To being with, the first in the series will focus on the maha kavya the Madhwa Vijaya. This is also popularly known as Sumadhwa Vijaya. Like Hari Vayustuthi, this is very important and sacred stotra for Madhwas. I have heard in many pravachanas that one who chant this great Madhwa Vijaya daily would definitely get the blessings of Acharyaru and would in turn get the opportunity to learn and know Sarva Moola Grantha of Sriman Madhwacharya, this is for sure. Elders advise that atleast one sarga of Madhwa Vijaya is to be recited daily if not the entire stuff.
| Stotra | MADHWA VIJAYA |
| Author | Sri Narayana Pandithacharya |
| No of Chapters | 16 Sargas |
| No of Shlokas | 1008 |
| Remarks/Notes | This is a Maha Kavya |
Madhwa Vijaya or “The story of the victory of Madhwa” is a biography of the great Dvaita philosopher Sri Madhwacharya. It is authored by Sri Narayana Panditacharya, who was the son of Sri Trivikrama Panditacharya, one of the direct disciples of Madhwacharya. Sri Trivikrama Panditacharya was a famous advaita exponent of his time and converted himself to the Madhwa faith after having a debate with Sri Madhwacharya Himself for 7–8 days. He is also the author of the famous “Vayustuthi” which is recited by all devote Madhvas, daily, till date. You are all well aware of the dramatic moment of his life, on what he saw and how he came up with the 41 shlokas of Vayustuthi and Acharyaru Himself giving the stamp of approval and it became Hari Vayustuthi.
Madhwa Vijaya is a Sanskrit work and is composed of 16 sargas comprising 1008 shlokas. It starts with a description of the first two avatars of Vayu, namely Hanuman and Bhima. It then proceeds to describe the life of Sri Madhwa, who is the third avatar. Madhwa Vijaya contains detailed descriptions of various incidents of Sri Madhwa’s life and is the only authentic source of information about Madhwacharya that exists. Sri Narayana Panditacharya was a contemporary of Sri Madhwa which greatly adds to the authenticity of the work. The work contains many personal and intimate details of Sri Madhwacharya’s daily routine. All our great yatis have revered and celebrated this Madhwa Vijaya.
Madhwa Vijaya is a Maha Kavya and its style meets all the requirements of a Maha Kavya of Sanskrit Literature. MadhwaVijaya has several commentaries written on it which greatly helps the understanding of the Maha Kavya. Sri Narayana Panditacarya himself has written a commentary on his Maha Kavya MadhwaVijaya. This commentary is called Bhava Prakashika. This is a very useful commentary because the poet himself gives tha Kannada and Tulu names of several persons who are a part of Sri Madhwacharya’s Biography and the places which Sri Madvacarya has visited. In the Kavya these names are Sanskritised.
Namaste Pranesha… – The penultimate shloka from Shri Madhwa Vijaya (16-57) where Shri Narayana PanditAcharyaru describes Shri Vayu Devara moola roopa as well as 3 avatharagalu. Please click here to listen to this shloka.
Namaste pranesa pranatavibhavayavanimagah
namah svamin ramapriyatama hanuman guruguna |
namastubhyam bhima prabalatama krsnesta bhagavan
namah srimanmadhva pradisa sudrsam no jaya jaya || 16-57 ||
Here are some of the links related to this great kavya.
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[ includes a brief talk on intro and important shlokas in each sarga followed by parayana of entire sarga ]
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