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Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (EP)

Udupi, Nov 10: Vishwapriya Theertha Swamiji of Adamaru Math announced that his disciple Eesha Priya Theertha as his successor.

Speaking to news reporters on Saturday, Vishwapriya Swamiji said that he had prayed to the Almighty for a suitable disciple and he has given him one. “I am 60 years old. Therefore, I am handing over the responsibilities of the Math to him. Eesha Priya has the knowledge of both worldly affairs and Vedas. I am proud of him. I too will be his guide,” he said.

“Financial administration, visit of Guru Math and prayers are the responsibilities of the seer. Eesha Priya is the 33rd seer of Adamaru tradition. Elder seer should transfer his responsibilities to junior seer when he is alive. Eesha Priya was accepted as a disciple in Durga Betta on June 19, 2014. A disciple qualifies to be a successor in due course. Only worshiping the idol of deity is not God's work. God should be found in service of people. My disciple should spend another twelve years in research,” said Vishwapriya Theertha Swamiji.

Eesha Priya Swamiji said that Rama had gone to forest asking Bharath to rule. “The senior seer has given me the responsibilities likewise. Everybody longs for respect. Adamaru Swamiji is different. He has already given me the responsibilities. This decision is a message to the society. I will not do any work without asking elders. I will perform as the president of educational institute as per the guidance from elders,” he said.

Vishwapriya Swamiji had become disciple in 1972.

Vishwapriya Swamiji was 33 years old when he became first Paryaya.

Eesha Priya is 33 years old now.