Shri Vidyabhinava Valukeswara Bharati Swami of Kudli Sringeri Matha attained Mahasamadhi on 10.4.1936. Immediately the Mysore Government took over the management of the Matha and Shri Saccitananda Shankara Bharathi Swami was duly installed as His Successor.

In 1940, when the Government decided to hand over administration back to the young Swami, He did not rush to take charge. Instead, before taking over, in December 1940, He asked for an audit of the Matha’s internal affairs, properties inside and outside Mysore State and accounts by the Goverment department. He also sought continued Government support to protect the Kudli Matha’s assets and regular audit of its accounts in order to ensure transparency after His taking-over of the administration.

This is a landmark case of responsible and transparent succession for all Mathas.

Image: Shri Saccitananda Shankara Bharathi Swamigal of Shri Kudli Sringeri Shankaracharya Matha