The Hindu’s book on Mahaperiyava is now available in Tamil

The life and teachings of Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi or Mahaperiyava continue to inspire people across generations.

The book, Kanchi Mahaswami – Unmayin Avataram, published by The Hindu, is one such. Now launched in Tamil, this two-volume biography of Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi, the 68th pontiff of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, offers an insightful look into the Acharya’s remarkable life, tracing his journey from his early days to his profound spiritual learnings under various gurus.

The first volume traces his early Vijaya yatras, capturing how each town transformed under his presence. The second follows his pan-India pilgrimages and his return to Kanchipuram in 1985.

Kanchi Mahaswami — Unmaiyin Avataram- Vol.2

One of the highlights of the book is its exploration of Mahaperiyava’s meetings and interactions with prominent political and religious leaders of the time.

These richly-layered details are brought to life through rare photographs of Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi, Sri Jayendra Saraswathi and Sri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswathi and artist Ma.Se’s evocative illustrations. The inclusion of images in the Tamil edition of Sri Sathya Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi, the 71st pontiff, brings a sense of immediacy and continuity to the Kanchi Peetam’s illustrious guru parampara. The edition also talks, in detail, about the rituals involved in the initiation process of the new pontiff, supported by suitable images.

Information about Sri Kamakshi Amman temple’s 1,200-year-old inscriptions, and even the presence of a once-adjacent Buddhist monastery at Kanchipuram are interesting additions.

With its special 25 per cent launch offer, this Tamil edition is equally appealing to readers, who wish to relive the saint’s era, and to younger generations, eager to understand their roots.

To get a copy of the book log on to https://publications. thehindugroup.com/bookstore/