On the Shuddha Panchami (5th day) of the Ashādhā month in 1804, the new shishya was ordained as Vāmanāshram.
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Swami Keshavāshram became the Fifth head of the community after his teacher (guru) Swami Shankarāshram II attained Mahā-samādhi in 1785 in the month of Maagha.
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In the town of Mangalore lived a pious devotee of Swamiji who was physically challenged (feet had a disability).
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His reign was from 1785 to 1823, a period of 38 years (42 years including his period as disciple of Swami Shankarāshram II).
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The suitable successor was found in a youngster from the Shukla Bhat family from Mangalore.