Satyavrata Tirtha (died. 1638 CE) 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]
Sri Satyavrata Tirtha | |
|---|---|
| Personal | |
| Born | Raghunathacharya Present day North Karnataka |
| Resting place | Sangli |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Organization | |
| Order | Vedanta (Uttaradi Math) |
| Philosophy | Dvaita Vedanta |
| Religious career | |
| Guru | Vedanidhi Tirtha |
| Successor | Satyanidhi Tirtha |
Works
editSatyavrata 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- ^ Devadevan 2016, p. 60.
- ^ a b Dasgupta 1975, p. 56.
- ^ Sharma 2000, p. 208.
- ^ 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.