Pothuluri Veerabrahmam
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Pothuluri Veerabrahmam aka Pothuluri veerabrahmendra Swamy was a well-known saint and astronomer in the 17th century. He has been credited to be the "future predicter" of his time and hence he is often called as 'Nostradamus of India'. He is the author of 'kaala gnanam' which is the work of chanting poems with future predictions. He had thousands of disciples who followed his principles and theories.
of Andhra Pradesh
. Their parents passed away on Swamy's birth and Veerabrahmendra Swamy was brought up at Atri Mahamuni Ashram. Sree Veerabhojayacharya, Head of the Paapagni Mutt, Chikballapur, Karnataka, was on his pilgrimage tour with his wife. The couple visited the Sage Atri Ashram, and Sage Atri gave the child to the Veerabhojayacharya couple. The Veerabhojayacharya couple took the child as God's gift, and returned to Paapagni Mutt.The child was named as 'Veeram Bhotlaiah'. Veerabrahmendra Swamy, as Veerambhotlayya at Paapagni Mutt, at the age of 11, authored the Kalikamba Sapthashathi (The manuscript written in praise of goddess Kalikamba). A few days later, Veerabhojayacharya died and Veerambhotlayya told her mother that he has to leave the house and start his spiritual journey. His prime disciple was 'Siddaiah', who was a Muslim by birth.
People started listening to his chantings and philosophical poems and with due respect, called him 'Srimadvirat Pothuluri Veera Brahmendra Swami'. Thousands of people gathered to hear his famous Kaalagnanam. It is credited that he predicted Indira Gandhi
, M.G.R
and NTR to rule in democracy. He predicted the Kurnool floods. According to his followers, almost 90 percent of his predictions came true. The much publicised Yaganti Basavaiah to live and shout is yet to happen. There are many stories in Andhra Pradesh
about his life, but very few of them are backed with historical evidence.
Biography
There is no historical evidence about Veerabrahmam's exact date of birth. Legend has it that his parents were Paripurnachari and Prakrithamba, belonging to a remote village of kadapa districtKadapa district
YSR Kadapa District is one of the 23 districts of Andhra Pradesh, India. On 8 July 2010, the government of Andhra Pradesh renamed the district in honor of Y. S...
of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
. Their parents passed away on Swamy's birth and Veerabrahmendra Swamy was brought up at Atri Mahamuni Ashram. Sree Veerabhojayacharya, Head of the Paapagni Mutt, Chikballapur, Karnataka, was on his pilgrimage tour with his wife. The couple visited the Sage Atri Ashram, and Sage Atri gave the child to the Veerabhojayacharya couple. The Veerabhojayacharya couple took the child as God's gift, and returned to Paapagni Mutt.The child was named as 'Veeram Bhotlaiah'. Veerabrahmendra Swamy, as Veerambhotlayya at Paapagni Mutt, at the age of 11, authored the Kalikamba Sapthashathi (The manuscript written in praise of goddess Kalikamba). A few days later, Veerabhojayacharya died and Veerambhotlayya told her mother that he has to leave the house and start his spiritual journey. His prime disciple was 'Siddaiah', who was a Muslim by birth.
People started listening to his chantings and philosophical poems and with due respect, called him 'Srimadvirat Pothuluri Veera Brahmendra Swami'. Thousands of people gathered to hear his famous Kaalagnanam. It is credited that he predicted Indira Gandhi
Indira Gandhi
Indira Priyadarshini Gandhara was an Indian politician who served as the third Prime Minister of India for three consecutive terms and a fourth term . She was assassinated by Sikh extremists...
, M.G.R
M. G. Ramachandran
Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran , popularly known by his initials , was an Indian film actor, director, producer and politician....
and NTR to rule in democracy. He predicted the Kurnool floods. According to his followers, almost 90 percent of his predictions came true. The much publicised Yaganti Basavaiah to live and shout is yet to happen. There are many stories in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
about his life, but very few of them are backed with historical evidence.
Legacy
- Brahmam gaari matam in kadapa districtKadapa districtYSR Kadapa District is one of the 23 districts of Andhra Pradesh, India. On 8 July 2010, the government of Andhra Pradesh renamed the district in honor of Y. S...
is an important pilgrimage centre in Andhra. - A matham of Veerabrahmam at Banaganapalle is being worshiped and an important tourist place in kurnool districtKurnool districtKurnool District is a district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, located in the west-central part of the state on the southern banks of the Tungabhadra and Handri rivers. The town of Kurnool is currently the headquarters of the district...
. - Many books are written on the life history of him.
- One film is made on his life in 1984 entitled "Shrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami CharitraShrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami CharitraShrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra is a 1984 Telugu Biographical film acted and directed by N. T. Rama Rao and produced by Ramakrishna Cine Studios...
" in which late N. T. Rama RaoN. T. Rama RaoNandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician...
acted and directed. The film became a runaway hit in Andhra Pradesh.