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VIDYARANYA
Introduction

A great and famous saint who is known as the founder of Karnataka. When people had lost all hope, he provided inspiration to Hakka and Bukka who tilled the people with hope and courage. He adorned the Sharada Peetha of Sringeri. He strove to strong then the foundations of the Empire of Vijayanagar.

Author - Korati Srinivasa Rao

Vidyaranya

This happened about six hundred and fifty years ago. One morning in the city of Kanchi, the chief of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetha, Sri Vidyateertha, was seated among his disciples. The ruler of the kingdom was also seated among them close to the Swami. The Swami had decided to test the ability of these disciples. He put the same question to every one: "What is the ambition of your life?"

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About Vidyaranya
hand.gif (968 bytes) Introduction
Service of the People
Parentage and Childhood
Education
At Kanchi
Vidyateertha
The Desire Of His Heart
Calamity at Srirangam
Defence
Venkatanatharya
People Who Lost Hope
Battle-cry of Fearlessness
The Aim Of Life Made Clear
Will The Divine Architect Arrive
Loyalty to Religion ; Welfare State
The Ascetic
Holiest of the Holy Places

Let Your Auspicious Presence be Ever Present In Me
I Cannot Wait till My Next Birth
The Vow of a Saint
The Dawn
We Are Hakka and Bukka
Anegondi Captured
Vijayanagara
Devotee of Sharada, Goddess of Learning
Guidance
Uncommon Saint