Śrī Kṛṣṇāmṛta Mahārṇava – English Edition

Śrī Kṛṣṇāmṛta Mahārṇava, a revered work of Jagadguru Śrīman Madhvācārya, is a valuable guide to the religious, devotional, and spiritual disciplines prescribed for a devotee. The work presents several essential practices that form an integral part of Vaiṣṇava life, including daily worship, remembrance and chanting of the divine names of Śrī Hari, prayers, and other devotional observances.

A significant aspect of the work is its exposition of the importance of Ekādaśī-vrata. The observance of Ekādaśī is presented as an important means of spiritual purification and as a discipline that helps overcome the effects of sins arising through the activities of the eleven senses. The work also explains the significance of remembering the names of Śrī Hari and provides prayers and devotional practices to be performed after the completion of worship.

Thus, Śrī Kṛṣṇāmṛta Mahārṇava is not merely a work of theological instruction but also a practical guide for devotees seeking to incorporate spiritual discipline, devotion, and remembrance of the Lord into their daily lives.

About the Translator

Chi. Gururaj Bhandarkar, M.Tech, has served at Śrī Vyāsatīrtha Saṃśodhana Pratiṣṭhānam and has undertaken the English translation of Śrī Kṛṣṇāmṛta Mahārṇava with the objective of making this important work accessible to a wider readership.

For readers familiar with Sanskrit and Kannada, the original text and Kannada translations of traditional works such as this are available. However, there is a growing need to make the rich spiritual and literary heritage of the Madhva tradition accessible to English-speaking readers in India and across the world.

Through this translation, Gururaj Bhandarkar has endeavoured to present the teachings of Śrīman Madhvācārya in accessible English while retaining the devotional and philosophical spirit of the original work. His contribution enables devotees, scholars, researchers, and spiritual seekers who may not be familiar with Sanskrit or Kannada to engage with the teachings and practices presented in Śrī Kṛṣṇāmṛta Mahārṇava.

The translation represents a meaningful effort towards making the traditional literature of the Madhva school available to a global audience and thereby facilitating a wider appreciation of its rich spiritual heritage.