Veerabrahmendra

Veerabrahmendra, often referred to as Sri Potuluri Veerabrahmendra Swami, was a 17th-century Indian mystic, saint, and seer. He is best known for his prophetic writings, particularly the Kalagnanam (Time Knowledge), which contains predictions about future events. Veerabrahmendra was born in the village of Adimurthyapuram, near Kadapa in present-day Andhra Pradesh.

He is believed to have attained spiritual enlightenment at a young age and spent much of his life in deep meditation and austerity. His teachings emphasized renunciation, devotion to God, and the impermanence of worldly possessions. Veerabrahmendra is said to have lived for over 200 years, though historical accounts vary. His tomb, a significant pilgrimage site, is located at Kandimallayapalle in Kadapa district.

The Kalagnanam, attributed to Veerabrahmendra, is a collection of verses in Telugu that foretell various calamities, social changes, and the rise and fall of kingdoms. While the authenticity of the attributed authorship is debated by scholars, the text has had a profound influence on the popular imagination and religious beliefs in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Veerabrahmendra's life and teachings continue to inspire a large following, who revere him as a divine sage.