Dvadasha Stotra

Dvadasha Stotra is a series of 12 stotras, or religious hymns, composed by Madhvacharya, the 13th-century founder of the Dvaita school of Indian philosophy. Dvadaśa in Sanskrit means "twelve", and all the 12 stotras are in praise of the Hindu god Vishnu.[1][2] The third stotra is considered a summary of Madhvacharya's philosophy.[3]

Dvadasha Stotra
AuthorMadhvacharya
LanguageSanskrit

It is believed that the stotras were composed in connection with the installation of the idol of the Hindu god Krishna at Udupi.

There have been numerous musical compositions of Dvadasha Stotra over the years. It is also a ritual to recite the Dvadasha Stotra at the time of naivedya[4] or the offering of food to God performed at Madhva temples.

Commentaries and translations

There are eight known commentaries on the Dvadasha stotra,[5] authored by:

  • Gangodamishra
  • Gudhakartrika
  • Chalari Narasimhacharya
  • Channapattana Thimmannacharya
  • Umarji Tirumalacharya
  • C M Padmanabhacharya
  • Punyashravana Bhikshu
  • Sri Vishwapati Tîrtha

See also

References
  1. Edwin F. Bryant. Krishna: A Sourcebook. Oxford University Press. p. 358. Retrieved 18 June 2007.
  2. Dvaadasha Stotra
  3. Journal of Indian Council of Philosophical Research, Volume 19. Indian Council of Philosophical Research. 2002. p. 147.
  4. Occasions for the Dvadasha Stotra's recitation
  5. Commentaries on the Dvadasha Stotra
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