Madhvacharya Quotes

Vishnu is to be perceived in His nature through the holy scriptures and only through them.

All living beings are dependent upon Vishnu for their existence.

The five-fold difference between God, living and non-living beings is an eternal fact

There is a hierarchy amongst living beings, that is eternal [without beginning or end].

The final emancipation called mokhsha for the beings who are bound to the problems of samsara can be attained by intense devotion to the Lord with the true knowledge of HIM.

Means of knowledge are sensory perception, inference and holy scriptures.

All inanimate objects are different from Him and from each other and from all living objects.

Salvation lies in the soul experiencing its intrinsic joy.

All living beings are different from Him and from each other and are subordinate to Him, all their actions are controlled by Him.

Salvation can be attained only through pure and unsullied love of God (combined with knowledge of His greatness).

God Vishnu has complete power over souls and matter and that Vishnu saves souls entirely by his grace which is granted to those who live pure and moral lives. Evil souls are predestined to eternal damnation and should of mediocre quality will transmigrate eternally.

Sriman Narayana is the Lord of the universe, and the creation, destruction, sustainanance, control, etc., are according to his wish. He is the one called Brahma in the vedas and HE is full of knowledge, bliss, and power [strength].