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Sudhindra Vaani

Great Bhakthas such as Purandara Daasa have composed Bhajans based on revelations of scriptures received by them through constant and sincere practice.  Singing such bhajans of bhakthas or devotees elevates the singer.  It is  not enough if one sings the bhajan.  One should understand the meaning expressed through such songs and devotees should then tell one another and discuss their implications.
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Acharya Madhwa and Significance of Madhwa Navami

The nineth day (Navami) of the Shukla Paksha of Maagha, is observed as Madhwa Navami, all over India especially in the muths owing allegiance to the Tattva Vada of the great saint and philosopher Sri Madhwacharya, who strode India like a collusus between 1238 A.D. and 1317 A.D.  In 1317 AD, in his 79th year he started from Udupi on his third pilgrimage to Badrikashram, never to return,on this very day viz., Maagha Shukla Navami.  This day of his disappearance is observed as his Punya Thithi or sacred remembrance day.
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