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The head priest of Kanchipuram Kamakoti Peetam Math, Kanchi Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi, passed away early morning on February 28. Jayendra Saraswathi was the 69th Shankaracharya of the Kanchipuram Math. The head priest died at the age of 82, succumbing to his consistent ill health for a long time now. Jayendra Saraswathi took his last breath at Chennai’s Sri Ramchandra Hospital.
Condolences from all the parts of the country started pouring in, once the news of Shankaracharya’s demise came in. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President Venkaiah Naidu led the tributes, with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Health Minister JP Nadda among others followed suit.
1. Read what Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted:
Jagadguru Pujyashri Jayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya was at the forefront of innumerable community service initiatives. He nurtured institutions which transformed the lives of the poor and downtrodden. pic.twitter.com/s1vTpSxbbl
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 28, 2018
2. Read what Vice President Venkaiah Naidu tweeted:
I pay my respects to Kanchi peethadhipathi Shri Jayendra Saraswati who attained moksha. His contribution for the welfare of mankind and in promoting spirituality will always be an inspiration for others. #JayendraSaraswathi pic.twitter.com/2gcjDFgJmV
— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) February 28, 2018
3. Read what Finance Minister Arun Jaitley tweeted:
Deeply saddened by the demise of Jayendra Saraswati ji, the Shankaracharya of the Kanchipuram Kamakoti Peetam math. With his demise we have lost a great saint of present times, who has been a guiding force for the millions. My prayers for the liberated soul.
— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) February 28, 2018
4. Read what External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted:
My respectful homage to Param Pujya Swami Jayendra Saraswati Ji who has attained mahasamadhi this morning. I was fortunate to have his blessings always.
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) February 28, 2018
5. Read what Minister of Commerce & Industry Suresh Prabhu tweeted:
Shocking& saddening news of Mahasamadhi of Kanchi Acharya Pujya Jayendra Saraswati ji,revered saint, worshipped by millions.
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) February 28, 2018
6. Read what Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda tweeted:
Deeply saddened by the demise of Jayendra Saraswati ji, the Shankaracharya of the Kanchipuram Kamakoti Peetam math. His death will leave behind a great void in the society.
ॐ शांति
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) February 28, 2018
7. Read what MoS, Law & Justice, and Corporate Affairs PP Chaudhary tweeted:
I bow down to #JayendraSaraswati ji, the Shankaracharya of the Kanchipuram Kamakoti Peetam math who attained moksha today. ॐ शांति। pic.twitter.com/suhIXQhQQe
— P. P. Chaudhary (@ppchaudharyMoS) February 28, 2018
8. General Secretary of AICC Dr. CP Joshi tweeted:
Saddened to hear about the demise of Kanchi Peethadhipathi Shri Jayendra Saraswati . He will always be an inspiration for his contribution towards the welfare of mankind . May his soul Rest In Piece #JayendraSaraswathi pic.twitter.com/13tODzvmZ3
— Dr. C.P. Joshi (@drcpjoshi) February 28, 2018
As per the reports, the head priest was admitted to the hospital for the last couple of months. He was admitted with complaints of breathing problem and low blood pressure. The Math undertook a lot of charitable activities under its ambit, other than religious preaching, during the tenure of Jayendra Saraswati. Vijayendra Saraswati would now be appointed as the 70th Shankaracharya of Kanchipuram Kamakoti Peetam Math, after the demise of Jayendra Saraswathi.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Feb 28, 2018 11:49 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
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