Vadiraja Tirtha
Śrī Bhavi Sameera Shri Vadiraja Tirtha | |
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Image of Sri Vadiraja Tirtha, with Lord Hayagreeva | |
| Personal life | |
| Born | Bhūvarāha 1480 (1480) |
| Died | 1600 (aged 119–120) |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Philosophy | Dvaita |
| Religious career | |
| Guru | Vagisha Tirtha |
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Sri Vadiraja Tirtha ((IAST: Śrī Vādirāja Tīrtha; c.1480 – c.1600) was a Dvaita philosopher, poet, traveller and mystic. He authored many works, often critical, on Madhva theology and metaphysics. Additionally, he composed numerous poems and as the pontiff of Sodhe Mutt, renovated the temple complex at Udupi and established the Paryaya system of worship. He also enriched the Kannada literature of the time by translating Madhvacharya's works to Kannada, giving impetus and contributing to the Haridasa movement. He has influenced both Carnatic and Hindustani music through his compositions. His compositions are mainly in Kannada and Sanskrit. His mudra is 'Hayavadana'. His works are characterised by their poetic flourishes, wit and humour.
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