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1238–1317
Madhvacharya (Sanskrit pronunciation: [məd̪ʱʋɑːˈtʃɑːrjə]; 1238–1317 CE), also known as Purna Prajna and Ananda Tirtha, was a Hindu Brahmin from Karnataka, India. He is known as the chief proponent of Tattvavāda "philosophy of reality", also called the Dwaita (dualism) school of medicineHindu philosophy; one of the three most influential Vedānta philosophies of Advaita, Dvaita and Vishihtadvaita.
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Dharma is that which sustains and ensures progress and welfare of all in this world and eternal Bliss in the other world.
Ten heads of Ravana : a critique of Hinduphobic scholars (2023)
Salvation can be attained only through pure and unsullied love of God (combined with knowledge of His greatness).
Vishnu is to be perceived in His nature through the holy scriptures and only through them.
Means of knowledge are sensory perception, inference and holy scriptures.
Salvation lies in the soul experiencing its intrinsic joy.
All inanimate objects are different from Him and from each other and from all living objects.
There is a hierarchy amongst living beings, that is eternal [without beginning or end].
All living beings are different from Him and from each other and are subordinate to Him, all their actions are controlled by Him.
All living beings are dependent upon Vishnu for their existence.
The final emancipation called mokhsha for the beings who are bound to the problems of samsara can be attained by intense devotion to the Lord with the true knowledge of HIM.
God Vishnu has complete power over souls and matter and that Vishnu saves souls entirely by his grace which is granted to those who live pure and moral lives. Evil souls are predestined to eternal damnation and should of mediocre quality will transmigrate eternally.
The five-fold difference between God, living and non-living beings is an eternal fact
Sriman Narayana is the Lord of the universe, and the creation, destruction, sustainanance, control, etc., are according to his wish. He is the one called Brahma in the vedas and HE is full of knowledge, bliss, and power [strength].
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