Questions tagged [dvaita]
Questions about Dvaita (literally duality or dualism), a sub school of Vedanta philosophy propounded by Madhvacharya that is a dualistic interpretation of scriptures and describes the real difference between individual souls, matter and God.
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Dvaita vs Advaita vs Vishistadvaita vs Shuddhadvaita vs any other
I hear these terms Dvaita, Advaita, Vishistadvaita, Shuddhadvaita, and may be any other XYZdvaita, etc in most of the questions but I am not very sure what do they refer to. Are these some communities ...
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What are the exact interpretations of four Mahavakyas by Dvaita, Vishishtadvaita and Advaita?
Note: You can write an answer from the perspective of one or more schools, whichever you know best and also I read somewhere that some schools consider Mahavakyas as quoted out of the context, if you ...
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How do Dvaitins interpret the Advaita-sounding prayer of Prahlada?
In this chapter of the Vishnu Purana, Prahlada is thrown off a cliff and into the sea by Hiranyakashipu's men. Unfazed by this, he prays to Vishnu:
I glorify the supreme deity Vishńu, the ...
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Do scriptures mention about Srimad Madhvacharya being an avatar of Lord Vayu?
It is believed by his followers that Srimad Ananda Teertha (a.k.a Madhvacharya) was the third incarnation of Vayu (MukhyaprAna), the previous two were:
Hanuman (Treta yuga)
Bheema Sena (Dwapara yuga)
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What was Madhvacharya's argument against the Shaktas?
As I discuss in this question, by far the most popular school of Hindu philosophy is the Vedanta school, which bases its tenets on the doctrines laid out in the Brahma Sutras, a work by the sage Vyasa ...
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How do Dvaitins and Vishistadvaitins interpret this passage of Mahabharata?
Below is the passage from Shanti Parva of Mahabharat in the chapter 320. It describes how Suka (the son of Veda Vyas) attained moksha. When Suka through his power of Yoga goes in position of attaining ...
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Which verses in Vedas and Upanishads can be used to prove that Brahman is sagunam?
We know that most Vaishnava sects believe in Saguna Brahman. Are there pramanas from the Brahma Sutras, Upanishads or the srutis themselves which show that Brahman has anantkalyangunams? What will be ...
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Do followers of dvaita really believe that advaitins are "deceitful demons"?
I came across a Shloka by Madhvacharya (ananda teertha) in which he calls advaitins as "deceitful demons". Also, in the work madvavijaya considered to be the authentic biography of Madhvacharya, the ...
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How do Dvaitins interpret this verse of Brihadaranyaka Upanishad?
The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad is a part of the Shukla Yajur Veda. The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad contains this verse (1.4.10):
ब्रह्म वा इदमग्र आसीत्, तदात्मानमेवावेत् ‘अहं ब्रह्मास्मि’ इति । तस्मात् ...
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Is the Kaliyugada Kalpataru available online?
The book Kaliyugada Kalpataru, written by Raja Gururajacharya, (who was the son from the poorvashrama of Sri Raghavendra Swami), is a complete biography of Sri Raghavandra Swami.
While writing my ...
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What is the significance of the Mahavakyas in non-Shankara Advaitic philosophies?
As stated here the Mahavakyas are profound statements taken from the Upanishads. Now in Shankara’s Advaita philosophy one can understand why the Mahavakyas are called so, because the jiva realises his ...
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What is the theological position of Arya Samaj?
I would like to know how Arya Samaj perceives God(Brahman).Do they consider themselves Advatins or Dvatins (Or even Vedantists for that matter)?
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According to Dvaita philosophy, why is Paramatma worshiped?
According to Dvaita philosophy there are two selfs. One is Jeevatma and second is Paramatma. Paramatma is only a witness and has no influence whatsoever on the Jeevatma's karma. Parmatma is revered, ...
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Who is commentator Pishacha on Brahma Sutras?
Narayana Panditacharya gave a list of 21 commentators on the Brahma Sutras who preceded Madhvacharya.
Here is the screenshot of 21 commentators:
I want to know who is this commentator Pishacha? The ...
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How does Dvaita philosophy explain Moksha?
From what I've understood, Moksha means attaining union with the Supreme Soul. But Dvaita philosophy says that the individual souls (jiivatma) are different from the Supreme Soul (paramatma).
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How does Vedanta (Uttara Mimamsa) school prove their Astikya (Existence of God) using Shabda pramana?
How does Vedanta(Uttara Mimamsa) school of Indian philosophy prove their Astikya (Theism) using Shabda(or Agama) pramana, and also how is Shabda pramana established as a valid pramana.
It would be ...
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What is the initiation process for the Dvaita sampradaya? In what aspects does it differ from the Panchasamskara done by Srivaishnavas?
I was hearing a upanyasam about the Taapa part of the panchasamskaram which comes under Samaashrayanam for Srivaishnavas. It was mentioned that Dvaitins also have a similar procedure but instead of ...
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Was advaita scholar Sri Vidyaranya defeated by Sri Akshobhya Tirtha?
It is said that a debate took place between Sri Vidyaranya of Sankara tradition and Sri Akshobhya Teertha of Madhwa sampradaya and Sri Vedanta Desikan declared Sri Akshobhya as a winner. Is it true ?...
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What are Vrittis and Lakshanas? What are some good basic intro Books or Websites for learning this?
We know while interpreting Vedas and Upanishads and Brahma Sutras, we often hear words like
Jahad lakshana, Mukhya vritti, Shakti vritti, Ajahad lakshana, Vikara artha and Prachurya artha etc.
What ...
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Whose avatar was Sri RAghavendra Swami?
Famous in the madhwa line, Sri Raghavendra is linked with many miracles. His samaadhi is at mantrAlayam.
Whose avatAr was he ?
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what is the philosophy of bhagvat gita, advita or dvaita?
What is the philosophy of bhagvat gita, weather it is dvaita, dualistic and the world is real.
Or it is advita, non dualistic and the world is an illusion.
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How can Dvaita explain splitting up of soul?
I was researching Dvaita vs Advaita and came across this really interesting question.
According to Dvaita, a person can split his soul and take multiple bodies and dissolve karma.
But how is this ...
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How exactly does creation happen for Dwaithis?
As Dwaitha professes athyanthika bheda between Jada, Jeeva and Ishwara. How is creation described?
What are the origin of Jeeva and Jada, if they have one, and what are their qualities according to ...
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According to Dvaita philosophy , is Parmatma involved in Karma?
Parmatma is not just a witness.In my previous question it became apparent that the Parmatma had certain responsibilities to fulfill. Parmatma is bestower of blessings and punishment. If a person does ...
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How do Dvaitins interpret the Brahma Sutras where it says Brahman is the material cause of the universe?
The school of Dvaita philosophy of Madhvacharya believes that Brahman is not the material cause of the universe, but only the efficient cause.
But at the end of chapter 2, section 2, the Brahma ...
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Is everything fixed and I (as a limited individual) am not the doer in spite of Heisenberg's uncertainty? [duplicate]
Is everything fixed in spite of Heisenberg's uncertainty and the so called 'doer-ship of limited individuals'?
Is there free-will or is life just a movie that we are forced to watch?
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Are there any answers from the School of Advaita to Shri Madhwacharya's Mayavada Khandana and Upadhi Khandana?
Does any Advaitin has answered or has answers to Shri Madhwacharya's Mayavada Khandana and Upadhi Khandana?
MAYAVADA KHANDANA (Refer ESSENTIALS OF DASAPRAKARANA translated by Prof. K.T. Pandurangi)
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