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Swami Tapovan Maharaj of Uttarkashi is the master from whom Swami Chinmayananda acquired his knowledge on Vedanta.

He authored two books on his travels through the Himalayas: "Himagiri Viharam" and "Kailasa Yatra." His autobiography, written in Sanskrit is titled "Ishvara Darshana". He attained Mahasamadhi at the age of 68 in 1957.

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