Madhva Quotes on Nature
Madhva was an Indian theologian and the founder of Dvaita, or dualistic Vedanta. This page collects quotes attributed to Madhva on the topic of nature, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Madhva:
“Vishnu alone is the supreme reality, distinct from souls and matter.”
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“God Vishnu has complete power over souls and matter and that Vishnu saves souls entirely by his grace which is granted to those who live pure and moral lives. Evil souls are predestined to eternal damnation and should of mediocre quality will transmigrate eternally.”
Quoted from Martha Bush Ashton; Martha Bush Ashton-Sikora; Bruce Christie (1977). Yakṣagāna, a Dance Drama of India . Abhinav Publications. p. 23. . -
“Sriman Narayana is the Lord of the universe, and the creation, destruction, sustainanance, control, etc., are according to his wish. He is the one called Brahma in the vedas and HE is full of knowledge, bliss, and power [strength].”
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“Vishnu is to be perceived in His nature through the holy scriptures and only through them.”
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