About Sri Chandrasekhara Bharati Swamiji

Sri Chandrasekhara Bharati Swamiji was the 34th Jagadguru of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham, known for his deep austerity, wisdom, and realization of Advaita Vedanta. Born in 1892, he took sannyasa at a young age and dedicated his life to upholding and spreading the teachings of Sanatana Dharma. He was a true Jivanmukta (liberated soul) who lived with utmost simplicity, embodying the highest ideals of renunciation and devotion. His profound insights into Vedanta, along with his deep compassion for devotees, made him one of the most revered spiritual masters of modern times.

Despite his reclusive nature, he guided seekers with practical advice on dharma, devotion, and self-inquiry. His discourses and teachings, often delivered in simple yet profound words, continue to inspire spiritual aspirants. He composed hymns and offered commentaries on scriptures, reinforcing the path of Advaita. His miracles and spiritual grace remain legendary among devotees. In 1954, he entered Jalasamadhi, leaving behind a legacy of spiritual wisdom that continues to illuminate countless lives.

About this Book

This book is a collection of the talks given by His Holiness Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati on different occasions over a period of several months. The talks have been classified and arranged in a sequence just as a goldsmith fashions a necklace of gems from stray stones, after selection and setting. There are chapters on right living, pursuit of happiness, true education, purification of the mind, and need for strenuous effort. The goal is pointed out clearly and the way is shown with such simplicity that even a child can understand. Like all great sages, the Jagadguru has expressed the most sublime truths in simple homely similes and anecdotes.

The book should appeal even to those who seek happiness, real and true happiness in this world, laying emphasis as it does on good conduct and right attitude to the world around us.