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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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Mahakaleshwar: The Unique Abode of Lord Shiva Where Time Stands

In the city of Ujjain, Shiva, the supreme deity of time, rules eternally in all his majesty. Even in the middle of the hectic daily grind of contemporary concerns, the Mahakala rules the city and its inhabitants and offers an unbreakable connection to the traditions of the ancient Hindus. Mahakaleshwara Jyotirlinga, one of the twelve […]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