiff of the mutt, Chandrashekarendra Saraswathi.
What did Jagadguru Sri Jayendra Saraswathi do?
Jagadguru Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Mahaswamigal broke the restraining rules of the Math and reached out to the downtrodden. He went to Harijan bastis and attracted thousands of new followers and devotees. He transformed a spiritual and ritualistic Math into a socially vibrant one.