His Holiness Sri Sugunendra teertha is always on the move, propagating Acharya Madhva’s philosophy through discourses. He is popular with the masses as well as scholars, drawing large crowds wherever he goes. For example, in 1985 he was observing Chaturmasya in Hubli and decided to make it a memorable event for the lucky people of that city. He delivered a series of 59 lectures on the sacred epic Ramayana. His talks were so popular and well followed that a prestigious and top ranking daily decided to cover it in its columns regularly. Later, the demand for back editions was so high that the newspaper publishers brought out the discourses in the form of a book. This is but a small example of the wide popularity that the swamiji enjoys.

In order to rekindle in the minds of the people a sustained interest in our glorious cultural heritage and time-tested moral values, Swamiji established two magazines - "Suguna Maalaa" in Kannada and "Suguna Digest" in English. In addition, he has authored many books on religion and philosophy besides contributing many learned articles to many periodicals.

 

It was in recognition of his outstanding services to the cause of religion and his incessant crusade for morality that the unique honor of chairing the Sarva Dharma Sammelan in India was conferred on him at a very young age. He also played a crucial role in the Philosophers conference held in Pune and the World Conference of Hindus held in Nepal.
The Swamiji observed the Chaaturmaasya ritual in 1980 at New Delhi. It was a resounding success, attracting large crowds. Top ranking leaders and dignitaries including a Justice of the Supreme Court regularly attended Chaaturmaasya functions enthusiastically. One of the highlights of the visit was the Praana-pratishtaapana (consecration) of a huge monolithic 48 feet idol of Lord Hanuman. This is now popular as “Sankatahara Hanuman Mandir” in Delhi.

His Holiness Sri Sri Sugunendra teertha ascended the Paryaaya Peetha for the second time on 18 January 1992. Banking on nothing except his indomitable faith in Sri Krishna and His devotees, the Swamiji launched several major projects during his second paryaaya. The success of these projects proves that there is no power more potent than Lord Krishna, and there is nothing that devotion to Him cannot achieve. One of these projects is the magnificent Welcome Tower erected at the main entrance to Udupi. Another monument is the the big guesthouse called "Indraprastha" constructed in Udupi.

An outstanding feature that made the Paryaaya a memorable event was the free food that was provided to people coming to Udupi. It did not matter if they were pilgrims, tourists or school children on excursion, they were welcomed with open arms and provided sumptous food in the Krishna maTha. This is a very laudable achievement that needs to be commended and practised by everybody.

Swamiji realised that it is not enough if just the stomach is fed, the mind too has too be fed! To this end he organized many cultural programmes throughout the paryaaya so that "Jnaana Daana" went along with "annadaana". In spite of a busy and packed schedule Swamiji found time to author and publish scores of books and articles. By his personal example he motivated other leading scholars and writers to take up their pens in the service of Hari and Vayu. During that time the Geetha Naada Vaibhavam, a dance drama produced by the Swamiji earned encomiums from the classes as well as the masses.

The Swamiji’s gamut of activities was not limited to religious and spiritual spheres alone. He took up other schemes for the total welfare of people. Convinced that the problem of unemployment was the root-cause of all social evils, he decided to carry on a determined crusade against it . He realized that self employment was the only way out. With this background in mind he set up an institution to impart training in the rudiments of selected vocations to aspirants. The programme involved courses that would equip the trainee with the "knowhow" needed for starting his own venture.