Malayala_Swamy
Malayala Swamy (1885–1962) was a Hindu religious leader, and a social reformer.[1][2] He dismissed the myth that Vedas and other scriptures are only for a particular section of the society and encouraged common man to gain spiritual knowledge. He also encouraged women education. He was the founder of Sri Vyasashrama in Yerpedu, Andhra Pradesh.[3] He influenced Swami Vidya Prakashananda Giri, his famous disciple who established Sri Sukabrahmashrama at Srikalahasti.[4]
Malayala Swamy extensively traveled in and out of Andhra Pradesh, where there is a Telugu speaking crowd to propagate the ancient Hindu wisdom by conducting Sanatana Vedanta Jnana Sabhas, Omkara Satra Yagas lasting for a week, Chaturmasya Vrathas lasting for four months, installed idols in various temples, inaugurated ashrams, laid foundations to several constructions, opened monasteries, etc. in the service of god.