Early Life and Background
Master C.V.V. was born on August 4, 1868, in the sacred city of Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, into a well-respected family. His full name was Canchupati Venkatrao Venkasami Rao, but he came to be revered simply as Master CVV—a mystic, yogi, and spiritual revolutionary.
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He received a formal English education during British rule.
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Known for his sharp intellect, he also studied Sanskrit, Vedas, Astrology, and ancient Indian spiritual texts.
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As a householder, he was married and had a family, unlike traditional yogis who followed ascetic life.
Despite his worldly responsibilities, Master CVV’s spiritual urge drove him into deep contemplation and spiritual sadhana.
Spiritual Awakening and Revelation
A turning point in Master CVV’s life came around 1910, during intense meditation.
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On May 30, 1910, while meditating in Kumbakonam, he experienced a cosmic initiation, a moment he described as being granted a new type of yoga by higher cosmic beings.
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He referred to this as “Bhrikta Rahita Taraka Raja Yoga”, or simply Master Yoga.
This new yoga form aimed to neutralize karma and accelerate spiritual evolution within a single lifetime, while still living a householder's life.
Unique Contributions of Master CVV
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Introduction of New Yoga System:
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Unlike traditional yogas that took multiple lifetimes, Master CVV introduced a "shortcut to liberation" by transforming the karmic system itself.
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He used his own body as a transformer to channel cosmic energies to disciples.
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Erasure of Past Karma:
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He claimed that once a person joined his yoga path and invoked his name with "Master C.V.V. Namaskaram," their past karmas would start dissolving.
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He called his yoga “Electric Yoga” due to the sudden jolts or electric-like experiences his practitioners often felt.
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Householder Yoga:
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He revolutionized spirituality by advocating that liberation and spiritual evolution need not require renunciation.
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Family life and spiritual growth could go hand-in-hand.
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Formation of Invisible Ashram:
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Master CVV never formed a physical ashram.
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He often said, “I will work through space.” His "ashram" was the ether, and he could reach practitioners anywhere through cosmic energy.
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Even after his Mahasamadhi, many followers believe he continues to operate from the etheric plane.
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Important Incidents in His Life
🔸 1910 – The Great Invocation
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May 30, 1910: Master CVV invokes the cosmic forces into himself to serve humanity.
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This marked the beginning of a new yoga era.
🔸 1911–1918 – Teaching and Transmission
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He began accepting disciples and initiated them by simply having them sit in front of him or invoke his name mentally.
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Disciples reported instant healing, karmic release, and deep meditative states.
🔸 Healing Miracles
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Several stories are recorded where people with chronic diseases were healed after attending his sessions.
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Some followers claimed mystical visions, astral travel, and cosmic communion after chanting his mantra.
🔸 Prophecies and Predictions
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Master CVV made astrological predictions regarding global changes and the rise of a new age.
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He spoke of future technological advancements, predicting a time when the world would operate more through energy and thought transmission.
Mahasamadhi and Beyond
Master CVV attained Mahasamadhi (final departure from physical form) on May 12, 1922. However, he had already declared that he would continue to work through space and ether, and many followers believe they are still guided by his spiritual force.
🧘♂️ Legacy
Today, Master CVV Yoga is practiced worldwide. Key aspects of the legacy include:
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No physical initiation required – One can start practicing by simply invoking the “Master CVV Namaskaram” mantra.
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Daily practice recommended at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. for 15–45 minutes.
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Veturi Prabhakara Sastri, a prominent Telugu scholar, was one of his notable disciples who propagated his teachings through books like “Prajna Prabhakaram.”
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CVV practitioners are found globally, particularly in India, Europe, the USA, and Malaysia.
📚 Suggested Reading & Book Links
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Prajna Prabhakaram by Veturi Prabhakara Sastri
➤ Volume 1 – English Edition (Archive.org)
➤ Volume 2 – Telugu Edition (Archive.org) -
Master CVV’s Writings and Letters
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🔖 Final Words
Master CVV brought a paradigm shift in spiritual practice. By blending the spiritual with the scientific, the mystic with the mundane, and karma with grace, he empowered ordinary people to walk an extraordinary path of evolution.
