INTRODUCTION :
Vidyaranya(1296-1391) was a saint and the priest to the kings of the Vijayanagara Empire. He was the Jagadguru of the Sringeri Sarada Pitham from 1380-1386. He served as a guide to three generations of kings who ruled over the Vijayanagara Empire. Vidyaranya also served for some time as a prime minister in the Vijayanagara Empire and was sincerely dedicated towards administrating the kingdom.
FAMOUS WORKS :
1. Parasara-Madhaviya 2. Sarvadarsanasangraha 3. Pancadasi 4. Madhaviya Shankara Vijaya 5. Mimamsa Sutras He attained Siddhi at the age of 95 at Sringeri.IMPORTANCE :
He was well versed in Sanskrit language and an expert in all kinds of art, and contains good knowledge in hindu scriptures. He was well known for his soft and gentle nature. He was a pleasing personality, and the preacher of Sanatana Dharma. He was a sincere devotee of Goddess Saradambigai and lived a blessed life through her grace. He also explained the importance of spirituality through his divine works.CONCLUSION :
Vidyaranaya was a great Jagad guru, who served in Srigeri Sarada Peetam, and attracted a huge number of followers during his period. He was appreciated by the great kings for his talent in administering the mutt and for exposing his knowledge and sharing with others, and for his spiritual power. Let us pray to him and be blessed.
“OM SREE VIDYARANYARE NAMAHA"
“OM DEVI SARADAMBIGAIYE NAMAHA”
“OM NAMAH SHIVAYA”
SENT BY
R.HARISHANKAR
