Sudhindra Thirtha (Kashi Math) facts for kids
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| Birth Date | 31 March 1926 Ernakulam, Kerala, India |
| Died on | 17 January 2016 (aged 89) Haridwar |
| Birth name | Sadashiva Shenoy |
| Guru/teacher | Sukrathindra Thirtha |
Shrimat Sudhindra Thirtha Swami (born March 31, 1926 – died January 17, 2016) was an important spiritual leader. He was the head of the Kashi Math, a special religious center. He was the 20th leader in a long line of teachers, following a tradition called guru parampara. This means a line of teachers and their students.
Early Life and Learning
Sudhindra Thirtha, whose birth name was Sadashiva Shenoy, was born in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. He finished his high school studies in 1942 at St. Albert's High School. After that, he studied science at Maharajas College, also in Ernakulam.
Becoming a Spiritual Leader
As part of the Kashi Math tradition, a leader chooses a student to follow in their footsteps. This ensures the spiritual teachings continue. On July 7, 1989, Sudhindra Thirtha chose a young student to be his successor. This student was named Raghavendra Thirtha.
Later, on June 20, 2002, Sudhindra Thirtha chose another student to be his main successor. This student was named Samyamindra Thirtha Swamiji. Samyamindra Thirtha became the main disciple and the next leader of the Kashi Math.
Passing Away
Sudhindra Thirtha passed away on January 17, 2016. He died at the Vyasa Ashram in Haridwar, a holy city in India.
