Yatis & Dasaru
Great Saints of the Madhwa Tradition
About Great Yatis & Dasaru
The great Yatis and Dasaru of the Madhwa tradition preserved and spread the sacred teachings of Sri Madhwacharya through devotion, knowledge, commentaries, and devotional songs. Their lives continue to guide devotees towards Sri Hari and righteous living.
The ocean of knowledge found in Dasa Sahitya, Tippanis, and Teekas is immeasurable. Even understanding the meaning of Dasara songs requires devotion and sincere study. The greatness of these saints is beyond ordinary understanding.
Acharya’s Ratnaru
- Sri Padmanabha Teertaru
- Sri Madhwa Teertaru
- Sri Narahari Teertaru
- Sri Akshobhya Teertaru
- Sri Jaya Teertaru
- Sri Surendra Teertaru
- Sri Vyasaraja Teertaru
- Sri Vadiraja Teertaru
- Sri Vijayeendra Teertaru
- Sri Sudhindra Teertaru
- Sri Raghavendra Teertaru
- Sri Satya Vrata Teertaru
Great Dasaru
- Sri Purandara Dasaru
- Sri Vijaya Vittala Dasaru
- Sri Gopala Dasaru
- Sri Jagannatha Dasaru
- Sri Kanaka Dasaru
Dasara Song
Krishna Krishna Krishna
Nara janma bandaga nalige iruvaga Krishna yenabaraday?
Krishna yendaray kastavu parihaara Krishna yena baraday
The song reminds devotees to constantly remember Sri Krishna in every moment of life.
Sadah Enna Hridayadali Vaasa Madu SriHari
This composition prays to Sri Hari to eternally reside in the devotee’s heart through devotion, meditation, and surrender.
Taatparya (Moral)
- Every disciple of Sri Madhwacharya showed the path of devotion and righteousness.
- One should follow Dharma according to one’s Yogya and capacity.
- Through Guru Parampara and devotion to Sri Hari, life becomes meaningful.