Brahma Sutras with Madhvacharya's Commentary in Sanskrit and English Translation

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Discover the profound wisdom of the Brahma Sutras accompanied by Madhvacharya's enlightening commentary, presented in both Sanskrit and English translation. This comprehensive book takes readers on a journey through the timeless teachings of Vedanta.
Unravel the intricate insights of the Brahma Sutras, the foundational texts of Vedanta, as Madhvacharya provides his profound perspective through detailed commentary. Gain a deeper understanding of the essence of these sutras, exploring their philosophical depth and spiritual significance.
With the Sanskrit verses and their English translation side by side, this book offers a unique opportunity for scholars, students, and spiritual seekers to engage with the original Sanskrit text while comprehending its meaning in English. Immerse yourself in the rich language and wisdom of Vedanta, guided by the expertise of Madhvacharya's commentary.
Whether you are a devoted practitioner or a curious explorer of ancient wisdom, "Brahma Sutras with Madhvacharya's Commentary: Sanskrit and English Translation" serves as an invaluable resource, providing access to profound teachings and illuminating insights into the intricacies of Vedanta.

Meet Shyamsunder Mathihalli, a seasoned professional with a philosophical bent of mind. After a distinguished career in the Central Government and the private sector, he embarked on a personally spiritual journey during the pandemic. Recognizing the need to connect Madhva Dvaita philosophy with future generations well-versed in English, Shyamsunder is pioneering the Sanskrit to English translation of the Brahma Sutras. With a mission to re-establish the tenets in English after a gap of 119 years, he aims to make these profound teachings accessible to a wider audience and bridge the gap between tradition and contemporary understanding.

The desire of every living being is that he should have only pleasure and not even a pinch of sorrow. Such a thing is possible only in Moksha. The Upanishat says "tam evam vidwaan amrita iha bhavati, na anyah panthaa ayanaaya vidyate" - One can achieve moksha only by knowing God exactly the way he is and there is no other way for it". Vedas are the only source for knowing God while other scripts like puraana and Smritis form their supplements. It is quite tough to understand Vedas that are per se illogical or contradictory etc at many places. While they say that God is guna paripoorna - full of positive attributes in some places, at other places they speak of him to be nirguna - the one that has no attributes. In some texts they say "clay spoke" and "fire saw" etc. Thus, in order to provide a proper understanding of Vedas, Lord Naarayana has in his Vedavyasa form written Brahma Sootras - the rule book for interpretation of Vedas. Since these are in coded format, almost all the vedic philosophers have written their commentary on these Sootras to decipher their meaning. Sri Madhwacharya has written not one but four commentaries viz. Bhaashya, Anuvyaakhaana, Anubhaashya and Nyaayavivarana. The first one explains each and every sootra.

Reverence be to the Glorious Lord Vishnu who is perfect in all excellences, wisdom, bliss etc. who is my preceptor, who is always and in every way most beloved of me.
Reverence to the god Vayu, the Lord of breaths whose three blessed forms are distinctly spoken of in the words of the Vedas, whose essence is pure strength and wisdom, is the support and activity of the world, is highly worshipful, and is ordained to manifest itself only thus i.e., without any diminution of power etc. in his avataras-of such Vayu the first manifestation is that which bore the words of Rama to Sita; the second, that which proved the ruin of the Kuru forces; and the third is Madhva by whom indeed the Bhashyas to the Holy Brahma Sutras is produced showing the Supremacy of Hari.
This volume consisting of commentaries on Brahma Sutras has the Sanskrit version written by Sriman Madhvacharya. The translated English version is based on the one written in 1904 by Mr S Subba Rau, M.A., from Salem, Tamil Nadu ("Vedanta Sutras with the Commentary by Sri Madhvacharya - A Complete Translation" - Printed by Thompson and Co. at Minerva Press, Madras).

The Brahma Sutras is a Sanskrit text, attributed to the sage Badarayana or Vedavyasa. The text summarises the philosophical and spiritual ideas in the Upanishads in a systematic manner. It is one of the foundational texts of the Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy along with the principal Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita. It has been influential to various schools of Indian philosophies and is interpreted differently by the various schools of Hindu philosophy. It is also known as the Vedanta Sutra deriving this name from Vedanta which literally means the "verdict of the Vedas", thus facilitating a critical understanding of the Vedas.
Brahma Sutras were written by Vedavyasa (Krishna Dwaipayana) also known as Badarayana. Sage Gautama had cursed some wicked sages for a prank played on him by them, that the sages and brahmins would become bereft of the knowledge of Vedas and also that they would no longer be entitled to perform the vedic rituals. During the 28th Dvapara Yuga, in view of the Gautama rishi's curse, Chaturmukha Brahma, Rudra, Indra and other Gods prayed Srimannarayana for enlightenment. Narayana himself took the form of Vedavyasa and composed the Brahma Sutras. In view of this, these Sutras are not timeless unlike the Vedas. The Sutras are also not eternal. But unlike the other non-eternal works, these Sutras are not deceptive, not irrelevant and are devoid of any disagreement.