Vallabha-acharya (1479-1531) was A famous 16th-century sage-philosopher of India and a great devotee of Lord Krishna. He was born in Champaran near Raipur in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.
Vallabha is regarded as a philosopher who propounded the Shuddhadvaita Vedanta philosophy. This philosophy holds that the Supreme Reality is pure and perfect and that all other manifestations are distortions of that reality.
Vallabhacharya’s teachings emphasized the importance of bhakti, or devotion to God. He is considered an important figure in the development of Vaishnavism, one of the main branches of Hinduism. He is best known for his works on the Siddha Yoga Pradipika. It is a comprehensive text on the practice of Siddha Yoga.
At the age of 14, When Shri Vallabh first set his holy feet at Shrimad Gokul he was wondering aloud as to which is Thakurani Ghat and which is also Govind Ghat? At precisely that time a sixteen-year-old beautiful divine girl, Shri Yamunaji, dressed in Mukut-Kaachni appeared before him and in a sweet voice, told him that to his right is the Thakurani Ghat and to his left is the Govind Ghat. Shri Vallabh recognized her immediately and bringing together his both hands bowed his head and sang Yamunashtak, as praise to Shri Yamunaji- 'Namami Yamuna Maham........' Shri Vallabh then recited Shrimad Bhagwatji for 7 days by order of Shri Yamunaji.
Within Indian Philosophy he is known as the writer of sixteen 'stotras' (tracts) and produced several commentaries on the Bhagavata Purana, which describes the many lilas (pastimes) of the Avatar, Lord Sri Krishna.
Many of his pieces involve praise of Lord Krishna, especially in the form of a boy. Some works include Vyasa Sutra Bhashya, Jaimini Sutra Bhasya, Bhagavata Tika Subodhini, Pushti Pravala Maryada, and Siddhanta Rahasya, all in Sanskrit. He has written many books in Brij Bhasha as well.
Shri Vallabh's happiness knew no bounds. He praised Shri Gokulchandramaji by reciting Madhurashtakam and then adorned him with 'Pavitra' made of Sutar (cotton yarn) and offered him, Mishri. The next morning Shri Vallabh told the entire episode that transpired between Himself and the Lord to Shri Damodardas Harsaniji in the form of "Siddhant Rahasya" and upon Shri Damodardas Harsaniji's insistence, gave him the first Brahmasambandh Deeksha in Pushtimarg. Shri Damodardasji then adorned Shri Vallabh with Sutar Pavitra. This day is known as Pavitra Baras in Pushtimarg.
After visiting Vraj, Shri Mahaprabhuji arrived at Pandharpur. Lord Shri Vittahlnathi(Vithoba) ordered Him to get married and informed him that “He wants to appear as Shri Vallabh's son”. Obeying Lord’s orders, Shri Mahaprabhuji got married to Shri Mahalakshmiji of Kashi at the age of 23.
Vallabha Acharya occupies a unique place in Indian culture as a scholar, philosopher, and devotional (bhakti) preacher. He is especially known as a lover and a propagator of Bhagavata Dharma, teaching the path of Pushti-Marga, or the "path of grace", establishing the worship of Sri Nathji.
Shri Nathji is the form of Lord Krishna when he lifted the Govardhana Hill. He is shown with his left hand raised and the right hand closed in a fist and resting on his hip. His followers worship him both as Shri Radhanath or the Lord of Radha and as the mischievous, naughty child Bala-Krishna.
Vallabha emphasized, that Sri Krishna is the personification of the Supreme Personality of the Godhead, who prevails everywhere and who resides in everyone's heart as the Supersoul.
The Shuddhadvaita Vedanta is a school of Vedanta propounded by Vallabhacharya. It emphasizes the principle of pure monism, which holds that Brahman’s only reality and that everything else is unreal. According to this philosophy, Brahman is devoid of all qualities and distinctions and is identical to the Self or Atman.
Vallabhacharya is most famous for propounding the Shuddhadvaita Vedanta philosophy, which emphasizes the unity of God and the universe. He also wrote several famous works, including the Brahma-Sutras-Bhasya, the Anubhashya, and the Gita-Bhasya. Vallabhacharya’s teachings continue to be recognized and have inspired many followers worldwide.
Vallabhacharya is best known for his works on the Siddha Yoga Pradipika, a comprehensive text on the practice of Siddha Yoga. Additionally, Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya is credited with developing the concept of gunas and the four Vargas.
His other works include the Yogasutra, a classic text on Hatha Yoga, and the Mahabharata Parva, a major epic poem in the Sanskrit language.
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