Sri Azhagiya Singar (1926 - )
Srivan Satakopa Sri Narayana Yatheendra Mahadesikan is the 45th head (Jeeyar) of the Ahobilam Mutt, a South Indian Vaishnavite Mutt and probably the most prominent of the Vaishnavite Mutts of Tamil Nadu, even though Ahobilam is situated in Andhra Pradesh. Lord Narasimha, the Half Lion Half Man form of Lord Vishnu is the prominent diety of this Mutt. Born on December 12, 1926 at Villivalam in North Arcot district, Sri Krishnamacharyar was a student of the Madras University, passing Nyaya Siromani in 1949 and received the first prize for general proficiency. He is one of the foremost experts on the Sreebhasya, Rahasyatrayasara, Ramayana, Bhagavatham, Thiruppavai and Geetha. He has written commentaries on a number of ancient works. The 44th Jeeyar suddenly took ill in October 1991 and without hesitation he called upon Krishnamacharya to take up the reins of the Mutt. The annointation ceremony took place on October 21, 1991 amidst traditional rituals that prepared Krishnamacharya for renunciation and then ascension as the 45th Peetadhipathi of Ahobila Mutt, when he took the asrama name, "Srivan Satakopa Sri Narayana Yatheendra Mahadesikan".
"There has been an unbroken succession of great Acharyas in Ahobila Mutt, who have realised the "TRUTH" and are always intent on the good of their following, and through them, the good of the world at large. The scriptures stress that the guidance of "Acharya" is a "Must" for enlightenment and self- realisation for he alone can lead us from darkness to light. It is this torch of illumination that I am called upon to carry for the benefit of sishyas and aspirants", said His Holiness.
"There has been an unbroken succession of great Acharyas in Ahobila Mutt, who have realised the "TRUTH" and are always intent on the good of their following, and through them, the good of the world at large. The scriptures stress that the guidance of "Acharya" is a "Must" for enlightenment and self- realisation for he alone can lead us from darkness to light. It is this torch of illumination that I am called upon to carry for the benefit of sishyas and aspirants", said His Holiness.
