Essay name: Yuktimallika by Vadiraja (critical study)
Author:
Gururaj K. Nippani
Affiliation: Karnatak University / Department of Sanskrit
This essay studies in English the Yuktimallika by Vadiraja. The Dvaita Vedanta system, developed by Madhva, has played a significant role in Indian philosophy, with scholars like Jayatirtha and Vyasatirtha contributing deeply logical and critical works. Vadiraja's "Yuktimallika" stands out as a unique synthesis of scholarly argumentation and accessible explanation, aiding both scholars and general readers.
Critical exposition (1) Gunasaurabha
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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)
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f 298 Brahman, being Omniscient, Omnipresent, Omnipotent and
so on, need not undergo any hardships for his enjoyment.
The question of gaining of fresh enjoyment does not arise
in His case. He is eternally contented. His activity is
for others' sake who are under his control and supervi-
872 sion. V膩dir膩ja cites the example of how God distributed
the nector and poison obtained in the churning of milky
ocean. Neither he tasted the nectar nor he rejected the
poison. This shows that he has nothing to gain or lose
with efforts. He dwells in all as the inner controller
and without experiencing any fruit of actions.
He controls, He is the Impeller and as the soul is the
873 controlled, he is impelled.
Since,
Thus, this passage also
indicates the relation of impelled and impellor.
The very
fact is being discussed and narrated with illustrations in
the Bhagavata, en Gita and in other works.
874 It is
explained there that soul eats the fruit of deeds according
to his own deeds. Whereas God being unaffected, simply
witnesses and controls the soul. The sufferings and
others, seen in soul, are not seen in God. Therefore,
I
soul and Brahman are distinct to each other.
875 Thus the
very expression of the passage denotes one or other unique
attributes of both of them and establishes difference as
its primary import.
