Ekkirala Krishnamacharya
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Dr Ekkirala Krisnamacharya (Telugu
: ఎక్కిరాల కృష్ణమాచార్య) also known as Master E K was (born 1926-08-11)at Bapatla
, Andhra Pradesh
to Sri Ananthacharya and Smt Butchamma.
, Homoeopathy, Astrology
, Yoga
etc., which can satiate the thirst of knowledge seekers as well as the needy common people. He explored into the synthesis among the allegories in the Vedas
, the Hebrew and Chaldean literature, the Bible
and the Zend Avesta. He re-established the one eternal and universal law which was masked by the formal religions, leading the pace to one religion i.e., wisdom religion. His dictum is precise, concise, sweet and practical. His speeches were impregnated with subtle humour and compassion. They were conversational in style. He touched the human hearts with his teachings and sowed the seeds of spirit of Love and service.
About Master E.K. Spiritual & Service Mission
without even applying for the post, but he chose to quit when some vested interests tried to create stumbling blocks in his spiritual mission, "Fusion of the East and West".
That was Ekkirala Krishnamacharya, fondly called by his disciples as `Master E.K'. "Serve until you forget that you are serving" was his main philosophy and he trained his followers that way. He believed that "manpower is greater than money power" and moulded the youth to take up social service activities. He used to say that the only qualification required to learn the `Gayatri Mantram' was the urge to learn it, and today lakhs of people all over the world, irrespective of caste, creed or religion have mastered it.
Master E.K. took upon himself the task of promoting homoeopathy as he believed that countless number of people could be treated at a low cost. Master Homoeo Vaidyalayams have been established in different parts of A.P. through which free services are extended to the needy. The free homoeo service is carried on by his followers and is doing well in Karnataka
and West Bengal
besides A.P. In Visakhapatnam
, the free homoeo service is being extended by E.V.M.Acharya & E.Ananthakrishna Master E.K's sons, M.K.S.S. Prasad an Allopathic Doctor by profession initiated into 100%Homeopathy practice by none other than Master EK, K.S. Sastry, T.V.V.S. Rao , Thota Satyanarayana G.S.R.Murthy to state a few. Thousands of other para medicos, trained by Master EK himself, practise Free Homoeopathy at various locations across the Globe
"Secularism" only means `not guided by religion' but not discarding religion altogether. While some countries do not feel ashamed to call themselves Christian or Islamic nations, it is only India which is giving freedom to all people to practise their own religion," Master E.K. used to say.
"When this is the case, there is no need for us to tolerate the attempts of vested interests to disturb the peace or create differences.
Tolerating the misdemeanours of such vested interests does not make us `secular'. True secularism means being in one's own limitations." These words of wisdom are all the more relevant today.
'Kulapathi' Ekkirala Krishnamacharya was born to Sreeman Ekkirala Anantacharya and Smt. Butchamma, as eldest of the four children and eventual spiritual icons, Sri Ekkirala Vedavyasa, Sri Ekkirala Bodhayana and Acharya Ekkirala Bharadwaja. Born at Bapatla
in Guntur
district on August 11, 1926, Krishnamacharya did not undergo any formal schooling. He learnt the `Bala Ramayanamu' and the `Bhagavad Gita' at home and used to puzzle his friends by reciting slokas, when they returned home from school. He did his Intermediate from the Hindu College
, Guntur
and B.A.(Honours) in Telugu
from Andhra University
Master E.K. was influenced by the moonlight kissing the Vizag beach, he wrote a beautiful peace of poetry "Raasa Leela". However, in later years his literary works underwent a total transformation.
"He was an inmate of the `Viveka Vinyasa' hostel in A.U. and used to observe "Mouna Vratam" on Sundays and after a bath at the hostel in the early morning, he would go to the Shanti Ashram in Pedha Waltair, sit below a fig tree and recite the Gayatri Mantra for about 12 hours," writes Chintalapati Satyadev in his book, "Master E.K. Jeevitha Charitra".
Master EK was appointed a lecturer at the Hindu College
, Guntur
in July 1949. He, however, continued with his spiritual programmes. He applied for a three-year study leave in December 1962 and returned to Andhra University
for producing a doctoral thesis on "Tenali Ramakrishna Kavya Pariseelanamu" under the guidance of K.V. Narasimham. He was awarded the Ph.D in August 1966.
He used to continue his spiritual service programmes even while doing his research work. One day after delivering a discourse on the "Ramayana", Master EK announced: "I am planning to leave for Guntur this evening." The gathering was perturbed by his decision. In the meantime, freedom fighter and an A.U. Syndicate member, Kandala Sarveswara Rao, met him and said: "The university will be privileged to have an eminent person like you as a teacher. The Syndicate has taken a decision without your consent to appoint you as a lecturer. You can also continue your spiritual programmes".
Master E.K. thought it was God's will that he should stay back in Visakhapatnam and agreed to the suggestion. He was appointed as a Telugu lecturer in December 1966.
Quitting the job in 1974, he toured Europe
and America
five times between 1972 and 1983 and propagated the message of Sanatana Dharma, spiritual Astrology, Pantanjali's Yoga
, Bhagavadgita and Spiritual Psychology
.
He derived his spiritual inspiration from Master C V V (Canchupati Venkatrao Venkaswami Rao).
He founded the World Teacher Trust (Jagadguru Peetham) in 1971. The WTT has branches in 22 countries today.
A bust of Master E.K.has been installed by his followers on Beach Road, Visakhapatnam.
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
: ఎక్కిరాల కృష్ణమాచార్య) also known as Master E K was (born 1926-08-11)at Bapatla
Bapatla
Bapatla, formerly known as Bhavapuri, is a town and mandal of Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located south of Guntur City on the East Coast.-Assembly constituency:Bapatla is an assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh....
, 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...
to Sri Ananthacharya and Smt Butchamma.
Introduction
He was the disciple of Master C V V . He conducted instructional classes in the science of Homoeopathy and trained hundreds of persons in this healing art. He wrote most authentic works in the science of AyurvedaAyurveda
Ayurveda or ayurvedic medicine is a system of traditional medicine native to India and a form of alternative medicine. In Sanskrit, words , meaning "longevity", and , meaning "knowledge" or "science". The earliest literature on Indian medical practice appeared during the Vedic period in India,...
, Homoeopathy, Astrology
Astrology
Astrology consists of a number of belief systems which hold that there is a relationship between astronomical phenomena and events in the human world...
, Yoga
Yoga
Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline, originating in ancient India. The goal of yoga, or of the person practicing yoga, is the attainment of a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility while meditating on Supersoul...
etc., which can satiate the thirst of knowledge seekers as well as the needy common people. He explored into the synthesis among the allegories in the Vedas
Vedas
The Vedas are a large body of texts originating in ancient India. Composed in Vedic Sanskrit, the texts constitute the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism....
, the Hebrew and Chaldean literature, the Bible
Bible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
and the Zend Avesta. He re-established the one eternal and universal law which was masked by the formal religions, leading the pace to one religion i.e., wisdom religion. His dictum is precise, concise, sweet and practical. His speeches were impregnated with subtle humour and compassion. They were conversational in style. He touched the human hearts with his teachings and sowed the seeds of spirit of Love and service.
About Master E.K. Spiritual & Service Mission
An embodiment of service
He was appointed as a lecturer in Andhra UniversityAndhra University
Andhra University or Andhra Viswa Kala Parishad , located in Visakhapatnam, north east coastal Andhra Pradesh, is one of the older premier universities in India with a broad focus...
without even applying for the post, but he chose to quit when some vested interests tried to create stumbling blocks in his spiritual mission, "Fusion of the East and West".
That was Ekkirala Krishnamacharya, fondly called by his disciples as `Master E.K'. "Serve until you forget that you are serving" was his main philosophy and he trained his followers that way. He believed that "manpower is greater than money power" and moulded the youth to take up social service activities. He used to say that the only qualification required to learn the `Gayatri Mantram' was the urge to learn it, and today lakhs of people all over the world, irrespective of caste, creed or religion have mastered it.
Master E.K. took upon himself the task of promoting homoeopathy as he believed that countless number of people could be treated at a low cost. Master Homoeo Vaidyalayams have been established in different parts of A.P. through which free services are extended to the needy. The free homoeo service is carried on by his followers and is doing well in Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
and West Bengal
West Bengal
West Bengal is a state in the eastern region of India and is the nation's fourth-most populous. It is also the seventh-most populous sub-national entity in the world, with over 91 million inhabitants. A major agricultural producer, West Bengal is the sixth-largest contributor to India's GDP...
besides A.P. In Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam is a major sea port on the south east coast of India. With a population of approximately 1.7 million, it is the second largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh and the third largest city on the east coast of India after Kolkata and Chennai. According to the history, the city was...
, the free homoeo service is being extended by E.V.M.Acharya & E.Ananthakrishna Master E.K's sons, M.K.S.S. Prasad an Allopathic Doctor by profession initiated into 100%Homeopathy practice by none other than Master EK, K.S. Sastry, T.V.V.S. Rao , Thota Satyanarayana G.S.R.Murthy to state a few. Thousands of other para medicos, trained by Master EK himself, practise Free Homoeopathy at various locations across the Globe
"Secularism" only means `not guided by religion' but not discarding religion altogether. While some countries do not feel ashamed to call themselves Christian or Islamic nations, it is only India which is giving freedom to all people to practise their own religion," Master E.K. used to say.
"When this is the case, there is no need for us to tolerate the attempts of vested interests to disturb the peace or create differences.
Tolerating the misdemeanours of such vested interests does not make us `secular'. True secularism means being in one's own limitations." These words of wisdom are all the more relevant today.
'Kulapathi' Ekkirala Krishnamacharya was born to Sreeman Ekkirala Anantacharya and Smt. Butchamma, as eldest of the four children and eventual spiritual icons, Sri Ekkirala Vedavyasa, Sri Ekkirala Bodhayana and Acharya Ekkirala Bharadwaja. Born at Bapatla
Bapatla
Bapatla, formerly known as Bhavapuri, is a town and mandal of Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located south of Guntur City on the East Coast.-Assembly constituency:Bapatla is an assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh....
in Guntur
Guntur
Guntur , is a city and a municipal corporation in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, located to the north and west of the Bay of Bengal. It is approximately to the south of the national capital, New Delhi and south east of state capital, Hyderabad. Guntur is the fourth largest city in Andhra...
district on August 11, 1926, Krishnamacharya did not undergo any formal schooling. He learnt the `Bala Ramayanamu' and the `Bhagavad Gita' at home and used to puzzle his friends by reciting slokas, when they returned home from school. He did his Intermediate from the Hindu College
Hindu College
-India:*DRBCC Hindu College, Chennai*Gobardanga Hindu College, West Bengal State University, Gobardanga Dist., West Bengal*Gokul Das Hindu Girls College, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh*Hindu College, University of Delhi...
, Guntur
Guntur
Guntur , is a city and a municipal corporation in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, located to the north and west of the Bay of Bengal. It is approximately to the south of the national capital, New Delhi and south east of state capital, Hyderabad. Guntur is the fourth largest city in Andhra...
and B.A.(Honours) in Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
from Andhra University
Andhra University
Andhra University or Andhra Viswa Kala Parishad , located in Visakhapatnam, north east coastal Andhra Pradesh, is one of the older premier universities in India with a broad focus...
Master E.K. was influenced by the moonlight kissing the Vizag beach, he wrote a beautiful peace of poetry "Raasa Leela". However, in later years his literary works underwent a total transformation.
"He was an inmate of the `Viveka Vinyasa' hostel in A.U. and used to observe "Mouna Vratam" on Sundays and after a bath at the hostel in the early morning, he would go to the Shanti Ashram in Pedha Waltair, sit below a fig tree and recite the Gayatri Mantra for about 12 hours," writes Chintalapati Satyadev in his book, "Master E.K. Jeevitha Charitra".
Master EK was appointed a lecturer at the Hindu College
Hindu College
-India:*DRBCC Hindu College, Chennai*Gobardanga Hindu College, West Bengal State University, Gobardanga Dist., West Bengal*Gokul Das Hindu Girls College, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh*Hindu College, University of Delhi...
, Guntur
Guntur
Guntur , is a city and a municipal corporation in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, located to the north and west of the Bay of Bengal. It is approximately to the south of the national capital, New Delhi and south east of state capital, Hyderabad. Guntur is the fourth largest city in Andhra...
in July 1949. He, however, continued with his spiritual programmes. He applied for a three-year study leave in December 1962 and returned to Andhra University
Andhra University
Andhra University or Andhra Viswa Kala Parishad , located in Visakhapatnam, north east coastal Andhra Pradesh, is one of the older premier universities in India with a broad focus...
for producing a doctoral thesis on "Tenali Ramakrishna Kavya Pariseelanamu" under the guidance of K.V. Narasimham. He was awarded the Ph.D in August 1966.
He used to continue his spiritual service programmes even while doing his research work. One day after delivering a discourse on the "Ramayana", Master EK announced: "I am planning to leave for Guntur this evening." The gathering was perturbed by his decision. In the meantime, freedom fighter and an A.U. Syndicate member, Kandala Sarveswara Rao, met him and said: "The university will be privileged to have an eminent person like you as a teacher. The Syndicate has taken a decision without your consent to appoint you as a lecturer. You can also continue your spiritual programmes".
Master E.K. thought it was God's will that he should stay back in Visakhapatnam and agreed to the suggestion. He was appointed as a Telugu lecturer in December 1966.
Quitting the job in 1974, he toured Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
and America
Americas
The Americas, or America , are lands in the Western hemisphere, also known as the New World. In English, the plural form the Americas is often used to refer to the landmasses of North America and South America with their associated islands and regions, while the singular form America is primarily...
five times between 1972 and 1983 and propagated the message of Sanatana Dharma, spiritual Astrology, Pantanjali's Yoga
Yoga
Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline, originating in ancient India. The goal of yoga, or of the person practicing yoga, is the attainment of a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility while meditating on Supersoul...
, Bhagavadgita and Spiritual Psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
.
He derived his spiritual inspiration from Master C V V (Canchupati Venkatrao Venkaswami Rao).
He founded the World Teacher Trust (Jagadguru Peetham) in 1971. The WTT has branches in 22 countries today.
A bust of Master E.K.has been installed by his followers on Beach Road, Visakhapatnam.
Booklets
- Agni Yoga - Yoga of Synthesis
- New Era Healing
- Wisdom of the Heavens
- Prayers and Messages
- Science of Symbolism
- Mystic Mantrams and Master CVV
Books
- Tenali Ramakrishnuni Kavyapariseelanamu
- Spiritual Astrology
- Spiritual Psychology
- Your Birthday Gift
- The Mandra Scripture (Bhagavad Gita)
- The Yoga of Patanjali I & II
- Lessons on the Yoga of Patanjali
- Master CVV
- Music of the Soul
- Man Sacrifice
- Our Heritage
- Book of Rituals
- Vishnu Sahasranama
- Lessons on Vedic Hymns
- Full Moon Meditations
- The Science of Man
- Ayurveda
- Science of Homoeopathy
- Lessons on Homoeopathy
- Science of Healing
- The Wisdom of Pythagoras
- Overseas Messages
- Overseas Messages - 2
- Wisdom Tales
- Lessons on Purusha Sooktam
- Messages to Aspirants
Books written about him
- Chintalapati Satyadev - "Master E.K. Jeevitha Charitra".
- Dr. K. Parvathi Kumar - "Master E.K. - The New Age Teacher".
- Sri Punnaiah Sastry - "Guru Charana Sannidi - Part 1".
- Sri Punnaiah Sastry - "Guru Charana Sannidi - Part 2".
- Sri Punnaiah Sastry - "Guru Charana Sannidi - Part 3".
External links
- http://www.masterek.org
- http://www.worldteachertrust.org
- http://www.masters-call.net
- http://www.mihira.com/wisdommasters/mstrek.htm
- http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2002/09/09/stories/2002090901090200.htm
- http://www.andhrauniversity.info/pub.html
See also
- Showers of Piousness in Vizag: (video) Showing Bhaktaraj MaharajBhaktaraj MaharajBhaktarāj Maharaj of Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India was a Hindu saint in the tradition of Bhakti. He spread the message of Bhakti through his Bhajans and by remembering the name of Almighty or Guru . He was a devotee of Sai Baba of Shirdi who came to him in the name and form of Anantananda...
's relation with Master E K and Vishakhapattanam/Vizag