Kapali Sastry

Kapali Sastry (1886–1953 CE), born T.V. Kapali Sastry, was a Indian scholar, philosopher, and Sanskritist known for his Integral Yoga approach and his commentary on the Rig Veda.

Background

Kapali Sastry was born in Tamil Nadu and was a disciple of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry. He was a brilliant Sanskritist who had mastered the Vedas and Upanishads before embracing the Integral Yoga.

Spiritual Contribution

Kapali Sastry contributed to the reinterpretation of the Rig Veda through the lens of Sri Aurobindo’s Integral Yoga. His commentary on the Rig Veda, published posthumously, offers a spiritual and psychological reading of the Vedic hymns. He also wrote on the Upanishads and contributed to the ashram’s philosophical publications.

Legacy and Impact

Kapali Sastry’s Vedic scholarship enriched the intellectual life of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and provided a new approach to understanding the Vedas as spiritual texts relevant to modern seekers.

Verification Notes

• His dates (1886–1953) are documented in Aurobindo ashram records.
• His scholarly contributions are well recognized in the Integral Yoga community.