Vyasatirtha - Works

Works

His famous works include -

• Nyayamritam (The nectar of Logic)

In his magnum opus, Vyasatirtha has undertaken a complete vindication of the philosophical power and prestige of the realistic metaphysics of Madhva, together with a discussion of its concomitant problems. He goes through a long and arduous process of thought-dissection, to show that the thesis of Monism cannot be proved and that there is no philosophical justification for rejecting the reality of the world and its experiences established by all known means of proof and knowledge.

• Tarkatandava (The Dance of Logic)

In his own inimitable way, Vyasatirtha has undertaken thorough and up to date examination of his school and Nyaya-Vaishesika.

• Tatparya Chandrika (The Moonbeams of commentary)

This is more familiar by name Chandrika, is a discursive commentary on Jayatirtha's Tatva-prkakAshika and pertains to the Sutra Prasthana of the Dvaita Vedanta.Vyasatirtha also became famous as Chandrikacharya as he authored the famous work Tatparya Chandrika.

• Mayavada Khandana Mandaramanjari
• Upadhi Khandana Mandaramanjari
• Prapancha Mithyatvanumana Khandana Mandaramanjari
• Tattvaviveka Mandaramanjari
• Bhedojjivana

This is a short work in 275 grantha's and as the name itself suggests, is intended to resuscitate Bheda or difference that has been sought to be stifled by monists.

• Sattarkavilasa

Sattarkavilasa is a book known to us only through cross reference.

• Vyasathirtha was also a inspirational and driving force behind the Haridasa sahitya (Kannada Dasa Sahitya). He composed songs in Kannada like "Krishna nee begane baro" and "Dasarendare Purandara Dasaraiya" to name a few with "SRI KRISHA" as his ankita or pen name.