Tuesday, January 9, 2007

Sri Narahari Theertharu:

Parampare: Direct disciple of Sri Madhwacharyaru
Pontiff #: 3
Successor of: Sri Padmanabha Theertharu
Duration: 1285 to 1294
Summary: a) Poorvashrama name – Shama Shastri (or Swami Shastri)
b) Origin/Birth place – Kalinga (now Orissa)
c) Previous occupation before proximity to Sri Acharya – State Minister
d) Had obtained the Brahma Kararchitha Moola Seetha Rama Vigraha
e) Has done Teeka for Ten Prakaranas and Geetha thathparya
f) Some of his compositions were – “Hariye! Idhu sariye ….” and “Yedhuryaro Guruve Samanyaro” on Sri PraaNadevaru has ankitha of Narahari. Others are.. “Thilako ninnolage neene marule”, 'yanthu marulade nanenthu'g) He has written commentaries to “Yamaka Bharatha” and “Teekas” to Dhashopanishat and Teekas to Sutra Bhashya.
f) There are some Shaasanas in Sri Kumra Kshethra even today about NT.
Brindavana: Chakra Theertha / Hampi, on Tunga Bhadra, close to Nava Brindavana
Aradhane: Pushya Bahula Sapthami
Successor: Sri Madhava Theertharu

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