Srilasri Swaprakasananda Theertha Avadhootha
Srilasri Swaprakasananda Theertha avadhootha was born in 1915 in a small village, Vidurbarthi, in Andhra Pradesh. Sri Swaprakasananda had not received any formal education, yet gained a vast knowledge of scriptures and is well versed in Sanskrit.
He travelled the length and breadth of India to enhance his spiritual knowledge. By the time he was 40 years old, he had mastered all major scriptures.
Sri Amritananda Natha Saraswati
Sri Amritananda Natha Saraswathi was born in Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, the first child of Sri Narasimha Rao and Srimati Lakshminarasamma. He started his spiritual quest at a very young age. His young mind was teeming with questions, searching for the truth.
In the course of time, his interest turned to science. He graduated from Andhra University with a Master’s in Nuclear Physics and received his doctorate from the University of Bombay while working at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. He spent 23 years at TIFR, involved in research.
In his final years there, he was working on a defence project for the air defence. But his spiritually inclined conscience was not comfortable with the destructive nature of his research.
Involved in defence research at TIFR, his mind was searching for the truth within himself. At this juncture, he was offered the position of Professor of Physics at Lusaka University in Zambia. Realising this was an opportunity to take a fresh look at oneself, he accepted a two-year contract to work in Zambia.
Guruji returned to India in 1981. He resigned from TIFR and settled down in Vishakapatnam, into Sri Vidya Upasana. He slowly started working on means to help improve the standard of living of his fellow men.
He planned to construct Sri Meru Nilaya in Devipuram according to the principles of sacred geometry. Built to cover 108 square feet, the temple has three levels and stands 54 feet tall. The temple construction was completed in 1994. This temple is unique in allowing the devotees to perform puja without distinction of caste or creed.
Sri Guru Karunamaya
Sri Guru Karunamaya has been practising and teaching Sri Vidya for the last 40 years. A world-renowned teacher, he travels tireless spreading the sacred Vedic science of Sri Vidya.
Sri Guru Karunamaya is the founder of nonprofit organizations, Sri Vidya Learning Centre (SVLC) and Soundarya Lahari. Regular workshops are being conducted on essential life skills for people of all ages and from every walk of life. Along with this, Soundarya Lahari has worked to simplify powerful practices, bringing them the reach of the masses, regardless of caste, social status or religion, while also explaining their meaning and purpose.
Many unique events have been conducted such as drawing one of the world’s largest Sri Chakras measuring 67, 600 sq feet. This was done with the aim of bringing people from all walks of life together.
SVLC & Soundarya Lahari are focused on the youth, helping them acquire positive attitudes, a dynamic nature, and improved communication skills thereby helping them become good and responsible citizens. The curriculum is designed to generate a happy and value-based life. The workshops are designed to blend spirituality with practical living.