Yet he willingly prefers to live a life full of misery, pain and suffering. This is the tragedy of human life.
Sri Chandrasekhara Bharati Mahaswami
Sri Chandrasekhara Bharati Mahaswami (1892–1954), born Narasimha Sastri in Sringeri, became the 34th Jagadguru of Sringeri Sharada Peetham at age 20. A prodigious scholar, he mastered Vedantic scriptures under the guidance of his guru, Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Narasimha Bharati. Renowned for humility, detachment, and luminous wisdom, he lived as a true ascetic despite his exalted position. His presence transformed seekers, and his teachings clarified Advaita with rare simplicity. He withdrew from worldly affairs to deepen tapas, nominating his successor early. Considered a Jivanmukta, his life was marked by devotion, discipline, and compassion, guiding countless aspirants toward dharma and realization of the Self.