Early Life and Education

Nimbarkacharya was born in the 13th century AD in the village of Kambala, near the city of Vijayanagara in present-day Karnataka, India.

He was a direct disciple of the 12th-century Vedanta philosopher Ramanuja, and his teachings are a blend of Advaita Vedanta and Bhakti movement.

He was a prolific writer and his works include the 'Nimbarka Bhagavata' and the 'Vijaya Nimbarka Charita', which are considered important texts in the Nimbarka tradition.

Philosophical Contributions

Nimbarkacharya's philosophy is known as Dvaitadvaita, which is a blend of dualism and non-dualism.

He emphasized the importance of devotion and love for the Supreme Being, and his teachings focus on the cultivation of love and devotion.

He also believed in the concept of 'vyapak' or universal love, which is the love of all beings for the Supreme Being.

Key Teachings

• Love and Devotion: Nimbarkacharya emphasized the importance of love and devotion for the Supreme Being.
• Vyapak: He believed in the concept of universal love, which is the love of all beings for the Supreme Being.
• Prapatti: He taught the practice of 'prapatti', which is the surrender of the individual self to the Supreme Being.