There is a news item that the Kanchi Periyavar sent a telegram to PMO’s office, on the impending danger to Rajiv Gandhi‘s Life, in March 1981.
This was before Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination in May 1981.
Lotus feet of Kanchi Periyavar.
““..Dear Sri Rajiv,there’s a serious threat to your life in the month of May in Tamil Nadu..Please do not visit this state during May,1991..If you still have a compelling reason to do so,please visit the Kanchi Math first and seek the divine blessings of His Holiness Sri Sankara Bhagawatpada and then go ahead with your tour of Tamil Nadu..””
This , the report claims, that the PMO did not take seriously.
I cross checked the information.
There is no evidence either confirming or denial.
Hoax Slayer also has no information on this.
Kanchi Mutt can clear the air.
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On a midnight some time during the month of March,1991..
A telegram delivery boy hurriedly walked into formerIndia prime minister Rajiv Gandhi’s personal secretariat…He delivered an urgent telegram paper to an authorized person there…He later asked that person to immediately hand it over to Rajiv Gandhi..
That telegram was sent by the office of His Holiness the Paramacharya of Kanchi Kama Kothi Peetham,Shri.Chandrasekharendra Saraswati..
It was a highly confidential message,from His Holiness,carrying some very important instructions meant to be conveyed to Rajiv Gandhi..Rajiv Gandhi at that time was on a whirlwind tour of Northern India campaigning for his party’s victory in the next general elections….
Surprisingly,for some strange reasons..
This crucial telegram message has never reached Rajiv Gandhi..Although the exact reasons for such an irresponsible act are so far not known,what remains now to be known is that why such an important message from the holy Paramacharya,whom Rajiv Gandhi very reverentially follows,was not conveyed to him..
Did anyone deliberately hide it from Rajiv Gandhi or was that just a routine human error..??..Or was there any other large scale criminal conspiracy that prevented that telegram from reaching Rajiv Gandhi..
Kanchi Periyava, also known as Kanchi Maha Periyava, was a highly revered spiritual leader and the 68th Shankaracharya of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. He was born as Chandrasekarendra Saraswati Swamigal on May 20, 1894, in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu.
Kanchi Periyava dedicated his life to the service of humanity and the preservation of Hinduism. He traveled extensively, spreading the teachings of Advaita Vedanta and guiding countless devotees on the path of spirituality. He emphasized the importance of self-realization and the unity of all religions.
During his tenure as the head of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, Kanchi Periyava was instrumental in reviving the traditional practices of Hinduism and establishing numerous educational and charitable institutions. He was known for his simplicity, humility, and profound wisdom.
Devotees of Kanchi Periyava regard him as an incarnation of Lord Shiva and deeply revere him for his spiritual guidance and blessings. His teachings continue to inspire millions of people around the world even after his Mahasamadhi (departure from the physical body) on January 8, 1994.
“Deivathin Kural” is a renowned book written by Sri. Ra. Ganapathy on Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswati Swamigal, also known as Kanchi Periyava. The book is a compilation of his discourses and teachings on various aspects of Hindu philosophy, traditions, culture, and spirituality. It covers a wide range of topics including Vedic rituals, social and moral values, the significance of festivals, the importance of devotion, and the essence of Hindu dharma.
The book is divided into multiple volumes and is considered a treasure trove of wisdom for spiritual seekers and devotees. It provides insights and guidance on how to lead a righteous and fulfilling life, promoting a harmonious existence with oneself and with society.
“Deivathin Kural” has been widely appreciated and revered for its depth of knowledge, clarity of thought, and practical relevance. It continues to be a source of inspiration and guidance for millions of people seeking spiritual enlightenment.
If you are interested in reading “Deivathin Kural,” you can find it in leading bookstores or online platforms. It is available in multiple languages and is a valuable resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of Hindu philosophy and spirituality.
Kanchi Periyavar, also known as Chandrasekarendra Saraswati Swamigal, was a revered spiritual leader and the 68th Shankaracharya of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. His teachings focus on the following key principles:
1. Spirituality and Humility
Emphasized the importance of humility in spiritual practice.
Believed that true knowledge comes from surrendering the ego.
2. Unity of Religions
Advocated for the unity among different religions and taught that all paths ultimately lead to the same truth.
3. Service to Humanity
Encouraged selfless service (seva) to others as a means of spiritual growth and fulfillment.
Stressing that helping others is as important as personal spiritual advancement.
4. Importance of Knowledge
Stressed the significance of both theoretical knowledge (jnana) and experiential knowledge (anubhava).
Encouraged the study of scriptures and philosophical texts to gain deeper insights.
5. Detachment
Taught the value of detachment from material possessions and desires.
Encouraged followers to lead a simple life focused on spiritual pursuits.
6. Meditation and Contemplation
Advocated regular practice of meditation to achieve mental peace and clarity.
Promoted contemplation on one’s true nature and the nature of the divine.
7. Devotion and Surrender
Encouraged deep devotion (bhakti) towards God and surrendering to the divine will.
Highlighted the importance of faith and trust in the divine plan.
8. Conduct and Ethics
Stressed the importance of ethical living and righteous conduct (dharma).
Believed that purity of thought, word, and deed is essential for spiritual evolution.
Conclusion
Kanchi Periyavar’s teachings continue to inspire millions, emphasizing a balanced approach to life that integrates spirituality with practical living. His wisdom remains relevant, encouraging individuals to live a life rooted in dharma, compassion, and devotion.
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Here is the Periyava Ashtakam of eight verses in Sanskrit, Tamil and English. काञ्ची पेरियवा अष्टक स्तोत्रम्
“During the childhood of the Acharya, his father consulted an astrologer who, upon studying the boy’s horoscope, is said to have been so stunned that he prostrated himself before the boy exclaiming that “One day the whole world will fall at his feet”.In 1906, the 66th Acharya of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham performed the annual Chaturmasyam (a forty-day annual ritual performed by Hindu ascetics while remaining in one place), in a village near Tindivanam in Tamil Nadu. This was Swaminathan’s first exposure to the Math and its Acharya. Later, Swaminathan accompanied his father whenever he visited the Math where the Acharya was deeply impressed by the young boy.
In the first week of February 1907, the Kanchi Kamakoti Math had informed Subramanya Sastrigal that Swaminathan’s first cousin (son of his mother’s sister) was to be installed as the 67th Peetathipathi. The presiding Acharya was then suffering from smallpox and had the premonition that he might not live long. He had, therefore, administered upadesa to his disciple Lakshminathan before he died. Sastrigal being away in Trichinopoly on duty arranged for the departure of Swaminathan with his mother to Kanchipuram. The boy and his mother started for Kalavai (where Lakshminathan was camping) to console his aunt who, while also being a widow, had just given up her only son to be an ascetic. They traveled by train to Kanchipuram and halted at the Sankara Math. By then, Lakshminathan had fallen ill:
I had a bath at the Kumara Koshta Tirtha. A carriage of the Math had come there from Kalavai with the people to buy articles for the Maha Puja on the tenth day of the passing of the previous 66th Acharya. One of them, a hereditary maistry (mason) of the Math, asked me to accompany him. A separate cart was engaged for the rest of the family to follow me. During the journey the maistry hinted to me that I might not return home and that the rest of my life might be spent in the Math itself. At first I thought that my elder cousin having become the Head of the Math, it was his wish that I should live with him. But the maistry gradually clarified matters as the cart rolled on. The acharya had fever which developed into delirium and that was why I was being separated from the family to be taken to Kalavai… I was stunned by this unexpected turn of events. I lay in a kneeling posture in the cart, shocked as I was, repeating “Rama… Rama,” the only prayer I knew. My mother and other children came some time later only to find that instead of her mission of consoling her sister, she herself was placed in the state of having to be consoled
There have been a lot of Sages, we hear, in the Puranic Age.
The Compassion,Discipline,Self-Denial and Simple Living of these Sages are so unbelievable that one tends to dismiss them as a figment of imagination.
But, as if to prove ourselves totally wrong ,there comes a time when Sages of such Nature appear.
Along with Sri Ramana Maharishi.His Holiness Sri Chandra Sekarendra Saraswati of Kanchi Mutt is one who can give us a glimpse into the world of Sages and their Compassion.
Like Ramana, Periyavar/Periyava(Elder/Great Man), as Sri Chandra Sekara Saraswati is fondly called, was not a Man of Miracles.
He always had time for the poor and the distressed.
For him,a piece of Gold or a piece of tin were the same, as Lord Krishna proclaims as the characteristic of a Stiththa Pragna( Man who is anchored in Reality).
He was learned beyond words.
Astronomy,Astrology,The Vedas,Modern Science, Archaeology,History,Sociology,History of The World,Numismatics,The Bible, The Koran,Zend-Avesta,- you name it, he can put any scholar to shame.
Yet he will seek clarification from people as if he knows nothing.
I am reminded of Sri.Ramana Maharishi of Tirivannamalai.
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Sir Arthur Osbourne, the Maharishi‘s biographer recalls an incident.
Osbouune asked Ramana, whether what He teaches is The Advaita of Sri Sankaracharya.
Bhagwan replied ‘I am expressing what I have felt. Learned people like you tell me that it is like what Sankara said.I do not know’!
The same humility was evident with the Periyavar.
Osbourne records an instance concerning The Periyavar.
Arthur Osbourne came to India in search of Sages/Realized Souls, seeking knowledge.
He toured the length and breadth of India and could find none.
Some one informed hm of Ramana Maharishi.
Osbourne went to Sri Ramanasramam,Tiruvannamalai.
Bhgagwan Ramana Maharishi never tried to convert people into his line of thinking.
( His normal refrain was ‘ if you are hungry,you have to eat; I can not eat for you;I can not do any thing,If you want to realize God, you have to attempt)
Osboune sat among the group of people in front of Sri Ramana.
Ramana did not even look at him.much less to talk to him.
Osbourne was disillusioned.
He thought of Ramana Maharishi as a Charlatan and he left.
While leaving Tiruvannamali he chanced upon travelling with the Periyavar.
While travelling, Periyavar casually observed ‘ you have come to India in search of a Guru.
You are not satisfied.You have seen Ramana. You think he is a charlatan.Ramana is your Guru, you will return to England and come back to Ramana’
Osbourne came back and became an ardent Disciple of Ramana Maharishi and published Ramana’s Biography and edited ‘The Mountain Path‘ till his death’
Periyavar was one whose intuition and compassion knows no bound.( I am using the present tense as he showering his Blessings even now, though he left his physical frame)
I shall be posting a few instances.
Now I am posting a Video about the Kanchi Periyavar by Suki.Sivam , well-known Speaker.
Jagadguru Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Swamigal (Tamil: சந்திரசேகரேந்திர சரஸ்வதி சுவாமிகள்) (May 20, 1894 – January 8, 1994) or theSage of Kanchi was the 68th Jagadguru in the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. He is usually referred to as Paramacharya or Mahaswami or Maha Periyavaal.
Maha Periyavaal was born on 20 May 1894, under Anuradha star according to the Hindu calendar, into a Kannadiga SmarthaHoysala Karnataka Brahmin family in Viluppuram, South Arcot District, Tamil Nadu as Swaminatha. He was the second son of Subramanya Sastri, a District Education Officer. The child was named Swaminatha, after the family deity, Lord Swaminatha of Swamimalai, near Kumbakonam. Swaminatha began his early education at the Arcot American Mission High School at Tindivanam, where his father was working. He was an exceptional student and excelled in several subjects.[citation needed] In 1905, his parents performed his Upanayanam, a Vedic ceremony which qualifies a Brahmin boy to begin his Vedic studies under an accomplished teacher.[citation needed]
Incidents leading to Sainthood
During the childhood of the Acharya, his father consulted an astrologer who, upon studying the boy’s horoscope, is said to have been so stunned that he prostrated himself before the boy exclaiming that “One day the whole world will fall at his feet”.In 1906, the 66th Acharya of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peethamperformed the annual Chaturmasyam (a forty-day annual ritual performed by Hindu ascetics while remaining in one place), in a village near Tindivanam in Tamil Nadu. This was Swaminathan’s first exposure to the Math and its Acharya. Later, Swaminathan accompanied his father whenever he visited the Math where the Acharya was deeply impressed by the young boy.
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