Satyavrata Tirtha

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Sri

Satyavrata Tirtha
Personal
Born
Raghunathacharya

Present day North Karnataka
Died
Resting placeSangli
ReligionHinduism
OrderVedanta (Uttaradi Math)
PhilosophyDvaita Vedanta
Religious career
GuruVedanidhi Tirtha
SuccessorSatyanidhi Tirtha

Satyavrata Tirtha (died 1638) was a Hindu philosopher, yogi, mystic, scholar and saint. He served as the pontiff of Shri Uttaradi Math from 1635–1638. He was the 18th in succession from Madhvacharya.[1][2] Satyavrata Tirtha ruled the pontificate with a remarkable distinction. His life was a saga of supreme spiritual achievements.[3] He is a yogi of remarkable spiritual powers and a philosopher of wide fame.[2]

Works[edit]

Satyavrata Tirtha authored some works consisting of gloss, commentaries on the works of Jayatirtha, Vyasatirtha and a few hymns. Satyavrata Tirtha wrote a commentary on Nyaya Sudha of Jayatirtha called Sudha Vivruthi. His gloss on Nyayamrutha of Vyasatirtha is also most appreciated.[4]

References[edit]

  1. Devadevan 2016, p. 60.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Dasgupta 1975, p. 56.
  3. Sharma 2000, p. 208.
  4. Potter 1995, p. 1504.

Bibliography[edit]

  • Sharma, B. N. Krishnamurti (2000). A History of the Dvaita School of Vedānta and Its Literature, Vol 1. 3rd Edition. Motilal Banarsidass (2008 Reprint). ISBN 978-8120815759.
  • Potter, Karl H. (1995). Encyclopedia of Indian philosophies. 1, Bibliography : Section 1, Volumes 1-2. Motilal Banarsidass Publications. ISBN 978-8120803084.
  • Dasgupta, Surendranath (1975). A History of Indian Philosophy, Volume 4. Motilal Banarsidass. ISBN 978-8120804159.
  • Devadevan, Manu V. (2016). A Prehistory of Hinduism. Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. ISBN 978-3110517378.