The Sculptor of Sanyasins: Shri Vidyamaanya Teertha’s Decade of Dedication
In the year 1973, a monumental decision was made by Shri Vidyamaanya Teertha, the revered guru of the Adamaru Matha. Instead of continuing his customary tours, he chose to remain in the serene village of Adamaru near Udupi. The reason behind this significant choice was not merely for rest, but for a noble and far-reaching purpose—to impart the profound knowledge of Dvaita Vedanta and other allied shastras to four young sanyasins. These four young monks had been initiated into the path of renunciation with a specific destiny: to become the future heads of four Mathas, each with a rich and ancient lineage. Understanding the gravity of his responsibility, Shri Vidyamaanya Teertha dedicated the next ten years of his life to nurturing, teaching, and sculpting these young disciples. The training was intense and comprehensive, covering every aspect of Dvaita philosophy, from […]
