Sri Desikastakam is a concise volume that encapsulates the life of Sri Sankara, a revered teacher from twelve centuries ago, in just eight insightful verses. Authored by Sri Sankara Dikshitar, under the influence of Sri Chandrasekhara Bharati Mahaswami of Sringeri Peetham, these verses cover the pivotal incidents in the life of the Jagadguru, Adi Sankara. Inspired one early morning, Dikshitar likened the spontaneous formation of these verses to the ancient Vedic seers' discovery of mantras. The book provides detailed explanations of each verse and the corresponding events from Sankara's life, making it not only a historical account but also a spiritual guide with profound benefits for its readers.