Madhvacharya (माधवाचार्य)

Bhaktmal: Madhvacharya
Real name - Vasudeva
Other name - Purna Prajna, Ananda Tirtha
Guru - Achyuta-preksha
Disciple - Padmanabha Tirtha
Aradhya - Bhagwan Vishnu
Birth – 1238
Place of Birth – Pajaka near Udupi, Karnataka
Died: 1317, Udupi
Marital Status - Unmarried
Language – Kannada, Sanskrit
Father – Naddantillaya
Mother – Vedavati
Founder of: Udupi Sri Krishna Matha, Dvaita Vedanta school of Hindu philosophyMadhvacharya was an Indian philosopher, theologian, and reformer who founded the Dvaita Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy. He is considered one of the most important philosophers in Indian history. Madhvacharya's teachings are based on the Vedas, the ancient Hindu scriptures.

He argued that there is only one God, Vishnu, and that everything else in the universe is his creation. He also taught that there are two kinds of souls, those that are eternally bound to God and those that are eternally free. Madhvacharya's teachings have had a profound influence on Hindu thought and practice. His followers, known as Madhwas, are found throughout India and in other parts of the world.

He was a prolific writer and composed over 300 works on a variety of topics, including philosophy, theology, and logic. He is also credited with establishing a number of temples and monasteries throughout India.

Madhvacharya's teachings continue to be studied and debated even today. His teachings have had a profound impact on Hindu thought and practice.