Mādhva

Basic intro to Madhva Vedanta + Māyāvādakhaṇḍana (Refutation of the Māyā Position) (in its entirety), Upādhikhaṇḍana (Refutation of the Upādhi Position) (in its entirety), and selections from the Viṣṇutattva(vi)nirṇaya (The Complete Ascertainment of the Nature of Viṣṇu)

A brief exposition of this unusual pedagogical paraṁpara. I also offer a translation of Madhvācārya’s Aṇubhāṣya, which is a brief commentary on the Brahma Sūtras and summary of the Mādhva position

Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2021

This work is an in-depth study on the philosophy of Madhva, the Dvaita Vedānta. The Dvaita tradition, which chronologically comes after Advaita and Viśiṣṭādvaita, is one of the great Vedāntic schools. Madhva was a Hindu philosopher of the 12th century belonging to the Vaiṣṇava tradition, and emphatically established that Viṣṇu alone is the focal point of entire Vedic writings by employing an unparalleled hermeneutical technique known as “parama-mukhya-vṛtti” (the super-primary meaning) in all his writings. This study unearths this singular concept with the help of Madhva’s commentaries and related Dvaita literature. The book explores Madhva’s method of hermeneutics and exegetical patterns. It focuses on the first chapter of Brahmasūtras and Madhva’s application of parama-mukhya-vṛtti. It further discusses the hermeneutical issues in some commentaries and independent works of Madhva. The work suggests steps to apply parama-mukhya-vṛtti to different religious texts, taking into account many Western continental thinkers who strike a chord with the thinking of Madhva. It employs an exegetico-interpretative method, and approaches Madhva’s original writings, particularly the notion of parama-mukhya-vṛtti, through exegesis, showing its relevance through interpretation. This research will open up wide horizons by providing a new methodology to interpret the sacred texts of any religious traditions. It will also contribute to Madhva scholarship by stimulating scholarly exchanges, discussions and deliberations. Moreover, it will facilitate inter-religious dialogue and understanding, particularly in the multi-religious context of India.

2020

Mādhva's thought had a strong influence on Vaiṣṇava philosophy. Madhva enforces the Dvaita system that has significantly contributed to the study of Vedanta. The Aṇubhāṣya is his short treatise reflecting his interpretation of the Brahma Sūtra explaining his position of thought. In his primary doctrine of Divinity philosophy, he affirms the status of Brahman (the impersonal absolute), and the ātman (individual self) is dvaita (dual), and according to him that this is the position found in the Vedas. Direct examination of the written texts provides a holistic understanding of how Mādhva thought of Brahman ontology and reveals the mystical veil that he received direct guidance from Vyāsa, the author of the Brahma Sūtra and Vedas. This paper also provides an overview of Mādhva's philosophical and theological position of thought.

Philosophy East and West, 2006

Journal of Vaisnava Studies, 2019

Some Madhva arguments against Advaita Vedanta

Rashtriya Hitsamvardhak Mandal, Pen, India, 2009

How Madhava Sadashiv Golwalkar (Shri Guruji) transformed the young organization called Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to a Sangh Parivar, a family of organizations and influenced the shaping of independent Bharat (India) is what this book is about. The book Madhava Mantra does not focus on the specific activities or strategies, but instead on the impact of his personality and intensity on the growth of RSS and on the Hindu society. These Madhava Mantra can be useful for all social workers engaged in transforming individuals, organizations and the society.

Religious Studies Review, 2006