Yuktimallika by Vadiraja (critical study)
by Gururaj K. Nippani | 1986 | 132,303 words
This essay studies in English the Yuktimallika by Vadiraja. The Dvaita Vedanta system, developed by Madhva, has played a significant role in Indian philosophy, with scholars like Jayatirtha and Vyasatirtha contributing deeply logical and critical works. Vadiraja's "Yuktimallika" stands out as a unique synthesis of scholarly argumentation ...
11. Absence of difference between the Lord and his attributes
There is no difference between the attributed (Dharmin) and eternal attributes (Dharmas). Brahman is Dharmin and His attributes are Dharmas. The attributes of Brahman are eternal 79
1 and real. So there is no difference between Brahman and His attributes. 286 ; t £ } It may, be mentioned that in the Advaita there is difference between the Lord, and His attributes." The Advaitin may be questioned as to what is the reason or ground for him to behold difference between the Lord and His attributes, t since he is the rigid and close follower of unreality of difference everywhere. It is wonder to know that he denies difference everywhere but claims difference between the Lord and His attributes. Thus it looks partial and contradictory in the case of the Advaitins. So all the attributes of Brahman are Brahman-natured (attributed-natured), 'difference-cum-identity' (Bhedabheda) cannot be referred 289 288 Even to Brahman and His attributes, since neither the few attributes (Dharmas) are destroyed nor the attributed Lord Himself. So the Bhedabheda view is also not, tenable, Thus neither Bheda nor Bhedabheda. is found reasonable in case of the Lord and His attributes.