Swami Chandrashekhara Bharati III (1892–1954,) born Narasimha Sastri, was a Hindu saint, philosopher, and the 34th Jagadguru Shankaracharya of Sringeri Sharada Peetham, known for his spiritual wisdom and contributions to Advaita Vedānta. He is revered as a Jivanmukta, one who attained liberation while alive.
Born in Sringeri, India, he was his parents’ only surviving child. Displaying exceptional intellect and devotion, he studied Sanskrit and Vedāntic scriptures under Swami Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Narasimha Bharati. In 1912, at 19, he was initiated into sannyasa and became Sringeri’s Shankaracharya.
Chandrashekhara Bharati III authored several spiritual and philosophical works, including Bhagavad Gita Bhashya, Vivekachudamani Commentary (on the Advaita Vedānta treatise attributed to Adi Shankara,) and Guru Kripa Vilasa (“The Manifestation of the Guru’s Grace.”) His writings emphasize self-inquiry, devotion, and non-dualism.
Spending much of his life in meditation and solitude, he guided disciples through letters and personal interactions. His teachings continue to shape Advaita Vedānta and Hindu philosophy.
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Wealth and happiness are not related to each other as cause and effect. An attempt to secure happiness by securing wealth is as futile as it is absurd.
—Chandrasekhara Bharati III
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