Rayaprolu Seetharama Parabrahma Sastry garu (R.S.P. Sastry) was born on July 3rd, 1951 (Aashada Bahula Amavasya) in Repalle, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. He pursued his education and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from A.C. College in Guntur. Later, he served from many positions till manager at the State Bank of India, IFB Hyderabad, from which he retired on April 30th, 2011.
He got married to Vundavalli Sree Lakshmi on March 3rd 1976, blessed with two daughters and a son.
Throughout his life, R.S.P. Sastry garu traveled extensively across India, Europe, and America, visiting many spiritual centers and interacting with spiritual leaders.
His journey into spirituality was marked by a deep search for the right Guru and spiritual path. In December 1980, through the pamphlet “TARAKA NAMAMU” from the Ongole December Call, he was introduced to the path of Master C.V.V. and experienced his initiation into the teachings of Master C.V.V. in the evening of October 1981.
Following this, he received physical initiation under Sri D.V. Hanumatha Rao garu, upon his recommendation and further guidance from Sri Didugu Narayanarao, an advocate in Guntur.
He deepened his spiritual practice by working with senior yoga practitioners such as Shri Kotha Ramakotaiah Garu of China Kakani, Shri Sitharamaiah of Vijayawada, Sarvari Garu of Hyderabad, and Shri Shanmuggam Garu of Kumbakonam. His dedication to Master C.V.V.’s teachings led to his active role in guiding others on their spiritual journey.
In the year 2000, R.S.P. Sastry Garu initiated the idea of Lotus Congregation with the support of Shri Yadaiah Garu, then heading Hyderabad center, and in coordination with the Kumbakonam center and other associated centers.
His unwavering commitment to spreading Master C.V.V.’s teachings culminated in the formation of the Master CVV Satya Yoga Sadhaka Trust in 2002, based in Hyderabad. Over the years, R.S.P. Sastry Garu has played a pivotal role in guiding others on the path of Master C.V.V.’s yoga. He has initiated nearly 100+ individuals into this transformative practice, many of whom continue to practice yoga at the center he lead. Through his work, he has fostered a strong spiritual community dedicated to the principles and teachings of Master C.V.V.
RSP Sastry garu, immensely trusted and believed Master CVV until his last breath and reached Masters lotus Feet on September 17th, 2024.