Sri Madhwacharyar is a great saint and philoshoper lived during 13th century. Acharyar madhwar born in a village called Bhajaka near Udupi(KA). Some of his other names are Anandhatirthar, Poornapragyar.
It is beleived that he is third incarnation of Lord VAYU (First incarnation in Hanuman, second incarnation is Bheema).
He has written umteen books, among them explanation for BHRAMASUTRA(Veda) is notable. Some of the others who wrote notes for BHRAMASUTRA are SRI ADI SHANKARAR and SRI RAMANUJAR.
His basic teachings are:
a. There is only one god for entire universe. He can be called in various names like Hari, Krshna, Narayana
b. World created by god is real (not maayai)
c. God can be well known with the help of vedas.
d. There are five fold differences between god(Isha), living(jeeva) and non-living(jada).
e. Isha and Jeeva are not same. Jeeva is totally dependent on god. (Dwaita)
f. Tharatamya (graduation among souls).
g. Mukthi is the enjoyment of innate bliss.
h. Bakthi is the mean to attain Mukthi.
i. We have to gain knowledge through three sources: indriya(eyes, ears etc), anumana(inference) and shastras.
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I am planned to give all the stories related with Madhwa Mutts, its pontiffs and all the followers. All the stories are fully based on my collections from my elders, internet and books that i have read. I request all known persons not to hesitate to send corrections to me in case there is mistake in articles.
In service of SriHari, Vayu and Guru.
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