On December 24, 1989 the "Mahasabha" (Grand gathering/meeting) of the Sāraswats took place at Mumbai where Swamiji made His position regarding becoming the "mathādhipati" very clear to the community. He wanted the community to be one and the divisions to be mended. Swamiji had received several letters asking him to go back to become the head of the community. This was so that the "Guru parampara" could be continued if He accepted a "shishya" (disciple). He stated that some people still considered Him as an excommunicated guru and any disciple of His too would be considered as excommunicated.