Shri Sampath Bhoopalam

Shivarushi was born as Sampath Kumar into the illustsions Bhoopalam family of Chandravansa, Atreyasa Gotra. His ancestors and relatives include heroes and gods like Atri Maharshi Vedic fame, Lord Dattatraya, Lord Krishna and many others. He was initiated by various Siddha masters including Swami Sivinand of "Sivananda Yoga" fame, Bhagwan Nityananda of Siddhayoga fame and others over the decades. He earned several university degrees in India and America in the fields of agriculture, economics law, food science and Technology. His first book is the Holy Book of "Neo-Vedic Prayers" was first published in 1986. He is the Author of the encyclopedia of Hindu spiritual Heritage (fourth coming).

It is monumental book written in the rare epic style. There was a great need to present spiritual Hinduism in one comprehensive volume. It gives a glorious aspect of the religion rooted in the Pre-Vedic Hinduism when the religion was pure like the water of Gangotri. Hindus all over the world should be thankful to Shri Sampath for such a great gift. It is indeed the ride of the Hindu race.

Swami Chidananda of Vivekananda Vedanta Society Chicago