Gnanananda Giri
philosopher
Gnanananda was an Indian guru, referred to by followers as Swami Sri Gnanananda Giri. He was the Disciple of the Sri Sivaratna Giri Swamigal and one of the leaders (Peetathipathis) of the Jyotir Math, one of the four Mutts established by Adi Sankara. This lineage of Peetathipathis is also called the 'Giri' Paramparai, as seen from the Peetathipathis' name which ends with 'Giri'. Gnanananda is a Mahayogi, Siddha Purusha, Himalayan sage and Indian philosopher. He believed in Advaita Vedanta because of his lineage. He had a number of followers including Vidyananda, Triveni and Dasagiri. He blessed Hari to 1. Haridhos Giri to do Namasankeerthanam and Guru Bakthi Prachara Swami had a number of accomplished followers through his abnormally long tenure- Bramanamda who took samadhi at Puskar, Achutadasa of Polur. He loved obsurity. He changed identity to avoid being recognised .
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