The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c32.2

Language: English

v1.c32.2

SUMMARY.—1. Brahmanism, Saivism and Vaishnavism.—2. Early life of Ramanuja. Persecution of the Chola King.—3. Ramanuja in the Yadava kingdom and at Seringapatam.—4. Schism of Vaishnavism after the death of Ramanuja.—5. Bukkaraya I settles the differences between Jainas and Vaishnavas. Jain influence at the court of Vijayanagara.—6. Conversion of Emperor Virupaksha to Vaishnavism. Religious conduct of Krishna Deva Raya and Achyuta Raya.—7. Relations of Sadasiva Raya with Vaishnavism.—8. Devotion of Rama Raya and his ancestors to Vishnu.—9. Tirumala and Ranga I patrons of Vaishnavism.—10. Venkata II the greatest Vaishnava Emperor of Vijayanagara.—11. Vaishnavism professed by feudatory chiefs. Conversion of the royal house of Mysore.—12. Several manifestations of Saivism.—13. Influence of the Jains in Kanara.—14. Eclectic and tolerant religious character of Venkata and of some of his chiefs.—15. Religious controversies between Saivas and Vaishnavas.—16. Krishnappa Nayaka of Jinji restores the temple of Govinda Raja at Chidambarm. Suicide of the Saiva priests.