Prashant Kumar

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Vallabhacharya: The Devotional Philosopher

Vallabhacharya, also known as Vallabha, was a 16th-century Indian saint, philosopher, and the founder of the Puṣṭimārga sect of Vaishnavism. His life and teachings left an indelible mark on spiritual thought and cultural practices in India. Vallabhacharya was born around 1479 CE in the region of Braj (Vraja), which encompasses present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. His […]Read More

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Tukaram: The Devotional Poet and Social Reformer

Sant Tukaram Maharaj, also known as Tuka, Tuko Baraya, and Tukoba, was a 17th-century Marathi saint who left an indelible mark on the Bhakti movement in Maharashtra. His life was dedicated to devotion, poetry, and social reform. Tukaram was born in Dehu village, Maharashtra, around 1598 or 16081. His unwavering devotion was directed towards Vithoba, […]Read More

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Guru Nanak: The Visionary Founder of Sikhism

Guru Nanak, born on April 15, 1469, in the village of Rāi Bhoi Dī Talvaṇḍī (now Nankana Sahib, Punjab, Pakistan), is the revered first of the ten Sikh Gurus. His birth anniversary, celebrated as Guru Nanak Gurpurab, falls on Katak Pooranmashi (the full moon of Kathak, which corresponds to October–November). Nanak’s teachings transcend religious boundaries, […]Read More

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Madhvacharya: Bridging Devotion and Philosophy in Hinduism

Madhvacharya was born in the 13th century near Udupi on the west coast of Karnataka, India. As a teenager, he became a Sanyasi (monk) and joined the Brahma-sampradaya under the guidance of Guru Achyuta Preksha. Madhvacharya’s philosophy is called Tattvavāda, emphasising realist viewpoints, He extended an independent, original system of thought within Vaishnavism, His teachings […]Read More

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The Spiritual Journey of Adi Shankaracharya: Uniting India with Vedanta

Adi Shankaracharya, a revered Indian philosopher and theologian, stands as a colossal figure in the history of Indian spirituality. His teachings on Advaita Vedanta have transcended time, continuing to influence thinkers and seekers worldwide. Born in Kerala in the 8th century CE, Shankaracharya showed an early inclination towards spirituality. He renounced worldly life at a […]Read More