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In the sacred silence of a small South Indian town, a divine soul was born in 1894—Swaminathan, who would later become Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswati, the 68th Shankaracharya of the revered Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. This book traces the inspiring journey of this saintly child as he ascended to spiritual leadership at the tender age of 13, growing into one of the greatest realized masters of our time—lovingly known as Maha Periyava.
Covering the extraordinary first phase of his life, from birth to the completion of his 21-year-long Kashi Yatra, this book is more than a biography. It is a pilgrimage through time, detailing his travels across the length and breadth of Bharat on foot—reviving Vedic traditions, restoring temples, guiding kings and commoners alike, and radiating the pure light of Sanatana Dharma. Every page is steeped in devotion, wisdom, and grace—bringing to life forgotten moments, miraculous encounters, and profound teachings from a saint who lived not just for his time, but for all time. Whether you are a devotee, a seeker, or a lover of India’s spiritual heritage, Sanatana Jyoti will awaken your inner self and transport you to a time when a silent sage walked among us, embodying compassion, humility, and divine wisdom.
“His silence spoke volumes. His glance awakened lifetimes. His journey lit the path for generations.”
Hara Hara Shankara... Jaya Jaya Shankara...!
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Vijay Vasudevan
With over two decades of leadership experience in the BFSI sector, the author has held senior roles across Sales, Credit, Collections, Strategy, Business Transformation, and Technology, including serving as a Chief Information Officer (CIO). A graduate of the prestigious Master CIO Program from Carnegie Mellon University, he has combined strategic foresight with operational excellence to drive impactful digital and cultural transformation across large organizations.
Beyond his corporate accomplishments, the author has always been drawn to the spiritual path, deeply rooted in the traditions of Sanatana Dharma. Though trained in the rigor of analytics and enterprise systems, his heart has long belonged to the timeless truths of Vedanta, Bhakti, and the sacred lives of saints.
The journey of this book, Sanatana Jyoti, began not as a literary ambition but as a divine calling.Through a series of inner promptings, dreams, and profound spiritual experiences, the author came to realize that Maha Periyava himself had chosen him to chronicle this sacred narrative. What began as a humble act of devotion gradually unfolded into a deeper mission—to illuminate the untold episodes and teachings of Kanchi Mahaswami, and to offer them as a lamp to future generations.
In every page of Sanatana Jyoti, the author stands not as a scholar or historian, but as a devotee—writing only what was inspired by the grace and guidance of Sri Maha Periyava.
