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'''Nimbarka''' (c. 7th century CE) was an Indian philosopher and theologian, known for founding the [[Dvaitadvaita]] (dualistic non-dualism) school of [[Vedanta]]. He is considered one of the important figures in the [[Bhakti movement]] and is revered as a great [[acharya]] in the [[Vaishnavism|Vaishnava]] tradition.<br />
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==Life==<br />
Nimbarka was born in the region of [[Narsinghpur]], in present-day [[Madhya Pradesh]], India. His birth name was Niyamananda, and he was a [[Brahmin]] by birth. According to tradition, he was a contemporary of [[Shankaracharya]], another prominent philosopher of the Vedanta school.<br />
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Nimbarka is believed to have been a disciple of the sage [[Narada]], who initiated him into the path of devotion to [[Krishna]]. He spent much of his life in the region of [[Mathura]], where he engaged in spiritual practices and taught his philosophy to his disciples.<br />
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==Philosophy==<br />
Nimbarka's philosophy is known as [[Dvaitadvaita]], which means "dualistic non-dualism." This school of thought emphasizes the simultaneous unity and difference between the individual soul ([[jiva]]) and the supreme soul ([[Brahman]] or [[Krishna]]). According to Nimbarka, the jiva and Brahman are distinct yet inseparable, like the relationship between the sun and its rays.<br />
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Nimbarka's teachings are based on the [[Upanishads]], the [[Bhagavad Gita]], and the [[Brahma Sutras]]. He interpreted these texts to support his view that devotion ([[bhakti]]) to Krishna is the highest path to liberation ([[moksha]]).<br />
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==Teachings==<br />
Nimbarka emphasized the importance of devotion and surrender to Krishna as the means to attain spiritual liberation. He taught that the jiva should engage in loving service to Krishna, which leads to the realization of the soul's eternal relationship with the divine.<br />
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His teachings also include the concept of [[achintya bheda abheda]], which means "inconceivable oneness and difference." This concept highlights the mysterious and paradoxical nature of the relationship between the jiva and Brahman.<br />
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==Legacy==<br />
Nimbarka's teachings have had a significant impact on the development of the Bhakti movement in India. His followers, known as the [[Nimbarka Sampradaya]], continue to practice and propagate his teachings. The Nimbarka Sampradaya is one of the four main [[Vaishnava sampradayas]], alongside the [[Rudra Sampradaya]], [[Brahma Sampradaya]], and [[Sri Sampradaya]].<br />
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Nimbarka's influence can be seen in the works of later Vaishnava saints and poets, such as [[Jayadeva]] and [[Chaitanya Mahaprabhu]]. His emphasis on devotion and the personal relationship with Krishna has inspired countless devotees over the centuries.<br />
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==Related pages==<br />
* [[Dvaitadvaita]]<br />
* [[Bhakti movement]]<br />
* [[Vaishnavism]]<br />
* [[Vedanta]]<br />
* [[Krishna]]<br />
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