Satyabodha Tirtha (Śrī Satya-bodha Tīrtha) (c. 1710 - c. 1783) was an Indian philosopher, scholar, yogi, mystic and saint. He was the 25th pontiff of Uttaradi Math and served the pontificate from March 1744 - 9 March 1783.[1] Satyabodha Tirtha was a great yogi and was honoured by both Hindu and Muslim rulers of his time.[2] Satyabodha Tirtha enjoyed a good fame as a miracle-man. Almost all the princes of the South India used to worship him and were his ardent disciples. Murari Rao of Gooty, Raghoji Bhosale and Fateh Singh Rao Gaekwad, were his great disciples. Satyabodha Tirtha Swamiji's mission of peace has played a prominent role during this time.[3] He earned a reputation as the greatest of Madhva saints of his time for his un-rivaled scholarship, miraculous achievements and dynamism as the pontiff of the Uttaradi Math. So many were his achievements and so well was he liked, admired and respected by people of all castes and creeds, rich and poor, that the Uttaradi Math (where Satyabodha's Brindavana is present) in Savanur got the name as Satyabodha Math after him.[4]
Satyabodha Tirtha was born in Raichur which is located between Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers in the Indian state of Karnataka. Most of the information about his life is derived from hagiography: Satyabodha Vijaya written by Kanchi Vadiraj Achar. Born in 1710 into a traditional Deshastha Madhva Brahmin household, he was named Ramacharya. His father name is Hariyacharya and mother name is Aralabai. He was born with Markhandeya rishi amsa. He started studying shastras at the age of 8. The name conferred on him when he became the head of the Uttaradi Math monastery was Satyabodha Tirtha.[5] On assuming the pontificate of the Uttaradi Mutt, he built an excellent Brindavana to his guru at Mana Madurai and performed a great aradhana in his honour. Satyabodha Tirtha travelled extensively all over India winning over adversaries in philosophical scholarly discussions acquiring shishyas and considerable wealth, landed properties and tamrapatras from Kings and Nawabs.[6][7][8]
Peace treatise between two Kings
Satyabodha Tirtha has played a prominent part in the history of India. Once it so happened that Murari Rao of Gooty was occupying the Fort of Trichanapalli. Nizam-ul-mulk had put a seize to this fort in order to get back this fort. He was unsuccessful though he tried it for 3 months. Then the Nizam was told that if Satyabodha Swami were brought to Trichanappally from Ramanathpur and kept in jail, Murari Rao who was an ardent devotee would come out of the fort and yield. Satyabodha Tirtha brought about treaties between these two Warring Kings and established peace in the Country.[9]
In culture
Satyabodha Vijaya is a kavya of twentyone sargas written by Kanchi Vadiraj Acharya who was his disciple. The Mahakavya describes Satyabodha's life in detail. He was a saint of marvellous powers, his life is full of thrilling events. Let alone Hindus, even Mohammedans worshipped him with great reverence, Nawab of Ramnad, Nawab of Savanur and many other Muslim princes felt it an honour to be puppets in his hands. There is also another work known as Guru Katha Kalpa Taru which also gives details about Satyabodha.[10]
Rao, C. R. (1984). Srimat Uttaradi Mutt: Moola Maha Samsthana of Srimadjagadguru Madhvacharya.
Sharma, B. N. Krishnamurti (2000). A History of the Dvaita School of Vedānta and Its Literature, Vol 1. 3rd Edition. Motilal Banarsidass (2008 Reprint). ISBN978-8120815759.
Glasenapp, Helmuth von (1992). Madhva's Philosophy of the Viṣṇu Faith. Dvaita Vedanta Studies and Research Foundation.
Chitnis, Krishnaji Nageshrao (2000), The Nawabs of Savanur, Atlantic Publishers & Dist, ISBN9788171565214
Kulakarni, A. Rā; Nayeem, M. A. (2000), History of Modern Deccan, 1720/1724-1948: Political and administrative aspects, Abul Kalam Azad Oriental Research Institute
Ritti, P. S. (1961). Saint of Savanur.
External links
Satyabodha Swamy Math website
January 15, 2023
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Satyabodha Tirtha Sri Satya bodha Tirtha c 1710 c 1783 was an Indian philosopher scholar yogi mystic and saint He was the 25th pontiff of Uttaradi Math and served the pontificate from March 1744 9 March 1783 1 Satyabodha Tirtha was a great yogi and was honoured by both Hindu and Muslim rulers of his time 2 Satyabodha Tirtha enjoyed a good fame as a miracle man Almost all the princes of the South India used to worship him and were his ardent disciples Murari Rao of Gooty Raghoji Bhosale and Fateh Singh Rao Gaekwad were his great disciples Satyabodha Tirtha Swamiji s mission of peace has played a prominent role during this time 3 He earned a reputation as the greatest of Madhva saints of his time for his un rivaled scholarship miraculous achievements and dynamism as the pontiff of the Uttaradi Math So many were his achievements and so well was he liked admired and respected by people of all castes and creeds rich and poor that the Uttaradi Math where Satyabodha s Brindavana is present in Savanur got the name as Satyabodha Math after him 4 Satyabodha TirthaPersonalBornRamacharya1710RaichurDied1783SavanurResting placeSavanurReligionHinduismOrderVedanta Uttaradi Math PhilosophyDvaita VedantaReligious careerGuruSatyapriya TirthaSuccessorSatyasandha TirthaDisciples Satyasandha Tirtha Satyavara Tirtha Satyadharma Tirtha Satyasankalpa Tirtha Contents 1 Biography 1 1 Peace treatise between two Kings 2 In culture 3 References 4 Bibliography 5 External linksBiography EditSatyabodha Tirtha was born in Raichur which is located between Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers in the Indian state of Karnataka Most of the information about his life is derived from hagiography Satyabodha Vijaya written by Kanchi Vadiraj Achar Born in 1710 into a traditional Deshastha Madhva Brahmin household he was named Ramacharya His father name is Hariyacharya and mother name is Aralabai He was born with Markhandeya rishi amsa He started studying shastras at the age of 8 The name conferred on him when he became the head of the Uttaradi Math monastery was Satyabodha Tirtha 5 On assuming the pontificate of the Uttaradi Mutt he built an excellent Brindavana to his guru at Mana Madurai and performed a great aradhana in his honour Satyabodha Tirtha travelled extensively all over India winning over adversaries in philosophical scholarly discussions acquiring shishyas and considerable wealth landed properties and tamrapatras from Kings and Nawabs 6 7 8 Peace treatise between two Kings Edit Satyabodha Tirtha has played a prominent part in the history of India Once it so happened that Murari Rao of Gooty was occupying the Fort of Trichanapalli Nizam ul mulk had put a seize to this fort in order to get back this fort He was unsuccessful though he tried it for 3 months Then the Nizam was told that if Satyabodha Swami were brought to Trichanappally from Ramanathpur and kept in jail Murari Rao who was an ardent devotee would come out of the fort and yield Satyabodha Tirtha brought about treaties between these two Warring Kings and established peace in the Country 9 In culture EditSatyabodha Vijaya is a kavya of twentyone sargas written by Kanchi Vadiraj Acharya who was his disciple The Mahakavya describes Satyabodha s life in detail He was a saint of marvellous powers his life is full of thrilling events Let alone Hindus even Mohammedans worshipped him with great reverence Nawab of Ramnad Nawab of Savanur and many other Muslim princes felt it an honour to be puppets in his hands There is also another work known as Guru Katha Kalpa Taru which also gives details about Satyabodha 10 References Edit Sharma 2000 p 209 Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency Volume 22 Government Central Press p 160 Ritti 1961 p 4 Glasenapp 1992 p 40 Ritti 1961 p 3 Chitnis 1994 p 109 Chitnis 2000 p 86 Kulakarni amp Nayeem 2000 p 183 Ritti 1961 p 5 Ritti 1961 p 1 Bibliography EditRao C R 1984 Srimat Uttaradi Mutt Moola Maha Samsthana of Srimadjagadguru Madhvacharya Sharma B N Krishnamurti 2000 A History of the Dvaita School of Vedanta and Its Literature Vol 1 3rd Edition Motilal Banarsidass 2008 Reprint ISBN 978 8120815759 Glasenapp Helmuth von 1992 Madhva s Philosophy of the Viṣṇu Faith Dvaita Vedanta Studies and Research Foundation Chitnis Krishnaji Nageshrao 1994 Glimpses of Maratha Socio economic History Atlantic Publishers amp Dist ISBN 9788171563470 Chitnis Krishnaji Nageshrao 2000 The Nawabs of Savanur Atlantic Publishers amp Dist ISBN 9788171565214 Kulakarni A Ra Nayeem M A 2000 History of Modern Deccan 1720 1724 1948 Political and administrative aspects Abul Kalam Azad Oriental Research Institute Ritti P S 1961 Saint of Savanur External links EditSatyabodha Swamy Math website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Satyabodha Tirtha amp oldid 1110868928, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
