Guru System
Gokarna Math follows a Guru system, wherein the head of the Math appoints a shishya, who succeeds the Guru. According to the Math's tradition, the shishya should be unmarried, and is selected at a very young age.
Shri Gokarna Math are followers of the Dwaita school of Vaishnavite philosophy founded by Maadhwacharya.
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