Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Mahaswamiji (20 May 1894 – 8 January 1994) or the Sage of Kanchi was the 68th Jagadguru of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. He is usually referred to as Paramacharya, Mahaswami or Maha Periyavar. He is widely considered as one of the greatest Indian sages of recent times . He was renowned for his saintly life, strict adherence to the sanyasa(asceticism) and unparalleled knowledge in a wide array of subjects. His erudition and compassion endeared him to everyone irrespective of class, religion, caste,creed, gender and nationality. His foremost vision was the protection of Vedas, tradition and dharma.
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