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Jayatirtha was a prominent philosopher and theologian in the Dvaita school of Vedanta philosophy, which was founded by Madhvacharya. He is considered one of the most important figures in the Dvaita tradition and made significant contributions to the development and interpretation of its doctrines.

Biography[edit]

Jayatirtha was born in the 14th century in the region that is now part of Karnataka, India. He was a disciple of Akshobhya Tirtha, who was a direct disciple of Madhvacharya. Jayatirtha's original name was Dhondupant, and he was a Brahmin by birth.

Contributions[edit]

Jayatirtha is best known for his commentaries on the works of Madhvacharya. His most famous work is the Nyaya Sudha, a detailed commentary on Madhvacharya's Anuvyakhyana. The Nyaya Sudha is considered a masterpiece of Sanskrit literature and is highly regarded for its depth of analysis and clarity of exposition.

Jayatirtha also wrote several other important works, including:

Tattva Prakashika - a commentary on Madhvacharya's Tattva Sankhyana
Prameya Deepika - a commentary on Madhvacharya's Prameya Navamalika
Vadaavali - a treatise on logic and dialectics

Philosophy[edit]

Jayatirtha's works are characterized by their rigorous logical analysis and systematic approach to philosophical issues. He defended the Dvaita position against the Advaita and Vishishtadvaita schools of Vedanta, emphasizing the dualistic nature of reality and the distinctness of the individual soul (Jiva) from the supreme being (Brahman).

Legacy[edit]

Jayatirtha's contributions to the Dvaita school have had a lasting impact on the tradition. His works continue to be studied and revered by scholars and practitioners of Dvaita Vedanta. He is often referred to as Teekacharya for his extensive commentaries (Teeka) on Madhvacharya's works.

References[edit]

Sharma, B. N. K. (2000). History of the Dvaita School of Vedanta and Its Literature. Motilal Banarsidass.
Dasgupta, Surendranath (1991). A History of Indian Philosophy. Motilal Banarsidass.

External links[edit]

Jayatirtha on WikiMD

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-[[File:Sri_Jayatirtha.jpg|Sri Jayatirtha|thumb]] '''Jayatirtha''' (c. 1345 – c. 1388), also known as Teekacharya, was a prominent [[philosopher]] and [[saint]] in the [[Madhva]] tradition of [[Vaishnavism]]. He is revered for his contributions to the Dvaita school of [[Vedanta]], where he served as a key figure in its early development after its founding by [[Madhvacharya]]. Jayatirtha is best known for his commentaries on Madhvacharya's works, which have played a crucial role in elucidating and systematizing the Dvaita philosophy.
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-==Life==
+'''Jayatirtha''' was a prominent philosopher and theologian in the [[Dvaita]] school of [[Vedanta]] philosophy, which was founded by [[Madhvacharya]]. He is considered one of the most important figures in the Dvaita tradition and made significant contributions to the development and interpretation of its doctrines.
-Little is known about the early life of Jayatirtha. According to tradition, he was born in a Deshastha Brahmin family. His transformation into a spiritual leader and scholar is attributed to a significant encounter with [[Madhvacharya]]'s disciple, [[Akkobhya Tirtha]], who became his guru and initiated him into the monastic order.
-==Works==
+== Biography ==
-Jayatirtha's literary contributions are monumental in the Dvaita school. His works primarily consist of commentaries on Madhvacharya's writings, aiming to clarify and defend the Dvaita doctrine. Among his most influential works are:
+Jayatirtha was born in the 14th century in the region that is now part of [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. He was a disciple of [[Akshobhya Tirtha]], who was a direct disciple of Madhvacharya. Jayatirtha's original name was Dhondupant, and he was a [[Brahmin]] by birth.
-* ''Nyaya Sudha'' - A commentary on Madhvacharya's ''Anuvyakhyana'', it is considered Jayatirtha's magnum opus and a fundamental text in Dvaita literature.
-* ''Tattvaprakashika'' - A commentary on Madhvacharya's ''Brahma Sutra Bhashya'', providing critical insights into the Dvaita interpretation of the [[Brahma Sutras]].
-* ''Pramana Paddhati'' - A work on epistemology, discussing the means of knowledge from a Dvaita perspective.
-==Philosophy==
+== Contributions ==
-Jayatirtha's philosophy centers on the Dvaita (dualism) interpretation of Vedanta, which posits a fundamental distinction between the individual soul ([[Atman]]) and the ultimate reality ([[Brahman]]). He emphasized the importance of [[bhakti]] (devotion) and [[prapatti]] (surrender) to [[Vishnu]] as the means to achieve [[moksha]] (liberation). His works systematically address the criticisms raised against the Dvaita school by other Vedantic traditions, particularly [[Advaita Vedanta]] and [[Vishishtadvaita]].
+Jayatirtha is best known for his commentaries on the works of Madhvacharya. His most famous work is the ''Nyaya Sudha'', a detailed commentary on Madhvacharya's ''Anuvyakhyana''. The ''Nyaya Sudha'' is considered a masterpiece of [[Sanskrit]] literature and is highly regarded for its depth of analysis and clarity of exposition.
-==Legacy==
+Jayatirtha also wrote several other important works, including:
-Jayatirtha's contributions have had a lasting impact on the Dvaita school of Vedanta. His commentaries have been instrumental in shaping the theological and philosophical discourse within the tradition. He is celebrated annually on his [[Jayanti]] (birth anniversary) by followers of the Madhva lineage.
+* ''Tattva Prakashika'' - a commentary on Madhvacharya's ''Tattva Sankhyana''
+* ''Prameya Deepika'' - a commentary on Madhvacharya's ''Prameya Navamalika''
+* ''Vadaavali'' - a treatise on logic and dialectics
-==See Also==
+== Philosophy ==
+Jayatirtha's works are characterized by their rigorous logical analysis and systematic approach to philosophical issues. He defended the Dvaita position against the [[Advaita]] and [[Vishishtadvaita]] schools of Vedanta, emphasizing the dualistic nature of reality and the distinctness of the individual soul ([[Jiva]]) from the supreme being ([[Brahman]]).
+== Legacy ==
+Jayatirtha's contributions to the Dvaita school have had a lasting impact on the tradition. His works continue to be studied and revered by scholars and practitioners of Dvaita Vedanta. He is often referred to as ''Teekacharya'' for his extensive commentaries (''Teeka'') on Madhvacharya's works.
+== See also ==
+* [[Dvaita Vedanta]]
 * [[Madhvacharya]]
-* [[Dvaita Vedanta]]
 * [[Vedanta]]
-* [[Vaishnavism]]
+* [[Indian philosophy]]
-[[Category:Hindu philosophers]]
+== References ==
-[[Category:Indian saints]]
+* Sharma, B. N. K. (2000). ''History of the Dvaita School of Vedanta and Its Literature''. Motilal Banarsidass.
-[[Category:Vaishnavism]]
+* Dasgupta, Surendranath (1991). ''A History of Indian Philosophy''. Motilal Banarsidass.
+== External links ==
+* [https://www.wikimd.com/wiki/Jayatirtha Jayatirtha on WikiMD]
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 [[Category:Dvaita Vedanta]]
+[[Category:Indian philosophers]]
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+[[Category:14th-century Indian philosophers]]
+[[Category:Vedanta]]
+[[Category:Philosophers of religion]]