Padyamālā with Two Commentaries Critical Edition with Traditional Commentaries

Padyamālā is one of the most cherished liturgical works of the Dvaita tradition, composed to facilitate the systematic worship of Lord Śrī Hari. While Śrī Madhvācārya briefly outlines the essential procedures of worship in the Tantrasāra-saṅgraha, the revered commentator Śrī Jayatīrtha (Ṭīkācārya) elaborates upon these teachings in the form of Padyamālā, presenting the philosophical contemplations (anusandhānas) and the sequential procedures essential for daily worship.

Śrī Jayatīrtha himself extols the greatness of this work by declaring that if, due to illness or unavoidable circumstances, one is unable to perform the daily worship of Lord Hari, the devoted recitation of Padyamālā alone bestows the merit of performing the worship.

This work offers a comprehensive exposition of the traditional Dvaita worship procedure, including Pīṭha Pūjā, Āvaraṇa Pūjā, Bhūtocchāṭana, Nirmālya Visarjana, Saṅkalpa, Pāpapuruṣa Visarjana, Kalasha Pūjā, Pañcapātra Pūjā, Āvāhana of the Lord into the heart-lotus, Ṣaṇmudrā, worship of the divine weapons and ornaments, Dvārapālaka Pūjā, Naivedya Samarpana, and many other essential rituals. It thus serves as both a practical manual and a profound spiritual guide for devotees.

The present volume is a critical edition featuring two traditional Sanskrit commentaries, including the Prakāśikā Commentary of Śrī Pāṅghi Śrīnivāsācārya, published here in a critically edited form for the first time. The commentaries illuminate numerous philosophical and ritualistic details that are only briefly indicated in the root text, making this edition an invaluable resource for scholars, priests, and devotees alike.

This scholarly edition has been meticulously edited by Vidvān C.A. Pradyumnacharya and Vidvān K. Srinidhyacharya, whose careful textual research and manuscript study have produced a reliable and authentic edition. Published by Sri Vyasatirtha Samshodhana Pratishthanam, this work is an important contribution to preserving the ritual and philosophical heritage of the Dvaita tradition.

Key Features
Critical edition of Padyamālā
Two traditional Sanskrit commentaries
First critical publication of the Prakāśikā commentary
Comprehensive guide to Dvaita worship procedures
Based on traditional manuscripts and authentic sources
Edited by Vidvān C.A. Pradyumnacharya and Vidvān K. Srinidhyacharya
An indispensable reference for scholars, priests, and devotees