Shankarashram II
Swami Shankarāshram II (Devanagari: स्वामी शङकर्ाश्रम्, Swā.mi Śan.ka.rā.shram) was the Fourth head guru or Mathādhipati (Head of the matha or monastery) of the Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmin community. His reign was from 1770 to 1785.
He was a great scholar who was well versed with the Vedas and the Upanishads. His yogic powers were extraordinary and he was regarded and revered as an avatār (incarnation) of Lord Dattātreya(Da.t.tā.tre.ya). Very many miracles have been attributed to him (See Miracles). Many people in that period experienced that in case of difficulty, if they prayed earnestly for his help, his help never fails to come. He also founded the matha (monastery) at Mallāpur.
In this article henceforth Swamiji will refer to Swami Shankarāshram II.
Read more about Shankarashram II: Pattābhishekha ("Crowning Ceremony"), Shri Gurumath, Mallāpur, Shishya Sweekār, Miracles, Death, Avatar of Lord Dattātreya