The head of the Hampi Maths was propagating in the Nizam’s territory considering his Maths independent of Shringeri while the Head of the Shringeri Math, Shri Narsimha Bharati VIII, considered the Hampi Maths as subservient to the Shringeri Math and that therefore it should propagate under the supervision of the Shringeri Math. This difference of opinion could not be resolved for long till they accepted the arbitration of Shri Manik Prabhu Maharaj. Many followers of both the Maths were constant visitors to Maniknagar and knew the intensity of the spiritual powers of Shri Manik Prabhu Maharaj. It was therefore agreed that the Acharayas of both Shringeri and Hampi should come over to Maniknagar to find an amicable solution to the dispute. Accordingly, His Holiness Shri Narshimha Bharati VIII visited Maniknagar where he was received with the great pomp and respect. After discussing the matter with Acharya, Shri Prabhu finally offered the solution which became acceptable to both Acharyas. Both Shringeri and Hampi Maths have given letters of authority and distinction to Shri Manik Prabhu Samsthan which are relevant even today.