PM Narendra Modi shares condolence on sad demise of Pejawar Mutt Vishwesha Teertha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the sad demise of Pejawar Mutt chief's Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji who passed away on Sunday due to multiple organ failure. According to the information, the health condition of the chief of Pejavara Mutt Vishwesha Teertha Swamiji was very critical. The Pejavara Mutt is one of the 'Ashta' Mutts of Udupi. Meanwhile, Mutt officials and the junior pontiff Vishwaprasanna Teertha Swamiji decided to shift the seer from the hospital to the mutt on Sunday. PM Modi said in a tweet: "Sri Vishvesha Teertha Swamiji of the Sri Pejawara Matha, Udupi will remain in the hearts and minds of lakhs of people for whom he was always a guiding light. A powerhouse of service and spirituality, he continuously worked for a more just and compassionate society. Om Shanti." https://www.ptcnews.tv/kanpur-pm-narendra-modi-falls-on-the-stairs-at-ganga-ghat-video/ He also added that "I consider myself blessed to have got many opportunities to learn from Sri Vishvesha Teertha Swamiji. Our recent meeting, on the pious day of Guru Purnima was also a memorable one. His impeccable knowledge always stood out. My thoughts are with his countless followers." On December 20, the 88-year-old was hospitalised following his breathing difficulty. Since then, he was in the ICU. -PTC News
