Shankaracharya Jayendra Sarswati Died because of Heart Attack. He was chief of Kanchi Kamkothi Peeth. In the above video, we have described the detailed information of Mahasamadhi and how it is an important part of any yogi's life. Samadhi is the extreme stage of Yogi's life when his soul leaves the body and every sadhu wants to experience it as it will lead to Moksha.