Madhva nama
| Madhva Nama | |
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| Information | |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Author | Sripadaraja |
| Language | Kannada |
| Period | 16th century |
| Chapters | 32 Shlokas |
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Madhwanama is a special composition on Madhvacharya (kulaguru of madhvas) which is written by Sripadaraja.
Significance
Madhvanama tells about the four avataras of Mukyaprana (vayu): Mukhyaprana, Hanuman, Bhima and Madhvacharya
Sections
Mukhyaprana
He is the moolarupra (main rupa of vayu) and the one who gives support to the entire universe. There are four stanzas in this section.[1]
Hanuman
Hanuman is the first Avatara of Mukhyaprana/Vayu. He was born in Treta Yuga and was a great devotee of lord Rama. There are seven stanzas praising in this section.[1]
Bhima
Bhima was the strongest of all in Dvapara Yuga. He was one of the pandavas. He killed many bad demons. There are 11 stanzas in this section.[1]
Madhvacharya
Lord Vayu took his third avatara as Madhvacharya in Kali Yuga. He is the main and the greatest Guru (teacher) of the madhwas (followers of the dvaita siddhanta). There are seven stanzas in this section.[1]
Phalastuti
This section tells us the virtues (benefits) of reciting Madhva Nama. The Phalastuti is written by the great poet Jagannatha dasa. There are three stanzas in this section.
References
- ^ a b c d Sanjeev, Sirnoorkar (19 April 2019). "Madhwanama(ಮಧ್ವನಾಮ) - Sripadaraja". medium.com. Retrieved 19 April 2019.