Madhva (c. 1238 – 1317 CE), also known as Purna, was a renowned Indian philosopher and theologian of the Dvaita school of Hinduism.

• He was born in Pajaka, a village in the Penukonda taluk of the Anantapur district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India.
• Madhva was the founder of the Dvaita school of Dvaita Vedanta, which emphasizes the absolute distinction between the individual self (jiva) and the ultimate reality (Brahman).
• He was a strong critic of the Nyaya school of philosophy and its views on the nature of reality.
• Madhva was a staunch advocate of the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads, and his teachings were heavily influenced by these scriptures.
• He was a strong believer in the concept of karma and the importance of good deeds in achieving spiritual liberation.
• Madhva was also known for his critiques of the Bhakti movement, which emphasized devotion to a personal deity.

Madhva's teachings had a significant impact on the development of Hindu philosophy and theology, particularly in the areas of Dvaita Vedanta and Dvaita Advaita.