Shri Shri 1008 Shri Satyatma Teertharu, the present pontiff, of the Uttaradi Matha took over "Vedic samrajya" from 3-11-1997 after Shri Shri 1008 Shri SatyapramodaTeertharu attained "Haripada Sannidi" on 3-11-1997. Shri Shri 1008 Shri Satyatma Teertharu was ordained to sanyasa ashrama on 24-4-1996 at Tirukoilure from Shri Shri1008 Shri Satyapramoda Teertharu. He is the 42nd pontiff of the Matha.

Purvashrama Sarvagnyacharyaru is the son of Pandit Rangacharya Guttal (Son of the late Shri Shri 1008 Shri Satyapramoda Teertharu) & Kum Sow Rukmabai daughter of the late pandit Mahuli Gopalachar (One of the great shishyas of Shri SatyadhyanaTeertharu). He was born at Mumbai in 1973 and was named "Sarvagnya", or one who knows everything.

He started his education in philosophy at Shri Satadhyana Vidyapeetha, Mumbai at the tender age of five. He studied under the great scholar, Shri Mahuli Gopalacharya, his maternal grandfather, the founder of Shri Satyadhayana Vidyapeetha and Vani Vihar Vidyalaya. He was very studious from the beginning and never showed any interest in worldly matters. (A pointer to his future course of action). Kind, and compassionate, he was quite unlike the other students. His grasping capacity was extraordinary and earned him the sobriquet, “Ekapathi” (meaning a single reading is sufficient to learn a lesson). His rapt attention to the teachings and speeches was seldom found in any other student in the vidyapeetha. He was able to understand and digest the most complex lessons of philosophy at his young age.

He completed his 'Adhyatma' education under the guidance of his great uncle kulapati Vidya Simhacharya. Thus he had the privilege of getting the best education from his mother's as well as father's side. His brilliance was evident at a very young age.

An erudite scholar, he has studied the Vedantas, especially the Dwaita schoolof philosophy. Besides Vedanta, and Mimamsa , he is an authority on Nyaya, Vyakarna, Sahitya , Tarka, Sarvamoola, Shriman Nyasudha and Vysasatraya..

His qualities like sharp memory, abundant courage, have made him a great debater in Vedic Philosophy. His intellectual honesty is matchless and seldom offends people. It is a great honour to listen to his speeches: they are profound, yet simple; strong but not conservative; touching but not offending.

His genius and brilliant oratory were clearly evident when he delivered a scholarly discourse on a difficult subject like "Swapna" (The elucidation on dreams in Dvaita Philosophy) in an international meeting on different philosophies held at Bangalore in 1993. Hardly 20 at that time, he impressed scholars who were much older than him. They were astounded by his deep knowledge and his brilliant exposition.

At the religious seminar held in Chennai, in 1995 at the time of Mahasamaradhana, he spoke very convincingly on "Samya Vada" and earned praise from the pandits in the Sabha.
Again, all his capabilities were clearly evident in the Mahasamaradhani held at Kurnool in 1997, where he chaired the proceedings on ‘gnana Satra ‘ a religious seminar conducted at that time.

He had the unique opportunity of teaching Shri Shri 108 Shri Vidyaballabha Teertha Swamiji, the pontiff of Shri Kaniyuru Matha, one of the 8 Mathas of the Udupi Mathas founded by Shriman Madhwacharya.

An extraordinary gift, a divine calling!

It is an accepted fact that no ordinary soul has occupied the Uttaradi Matha Peetha. Only those with "Vayu Devara Amsha" adorn this Peetha. Many gurus who had appeared ordinary in purvashrama have astounded everybody by the spiritual heights they reached after gracing the Uttaradi Matha Peetha.

Shri Shri 1008 Shri Satyapramoda Teertha Swamiji, the then Peethastha of Shri Uttaradi Matha, had heard of this great boy Sarvagnya and after meeting him on various occasions, he discovered the latent attributes of a great genius, a dynamic leader, a compassionate benefactor of humanity and a devotee of a high order in him. In short, all the great qualities one must possess in order to become a Peethadeesha . He therefore, decided to induct him to Sanyasashrama in the name of Satyatma Teertha and thus made him the heir to the Uttaradhi Matha.

At the young, he joined the group of great peethastas of the Uttaradi Matha who had had the privilege of accepting Sanyasa directly after Brahmacharya (the third in the history of the Uttaradi Matha) .

Generally the Peetadipatis at the Uttaradi Matha are 'Grahasthashramis'. After Raghuttama Teertharu, Shri Satyatma Teertharu is the second peetadipati of Uttaradi Matha who is a Brahmachari. (he is the eldest son of his parents which amply demonstrates the sacrifice of his parents and grand- parents on both sides.)

His efforts to foster friendly and cordial relations with all the Peetadipatis need special mention. Some of his concepts and ideas to involve the wider spectrum of our community, like imparting religious knowledge to the non resident shishyas residing abroad need special mention.

His fortitude and foresight helped him found Vishwa Madhwa Maha Parishad (VMMP), an organisation for the underprivileged in 1998. Through Shrimad Uttaradi Matha, of which he is the present Head, through Vishwa Madhwa Maha Parishad, which is his brain child, and through Jaya Satyapramoda Nidhi a registered charitable body founded by his predecessor, of which he is now the Chief Trustee, he has carved a niche in the field of social service.

Apart from his spiritual duties, the Swamiji has undertaken and completed a number of social projects.