अस्माकं परिचयः
A century-old institution dedicated to the living tradition of Sanskrit scholarship.
The Sri Vyasatirtha Research Institute draws its inspiration from the great lineage of Sri Vyasaraja Matha, a spiritual tradition that spans nearly 800 years.
This lineage traces back to Sriman Madhvacharya, born at Pajaka Kshetra near Udupi, who established the Dvaita philosophy and laid the foundation for a powerful parampara of knowledge and devotion.
Over generations, great scholars such as Sri Padmanabha Tirtha, Sri Jayatirtha, and Sri Rajendra Tirtha strengthened this tradition through their writings, teachings, and spiritual leadership.
The Matha gained widespread recognition during the time of Sri Vyasaraja, one of the most revered saints of this lineage. As Rajaguru of the Vijayanagara Empire, he played a vital role in shaping Indian philosophical thought and guiding society with clarity and wisdom.
Sri Vyasarajaru was not only a profound scholar but also a social reformer. He nurtured the Haridasa movement by guiding great saints like Purandaradasa and Kanakadasa. His efforts brought spiritual knowledge closer to common people through devotion, music, and teaching. He established Vishwa Pavana University at that time housing more than 1000 students. He did many social works like building canals, large lakes, 732 Hanuman temples to support the sustainable eco- system in Southern India.
The original seat of Sri Vyasaraja Matha at Sosale, near Mysore, continues to stand as a symbol of this timeless heritage.
The present Peetha is adorned by His Holiness Sri Vidyashreesha Tirtha Swamiji, the 41st pontiff of Sri Vyasaraja Matha, whose life reflects deep scholarship, discipline, and commitment to knowledge.
He has mastered classical disciplines such as Nyaya, Vedanta, Vyakarana, and Mimamsa, and has contributed extensively to Sanskrit scholarship. His Holiness has served as the Vice-Chancellor of Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati, and has edited and published more than 100 scholarly works.
He has also served for nearly three decades as the Director of the Purnaprajna Research Institute and led the Publication Division of the Dvaita Vedanta Studies and Research Foundation, strengthening research and publication efforts.
Under his guidance, the Sri Vyasatirtha Research Institute continues to grow with clarity, purpose, and authenticity
50000+
Manuscripts Preserved
2500+
Publications
75+
Years of Excellence
180+
Eminent Scholars
इतिहासः
Foundation of the Tradition by Sriman Madhvacharya
Establishment of the Research Institute under the divine guidance of His Holiness Sri Vidyashreesha Tirtha Swamiji present Pontiff
First Phase of Publications of Sanskrit literature, Dvaita philosophy, and Shastra
Expansion of Research Publications
Digital Revamp & Website Relaunch during Sri Vyasaraja Aradhana Mahotsava
नेतृत्वम्
Honorary Director
Dr AV Nagasampige was a director in Poornapragna Samshodana Mandiram in Bengaluru for more than two decades.
Deputy Director
S. Sughoshacharya belongs to the traditional Namagondlu scholarly lineage. His forefathers were asthana vidwans in Mysore kindom period. He began Shastra studies at the age of 13 and studied Kavya, Vyakarana, Nyaya, and Vedanta at Sri Vyasatirtha Vidyapeetha under the guidance of Sri Vidyasheerisha Tirtha and other eminent scholars.
He holds B.A., M.A. degree in Navya-Nyaya from Karnataka Sanskrit University. Won Gold and Silver medals at the All-India Sanskrit Students Talent Competition conducted by National Sanskrit University. Participated in World Sanskrit Conference in Kathmandu as Dwaita Shastra Vidwan sponsered from Central Sanskrit University.
He is proficient in presenting Shastric subjects in English and has also served as the Principal of Sri Vyasatirtha Vidyapeetha.
Sughosha Acharya Currently serves as Deputy Director at Sri Vyasathirtha Samshodana Prathistanam , Mysuru, overseeing research assignments and scholarly publications continuing a two-century family tradition of learning and teaching centered in Mysuru.