Sri Bharathi Theertha Mahaswamiji

We humbly dedicate this Newsletter at the lotus feet of Maha Sannidhanam on the occasion of Divya Saptati-Purti Mahotsava and seek His blessings.

Sri Bharathi Theertha Mahaswamiji, the 36th Jagadguru Shankaracharya of Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri is one of the most revered pontiffs. He is held in high esteem by leading scholars for His erudition in sastras. His commitment to Sanatana Dharma is unquestionable and exceptional. He took his Deeksha from His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamiji, the 35th Acharya of Sringeri on 19 October 1989. Sri Bharathi Theertha Mahaswamiji’s breadth and depth of knowledge in tarka, nyaya, vedanta, mimamsa and vyakarana can be understood only by the most learned scholars. He is eloquent in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Hindi, and most significantly in Sanskrit. He gives regular public discourses which are well received by common people and respected by scholars. His memory of people, events and dates, besides the sastras, is legendary. Consistent with His deep commitment to spreading the tenets of Sanatana Dharma, His Holiness undertook several tours including nationwide tours. He started a number of veda and sastra pathashalas, educational institutions, food services to schools and rejuvenated hundreds of temples. With His discourses that are lucid and conforming to the letter of the sastras, He ever so passionately drives home the importance of adherence to dharma and faith in God. His years as the Sringeri pontiff have been packed with many glorious events and projects benefiting the devotees and the public at large. The extent of developmental works undertaken by the peetham during His period in Sringeri and around the country are enormous. During his tenure, we in the west in the USA and Canada were blessed with having Sharada peethams for our benefit. Mahaswamiji adores the Sharada Peetham as its 36th Shankaracharya showering His blessings on the multitude of devotees. (collected from various sources).

We humbly offer our pranaams and this Newsletter at His Lotus feet and seek his blessings.

Toronto; April 18, 2021