Satyasandha Tirtha
Satyasandha Tirtha (Śrī Satya-sandha Tīrtha) (c.1733 - c.1794), was a Hindu philosopher, scholar, mystic and saint. He was the 26th pontiff of Uttaradi Math and served the pontificate from 1783-1794.[1]
Sri Satyasandha Tirtha | |
|---|---|
| Personal | |
| Born | Haveri Ramacharya 1733 Haveri (present-day Haveri district, Karnataka) |
| Died | 1794 Mahishi (present-day Shimoga district, Karnataka) |
| Resting place | Mahishi |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Order | Vedanta (Uttaradi Math) |
| Philosophy | Dvaita Vedanta |
| Religious career | |
| Guru | Satyabodha Tirtha |
| Successor | Satyavara Tirtha |
Works
Most of the information about his life is derived from two hagiographies, Sri Satyasandha Vijaya by Koneratmaja and Guruvamsakathakalpatharu by Bhimadhaivajna.[2] Satyasandha Tirtha is an author of one commentary, and one praise-poem, both his works are most revered among Madhwa community. His Viṣṇusahasranāmabhāṣya is a commentary on Vishnu Sahasranama. His another work is Vishnu Stuti, a praise-poem on Lord Vishnu.[3][4][5]
In culture
Sri Satyasandha Vijaya is a story of the victory and biography of Satyasandha Tirtha. The hagiography was authored by Koneratmaja. Satyasandha was entombed with his living body and is believed to be alive in the Brindavana even today. A very marvellous incident is graphically described in Satyasandha Vijaya about being alive in the Brindavana many years after his entrance into it.[6]
References
- ^ Sharma 2000, p. 209.
- ^ Bhatta, Samuel & John, p. 117.
- ^ Sharma 2000, p. 508.
- ^ Sharma 2000, p. 653.
- ^ Upadhye 1973, p. 439.
- ^ Gonda 1974, p. 417.
Bibliography
- 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.
- Glasenapp, Helmuth von (1992). Madhva's Philosophy of the Viṣṇu Faith. Dvaita Vedanta Studies and Research Foundation.
- Gonda, Jan (1974), A History of Indian literature, Volume 9, Issues 1-4, Harrassowitz, ISBN 978-3447015608
- Bhatta, C. Panduranga; Samuel, G. John; Hikosaka, Shu (1997). Contribution of Karṇāṭaka to Sanskrit. Institute of Asian Studies.
- Upadhye, A. N. (1973). Journal of Indian History, Volume 51. Department of History, University of Kerala.
External links
- Vishnusahasranama Bhashya (Sanskrit)