Swami Tapovan was of a very pure and spiritual nature. At a young age he already had to take over the family responsibilities because of the death of his father but his heart was always in the spiritual and his life was filled with spiritual studies and meditation. When his brother, after completing his studies, could take over the family affairs, the young ascetic took leave of the worldly wealth of his family. As a monk he travelled to the Himalayas where he stayed for the rest of his life and where he met many Vedantic Masters. He fulfilled his Sadhana (spiritual practices) and wandered as a living Vedanta icon in the mountains. In faith he surrendered his practical life. Inside he was, in all Bliss, always one with the One. When they built a hut for him in Uttarkashi a few students came to study the Vedanta Scriptures. Most of them stayed only shortly because of the difficult circumstances but Swami Chinmayananda stayed for several years.

 

Swami Chinmayananda did not, after his studies, stay in the mountains like his beloved teacher, but went down to the planes to share his spiritual wealth with others. The life of Swami Tapovan was a mantra without interruption, a meditation without disturbance. In his humble and simple life he was a true sovereign Vedantin.