Śrī Bharatī Tīrtha

Śrī Bharatī Tīrtha is the senior Jagadguru of the Sringeri Sharada Peethamri) Sharada Peetham, the southern Advaita seat traced to Adi Shankara. He has presided over the peetham since 1989, continuing the unbroken lineage of Advaita Vedānta masters.

Life/History

Born in 1951, he was initiated into sannyāsa and installed as the 36th Jagadguru of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham. Under his guidance, the peetham has expanded its educational and charitable activities across India and abroad.

Teachings/Contributions

He upholds the classical Advaita Vedānta tradition of Shankara, emphasizing scriptural study, Vedic rituals, and the practice of dharma. He has authored several works and delivered numerous discourses on the Upanishads, Brahma Sūtras, and Bhagavad Gītā.

Legacy

His tenure has seen the establishment of new temples, schools, and hospitals under the Sringeri Sharada Peetham’s auspices. He is revered as a living exemplar of traditional Advaita Vedānta.

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