Madhva & Dvaita Vedanta

In this last part in the trilogy about Vedanta, we explore the life and teachings of Madhvacharya - the founder of the school of Dvaita (dualistic) Vedanta.

Sources/Suggested Reading:
Bartley, C.J. (2002). "The Theology of Ramanuja - Realism and Religion". Routledge.

Deutsch, Eliot (1973). “Advaita Vedanta: A Philosophical Reconstruction”. University of Hawai’i Press.

Deutsch, Eliot & Rohit Dalvi (2005). “Essential Vedanta: A New Source Book of Advaita Vedanta”. World Wisdoms Books.

Flood, Gavin (ed.) (2003). "The Blackwell Companion to Hinduism". Blackwell publishing.

Sarma, Deepak (2003). "An Introduction to Madhva Vedanta". Ashgate World Philosophy Series. Routledge.

Sarma, Deepak (2018). "Epistemologies and the Limitations of Philosophical Inquiry: Doctrine in Madhva Vedanta". Routledge.

Thibaut, George (translated by) (2006). "The Vedanta-Sutras with the Commentary by Ramanuja". The Echo Library.

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[xamanikia]

Dwitha is a prominent in the south of India especially in karnataka and Andra Pradesh. What was spawned along with this philosophy was a set of carnatic musical tradition that has lasted to this day.

[quadist]

I love your videos on Hinduism. As a Shakta, it would be really cool if you made a video about Shaktism. You may find its mysterious origins and colorful history interesting.

[sannyrays]

Wow. I am from Udupi and my entire family since centuries have been Madhva followers. In Udupi he opened a ashtha matha, 8 temples. The Krishna matha is the main one. Madhvaacharya found the Krishna idol in the river, it had flown from Mathura. The priests in Mathura did that to save the Krishna idol from being destroyed from the Muslim invaders. The pejwar swamy is known as reincarnation of Madhvaacharya. But we never say we are vaishnavites, for us yes Vishnu is the end. But we do worship other gods too.

[SgtPwnVids]

The amount of engagement is these comments is really stunning. I am another huge lover of your Hinduism content. I had to research this on my own, and your vids and bibliography are a fantastic source for me

[nramesh]

Excellent explanation on Dvaita system of philosophy --- Hats off for taking such pain in creating this video -- let the whole world know Madhvacharya a great Guru

[alyzak.]

Yessss. I love this channel. I've always wanted to learn more about Hinduism as a Muslim. Perfect timing!

[rizj]

Great video. I am a Muslim (focussing also on spirituality), but I love listening and learning about other religions and common themes and understanding. Great video, learnt a lot. Peace and love to all.

[gururajjoshi]

I am a Madhwa by birth, The study he made on Madhwa acharya and the dvaita sidhanta is so good that the followers don’t know, well explained, keep up the good work

[joelcerimele]

Super excited to watch this! I've been waiting for this treatment since your Ramanuja video!

[noahdanielg]

Incredible series so far, my favourite of your work Filip. Please do more on Vaiṣṇavism in the future especially Gauḍīya and Śuddhādvaita; there is so little academic and thorough information on Sanātana Dharma like this out there, these are fulfilling a great need.

[manojbharadwaj]

Well explained.
Hari Sarvothamma Vayu Jeevothama ✌️

[TheLYagAmi]

The timing of this is perfect I was just having a conversation today about what the key differences are between the dvaita, advaita and vishistaadvaita Vedanta schools of thought. Looking forward to this. 🙏

[utkarshhingmire]

This is a song that I originally composed in Marathi, it covers the interpretation of four different schools of vedanta. Hope this will be helpful.
प्रबुद्ध तो शंकर ज्यानी व्याख्यीले उपनिषदः
सर्व ज्ञानी झाला तोची जानीले ब्रह्मणः
भेदुनी अंधकार त्यानी उपदेशीले अद्वैतः
ब्रह्म सत्यं जगत मिथ्या हेची वेदांतः

प्रबुद्ध तो रामानुजन ज्यानी व्याख्यीले उपनिषदः
सर्व ज्ञानी झाला तोची जानीले ब्रह्मणः
भेदुनी अंधकार त्यानी उपदेशीले विशीष्ठ अद्वैतः
चीत अचित विशीषठ ब्रह्म हेची वेदांतः

प्रबुद्ध तो माधव ज्यानी व्याख्यीले उपनिषदः
सर्व ज्ञानी झाला तोची जानीले ब्रह्मणः
भेदुनी अंधकार त्यानी उपदेशीले द्वैतः
ब्रह्म ज्ञान द्वैतः निर्भर, अनिर्भर हेची वेदांतः

प्रबुद्ध तो बलदेव ज्यानी व्याख्यीले उपनिषदः
सर्व ज्ञानी झाला तोची जानीले ब्रह्मणः
भेदुनी अंधकार त्यानी उपदेशीले अचिंत्य भेद अभेदः
अकल्पनीय एकता, अनेकता
हेची वेदांतः

Translation
Enlightened is that Shankaracharya, who has interpreted Upanishads. He who has known “Brahman” has known everything the world has to offer. Piercing the darkness prevalent in this world, he has preached “Non-dualism”. “Brahman is the only truth and the world is an illusion” is his interpretation.
Enlightened is that Ramanujanacharya, ****Remains same*** he has preached “Qualified Monism/ Qualified Non-dualism”. “Sentient and insentient beings are small part.
Enlightened is that Madhavacharya, ****Remains same**** he has preached “dualism”. “Supreme knowledge of Brahman is duality which is dependent and independent” is his interpretation.
Enlightened is that Baldevacharya ****Remains same**** he has preached “Inconceivable difference indifference”. “Unimaginable ones and duality” is his interpretation.

[theologyrationality]

It was a great video, thank you so much for making it🙏

The entire Philosophy of madhvacharya is summarised by Vyas tirtha(stalwart madhvite)

Harih Paratarah, Satyam Jagat, Tattvatho Bhedho Jivagana, Hareranucara, Nichoccabhavam gatah |
Muktir Naijasukhanubhutir, Amala Bhaktih Tatsadhanam, Hyakshradi Tritayam Pramanam, Akhilamnayaikavedyo Harih ||

1-Vishnu(God) Alone is Supreme or independent,
2-the world is real, (Against Shankar's Mithyatva)
3- Hierarchy or diffence amongst the beings as per their innate nature. (a-God and souls are not identical, (b)- No two souls are identical to one another, (c) neither two materials are numerically identical to each other, (d)-world is not identical to God, (e) Souls are not identical to the world)

4- Everything is dependent on Vishnu and every soul is servant of vishnu.

5-There is innate hierarchy amongst the souls(one better than the other based on innate nature).

6- Liberation is experiencing one's own Intrinsic bliss without any pain and pleasure which is only possible in god's abode (Vaikuntha). God's supreme heaven is the place where souls enjoys pleasure and bliss for eternity along with God.

7-There is no way to liberation or moksha other than loving devotion to Vishnu which culminates in his vision and consequently the fetters of the hearts are broken and the soul is released.

8- There are 3 valid means of knowledge; perception, Anumaan(unerring inference) and Vedas(Revelation).

9 - Vishnu alone is praised by all scriptures Be it Vedas, Puranas, Gita, Mahabharata, Ramayana, etc

[anirudhani]

Hi, I'm an Engineer, A philosophy student, A regular viewer and admirer of you .
And yes, I am born in Madhwa tradition. A beautiful video, nicely explained. But I missed the concept of 'Bimba', the soul being a reflection of God. I felt it could be elaborated
Regards😊

[TonyJack]

This is uncanny because I was just at my local Madhwa temple yesterday in Edison, NJ

[hulk]

I have now gained a deeper understanding of Hinduism after watching your trilogy about Vedanta, I hope one day you make more videos explaining about the 5 other schools of Indian philosophy - Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya, Yoga and Mimaṃsa, thank you for your videos.

[metsgiantsfan]

The differences between Dvaita and Advaita are pretty clear, but I would have liked to hear more about the differences between Dvaita and Vishishtadvaita.

[DevaEkoNaaraayanah]

He said :
*अखिलाम्नायैक वेद्यो हरिः*
[Hari(Vishnu) Alone is praised in all the Vedas]
13:10 *परमो हरिरेव तु*
[But Hari alone is Supreme]

He Considered every other god as merely a Demigod(having Hierarchy) and never equal to Supreme Lord.

[ironhead]

Looking forward to videos on Shaivism. Especially Kashmir Shaivism and Shaiva Siddhanta (more than one school).

Om Namah Shivaya