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6th December, Sunday,PANCHAMYAM ( ShraadhDha Tithi PanchamyaM) Tithi : Panchamyaam (3.19)IST Vaara : Ravi vaasara Nakshatra : Pushya (20.51)IST Yoga : Bramhaa KaraNa : Kaulava Srimad AkshobyathirtharaP.D ( (Malakheda) 5th pontiff of the Uttaradhi mutt. (1350-1365) During the Chaalukya period in Jamakhandi taluk there was a jeweler called Keshava Bhatta- he got a son in 282 named as Govindha Bhatta. (Page103-‘Guru Namana’- Editor SuLaadhi Kuppe Rao, Sri Varadhendra Sahithya Mandali, Lingasugur) .The boy, then he was about 30 years old was impressed with the teachings of Sriman Madhwar. He later became his disciple and took ashram as Sri AksHoBhya Thirtha in 1312 - He won in the debate against VidyaraNya of Vijayanagar. An able saint in the Nivarana of “Bramhahatya Dosha” is works “Vedasara” is famous. One loving glance, a gesture, a touch, and a smile was enough to dissolve the ego and bring a lasting ransformation in the life the warrior. He entered Brindavanam on 4-12-1365 at Malakheda on the banks of the river the Kaagini, after handing over to his disciple Sri Jayatheertharu.> (Following text: Courtesy from: Dr Gururajan M. President, Sri Madhwacharya Seva Sangha, Chennai-78)The junior most direct disciple of the Acharya. One should understand that only Rudra, Garuda or the Sesha nama individuals could alone become the direct disciples of the Acharya. Needless to say that he is the amsha of Rudra.His winning over Vidyaranya at Mulubagal in the presence of Sri Vedanta Desikar was an historical event. He inducted Sri Sri Jayatheertha into monastic order. He founded two lineages whch exist at Kudali Aksobhya Mutt. He gifted Sri VaikunTa Rama idol to this Mutt. The other Mutt is the Bagalur Mutt. The Swamiji gifted Sri Trinethra Narasimha idol. He entered the Brindhavana at Malkhed on the banks of the river Kagini. Dhyaana Sloka: Yo VidyaraNya vipinaM Tatwamasya si naaschinaT| SrimadAkshobhya thirthaaKhyaanu| PrathiShte Gurunmama|| Srimad Ramaa RamaNa Sadgiri pAda sangee Vyaakhyaa Ninaadadaitaakhila duShTadarpam Durvaadi vaaraNa vidaaraNa dakSha DeekaSha MakShObhyateertha MrugaraajamahaM Namaami !! - Sri Jayateertharu PadavaakhyaPramaaNajnana Prathivaadimadachchidha Srimadakshobhyathirtha anukhyanupathiste Gurunmama|| -Sri Jayathirtha || Shri Akshobhya Teertha Gurubhyonamaha || Introduction to Shri 1008 Shri Akshobhya Teertharu : Diksha accepted: 1350 (Srimukha) Preceptor’ Sri Madhava Theertharue Brinadavanam PravesHa: 1364 (Vikruti) PiTadhipati: 14 years 2montyhs, 20 days. Aradhana: Margashira KrishNa Pnchami Brindavan at: Malkheda River: Kagina Dist; Gulbarga” State: Karnataka Poorvashram Name: Sri Govinda Shastry. || Yoovidyaranyavipinam Tatvava Syaasinaachhinat | Shrimadakshobhyateertharyahansinam Tam Namaamyaham || || Shri Gurubhyo Namaha || || Hari Om || Shrimad Akshobhya Teertharu was born in 1159 Sakabja Era (1238 AD) and was the last of Madhwa's direct isciples to sit on the Vedanta Pitha. He did so from 1350 AD -1365 AD. Previously his name was Govinda Shastri, a former follower of a non-vaishnava ('advaitin') line before meeting and surrendering to Shrimad Acharya (Shrimad Madhwacharya), and ho also came from Uttara-Karnataka.> After establishing Akshobhya Tertharu as the head of the Pejawar Mutt Shrimad Madhwacharya gave him the Deity of Aja-Vithal. (Krishna standing with His hands of His hips, accompanied by Shri Devi and Bhudevi, though some say this is Krishna with Rukmini and Satyabhama, technically they are the same Persons with His expanded pleasure otencies anyway.) It is said that Akshobhya Teertharu was in him self not a distinguished or prolific writer, yet he stands out as an mportant personage in the history of the Madhwa line (BNK Sharma. 1961.) History of the Dvaita School of Vedanta. Page 229.) It is said by some that he wrote a book called adhvatattvasaarasamgraha of which nothing is known; yet the name suggests it was a manual of the Dvaita doctrine. Shri Akshobhya Teertharu who initiated Shri Jaya Teertharu (author of Shriman Nyaya Sudha) was a contemporary of the great 'advaitin' Shri Vidyaranya and of a celebrated 'Visistha-advaitin' scholar Shri Vedanta Desika. It was this Vidyaranya who established the Vijyanagar Kingdom for the twins Hakka and Bukka, and not the Madhava Teertharu that we know in our sampradaya (C.R. Rao. "Shrimat Uttaradi Matha"). There is a historic incident, which is understood to have taken place at Mulabagilu near Kolar, Karnataka. His victim was the same Vidyaranya, the big, big 'mayavadin' scholar and 'guru' descendant of the 'Advaitan' line of Sankara. In the year 1336 AD., Shri Akshobhya Teertharu had a scholarly disputation with Shri Vidyaranya on the interpretation of the "Tatvam-asi" ("You are the same as" or "I am that") 'Shruthi' text. The extensive and elaborate and sometimes acrimonious arguments were exchanged in the presence of Shri Vedantha Deshika who was chosen by both as an arbitrator. Another tradition says that all the arguments wereliterally written down and then sent tol Shri Vedantha Deshika whose verdict was in favour of Shri Akshobhya Teertharu. The epigraphic evidence of his historic victory is on a commemorative pillar of victory on a hill near Mulubagal that can be seen even today.> This was his main 'claim to fame', the dynamic way he refuted the 'tat tvam asi - 'you are the same as', philosophy of the 'mayavadis'. Either way the story is told, it is a stated and documented fact that Shripad Akshobhya Teertharu was more than victorious. In fact Shripad Akshobhya Teertharu smashed Vidyaranya so badly that in history this was considered the turning point in the new Madhwa faith of 'Dwaitavad'. To this day the philosophy of 'Dwaita' (dualism) has not been defeated; even the 'Adwaitin mayavadis', knowing they are wrong, with stubborn determination, or masochistic glee, like moths flying into the flame of personalistic knowledge, they have yearly been coming back to Udupi to get smashed. Shripad Akshobhya Teertha's victory over Vidyaranya has been recorded in Jaya Teertharu Vijaya of Shripad Vyasa Teertharu, and in the Raghavendra Vijay (17th century) as well as in the Vishisthadvaitin (Shri Vaishnava) work Acarya Vijayachampu, and the epigraphic evidence carved in a pillar of stone at Mulbagal.(BNK Sharma.1961. History of the Dvaita School of Vedanta. page 230.) Shripad Akshobhya Teertharu moved after this a little north of Pandharapur on the banks of the Bhima-rathi River, which is where he met his future disciple Jaya Teertharu. in the years to follow Akshobhya Teertharu dedicated most of his time training Jaya Teertharu in 'Dwaita' philosophy.The relationship was so nice that Shripad Akshobhya Teertharu gave his every breath to make Shripad Jaya Teertharu the most proficient and dynamic preacher since Madhwa; hence Jaya Teertharu was called the second moon of Madhwa and Tikacarya, for his many small commentaries. Shripad Akshobhya Teertharu taught him how to search out hidden significance's in the words of Madhwa which others missed, and how to write books on those points called Tikas, which further demolished the hostile 'Adwaitin' onism. Empowered by Akshobhya Teertharu he caused such a stir by even pointing out the differences in the basic understandings of 'Adwaita' philosophy of their own leading Sankarites like Vacaspati, Vivarankara, Amalananda, Citsukha and Vijnanashana, giving further strength to the Vaishnavas truths and making the 'mayavadis' all look all the more foolish. According to popular acceptance Shripad Jaya Teertharu renounced the world and took 'sannyasam' at twenty years of age (reputed to be in 1368). However, due to the course of time dates have become confused - the accepted date that Akshobhya Teertharu's giving up this world (1365 AD) and ordination of Jaya Teertharu do not tally - we can see from mathematicaldeduction that either or both dates need some adjusting. Work by Shri Akshobya Teertharu:Shri Akshobhya Teertharu Worte only one Grantha. "MADHVATATVASAARASANGRAHA" How to visit Malkhed.Malkhed comes under Gulbarga District.It is 40 kms away from Gulbarga. There is sufficient bus facilities to Malkhed from Gulbarga. It is situated in between Gulbarga and Sedam, 12 kms away from Sedam. Shri Venkkanachar Pujar,Shri Jayateertha Brindavana,Malkhed, Sedam Taluk,GulbargaDist-585317 (Karnataka).Ph : 08441-680343. || Shri Digvijaya Rama Vijayate || || Shri Krishnarpanamastu || “Rakshisennanu=Dayaambudhe Rakshisennanu” by PraNesha vittala and “Srimad`AkShobhya teerthara divya charitaM” by Karpara Narahari are the two Kannada keerthana available. ii) Sri Byagavaata Narasimha Vitaladaasara P.D. (1685-1765)- ( Byaagawaati ) Original name: Narasimha daasaru., Ankitha: Narasimha Vitala. Upadesha Guru: Purandara daasarau (Swapna) Dhyaana Sloka: Sumatheendra Guro Shishyam- Upendrermaanitham Mudhaa| Pitharam Ranga daasastha| NaarasimhaaBhidham Bhaje || (Source., Daasa Thathwa Prakaashike- Dasa sahithya Project, TTD, Tirupathi.) GRRRaoBengaLooru New Windows 7: Find the right PC for you. Learn more.

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Some more details.... Akshobhyatheertha (1350-1365) Also, 5th pontiff of the SRS/SPM/SVM mutts...

Akshobhyatheertha’s life prior to sanyasa is set out in “Saraswathi Parinayaâ€. It can be understood that he was a genius and statesman. The descendants of Shasthika (Aravatthokkalu) families known for their loyalty were in high positions under the royal patronage in the kingdoms of Kadambas and Yadavas. The descendants belonging to Bharadwaja gothra of Swarnabhandara family, one of the Shasthika families, were appointed as Mandalikas of Jamkhandi by the Chalukya kings. One Keshavabhatta was prominent in that family. One Govindabhatta was his only son. It was in A.D.1282 that Govindabhatta was born. After completing his education at an early age, he assumed the responsibility of administration even as a youth. For Govindabhatta, virtuous, devout, well versed in Shastras, politics as such was contemptible. It was when Acharya’s fame had touched the zenith. Entrusting the administration to his uncle Dhundiraja, Govindabhatta set out to meet Acharya. As soon as he had the darshan of Acharya, he felt unprecedented reverence for him. Impressed by the felicity of Acharya’s speech and his preachings, he took sanyashrama from Acharya in A.D.1312 with his name changed as Akshobhyatheertha. Since then, emerging triumphant in debate after debate, he engaged all through in propagating Acharya’s philosophy. After Madhavatheertha, Akshobhyatheertha became Mahasamsthanadhipathi in A.D.1350. Then Bukka was the king of Vijayanagar. Writing of commentaries on Vedas had begun under the stewardship of his kulaguru, Vidyaranya. Vaishnavism did not find much favour their. Moreover, Akshobhyatheertha unable to tolerate the impudence of Somashekararaya of Kampli, the son-in-law of king Harihara, came to Mulbagal on his southern tour. Then Kumarakampa, son ofHarihararaya was Manadalika at Mulbagal. He extended his patronage to Akshobhyatheertha. In A.D.1350, there took place adebate on the philosphies of Dwaitha and Adwaitha at Mulbagal between Akshobhyatheertha and Vidyaranya who had undertaken a tour. Vidyaranya averred that Shruthis and Upanishads advocate the Manoism only. Tattamasi which had figured in the dialogue between Uddalaka and Shwethakethu in Chandogyopanishad, most popular among the Upanishads, became the first topic. Elaborating on the nine examples in that context, Akshobhyatheertha stating with illustrations what is interesting in the expression meaning ‘It is you’

which appears to advocate non duality? what is its real meaning? what is the gist of that which says ‘It is you’? argued that this very expression establishes that Jeeva and Brahma are separate entities. He explained in multifarious ways, on the basis of grammar, meaning Jeeva is the servant of God,there is no Jeeva without God,

God only is the creator of Jeeva. Vidyaranya had nothing to say. Vedanthadeshika, then a great scholar in Vishistadwaitha was apprised of the details of this debateand requested to declare which side triumphed. He in his reply meaning Akshobhyatheertha swished off the forest of Vidyaranya

with his scimitar ‘Tattvamasi’ distinguishing between Jeeva and Brahma.1 In commemoration of this, a victory pillar was erected at Mulbagal.2

This is a landmark victory in the history of Madhwa philosophy. It is this which Teekakritpada has mentioned in Mangalacharanashloka of his ‘Tattvaprakashika’.3 On his tour Akshobhyatheertha reached Shimoga district. He established his own Mutt at Koodali, a confluence of the Tunga and the Bhadra rivers where already a Mutt of Vidyaranya existed. Besides he counter established another Mutt at Banakara (Balagaru) on the banks of the river Tunga against an Adwaitha Mutt which existed at Doorvasapura of Theerthahalli taluk. Then he established his two traditions by handing over the idols of Rama inherited from Acharya to his two disciples Thrylokyabhooshanatheertha and Lokapujya. These two are now popular as Koodali Arya Akshobhyatheertha samsthana and Balgaru Arya Akshobhyatheertha samsthana. As the atmosphere at Vijayanagar was not conducive to Dwaithism, Akshobhyatheertha set out towards north.4 As Vaishnavism was in vogue at Pandharapura there, Akshobhyatheertha touring in the kingdom of Bahamani for some days attained eternal peace at Malakheda on the banks of the river Kaginee on Thursday the fifth day of Margashira Bahula in Vishwavasu Samvatsara (4-12-1365). Akshobhyatheertha taught all the books on Vedantha to his disciple Jayatheertha. Jayatheertha has extolled that his guru taught him by rote as if to a parrot. None of the books written by Akshobhyatheertha is available. But he is popular as author of many books. That he was greatly successful in outwitting his rivals in debates is amply substantiated by description made about him by his disciple.1 Thus, Akshobhyatheertha having acquired mastery over both social and spiritual aspects blessed Teekakritpada by teaching Acharya’s philosophy besides rendering unmatched service to the philosophy and tradition of Acharya. In the history of Madhwa philosophy, Akshobhyatheertha’s renown is immortal.

Source : Gurucharithe - English translation by Pt. Huli Pavamanacharya.

 

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Some more details.... Akshobhyatheertha (1350-1365) Also, 5th pontiff of the SRS/SPM/SVM mutts...

Akshobhyatheertha’s life prior to sanyasa is set out in “Saraswathi Parinayaâ€. It can be understood that he was a genius and statesman. The descendants of Shasthika (Aravatthokkalu) families known for their loyalty were in high positions under the royal patronage in the kingdoms of Kadambas and Yadavas. The descendants belonging to Bharadwaja gothra of Swarnabhandara family, one of the Shasthika families, were appointed as Mandalikas of Jamkhandi by the Chalukya kings. One Keshavabhatta was prominent in that family. One Govindabhatta was his only son. It was in A.D.1282 that Govindabhatta was born. After completing his education at an early age, he assumed the responsibility of administration even as a youth. For Govindabhatta, virtuous, devout, well versed in Shastras, politics as such was contemptible. It was when Acharya’s fame had touched the zenith. Entrusting the administration to his uncle Dhundiraja, Govindabhatta set out to meet Acharya. As soon as he had the darshan of Acharya, he felt unprecedented reverence for him. Impressed by the felicity of Acharya’s speech and his preachings, he took sanyashrama from Acharya in A.D.1312 with his name changed as Akshobhyatheertha. Since then, emerging triumphant in debate after debate, he engaged all through in propagating Acharya’s philosophy. After Madhavatheertha, Akshobhyatheertha became Mahasamsthanadhipat hi in A.D.1350. Then Bukka was the king of Vijayanagar. Writing of commentaries on Vedas had begun under the stewardship of his kulaguru, Vidyaranya. Vaishnavism did not find much favour their. Moreover, Akshobhyatheertha unable to tolerate the impudence of Somashekararaya of Kampli, the son-in-law of king Harihara, came to Mulbagal on his southern tour. Then Kumarakampa, son ofHarihararaya was Manadalika at Mulbagal. He extended his patronage to Akshobhyatheertha. In A.D.1350, there took place adebate on the philosphies of Dwaitha and Adwaitha at Mulbagal between Akshobhyatheertha and Vidyaranya who had undertaken a tour. Vidyaranya averred that Shruthis and Upanishads advocate the Manoism only. Tattamasi which had figured in the dialogue between Uddalaka and Shwethakethu in Chandogyopanishad, most popular among the Upanishads, became the first topic. Elaborating on the nine examples in that context, Akshobhyatheertha stating with illustrations what is interesting in the expression meaning ‘It is you’

which appears to advocate non duality? what is its real meaning? what is the gist of that which says ‘It is you’? argued that this very expression establishes that Jeeva and Brahma are separate entities. He explained in multifarious ways, on the basis of grammar, meaning Jeeva is the servant of God,there is no Jeeva without God,

God only is the creator of Jeeva. Vidyaranya had nothing to say. Vedanthadeshika, then a great scholar in Vishistadwaitha was apprised of the details of this debateand requested to declare which side triumphed. He in his reply meaning Akshobhyatheertha swished off the forest of Vidyaranya

with his scimitar ‘Tattvamasi’ distinguishing between Jeeva and Brahma.1 In commemoration of this, a victory pillar was erected at Mulbagal.2

This is a landmark victory in the history of Madhwa philosophy. It is this which Teekakritpada has mentioned in Mangalacharanashlok a of his ‘Tattvaprakashika’.3 On his tour Akshobhyatheertha reached Shimoga district. He established his own Mutt at Koodali, a confluence of the Tunga and the Bhadra rivers where already a Mutt of Vidyaranya existed. Besides he counter established another Mutt at Banakara (Balagaru) on the banks of the river Tunga against an Adwaitha Mutt which existed at Doorvasapura of Theerthahalli taluk. Then he established his two traditions by handing over the idols of Rama inherited from Acharya to his two disciples Thrylokyabhooshanat heertha and Lokapujya. These two are now popular as Koodali Arya Akshobhyatheertha samsthana and Balgaru Arya Akshobhyatheertha samsthana. As the atmosphere at Vijayanagar was not conducive to Dwaithism, Akshobhyatheertha set out towards north.4 As Vaishnavism was in vogue at Pandharapura there, Akshobhyatheertha touring in the kingdom of Bahamani for some days attained eternal peace at Malakheda on the banks of the river Kaginee on Thursday the fifth day of Margashira Bahula in Vishwavasu Samvatsara (4-12-1365). Akshobhyatheertha taught all the books on Vedantha to his disciple Jayatheertha. Jayatheertha has extolled that his guru taught him by rote as if to a parrot. None of the books written by Akshobhyatheertha is available. But he is popular as author of many books. That he was greatly successful in outwitting his rivals in debates is amply substantiated by description made about him by his disciple.1 Thus, Akshobhyatheertha having acquired mastery over both social and spiritual aspects blessed Teekakritpada by teaching Acharya’s philosophy besides rendering unmatched service to the philosophy and tradition of Acharya. In the history of Madhwa philosophy, Akshobhyatheertha’s renown is immortal.

Source : Gurucharithe - English translation by Pt. Huli Pavamanacharya.

 

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