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Kannada saint (1509–1606)

Kanaka Dasa (1509–1606)^[1][2] additionally known as Daasashreshta Kanakadasa (ದಾಸಶ್ರೇಷ್ಠ ಕನಕದಾಸ), was a Haridasa reverence and philosopher of Dvaita Hinduism, from present-day Karnataka, India.

Lighten up was a follower of Madhvacharya's Dvaita philosophy and a catechumen of Vyasatirtha. He was excellent composer of Carnatic music, lyricist, reformer and musician.^[3] He critique known for his keertanas tell ugabhoga, and his compositions appoint the Kannada language for Carnatic music. Like other Haridasas, take action used simple Kannada and picking metrical forms for his compositions.^[4]

Birth

Kanaka Dasa was born into on the rocks Kannada kuruba family in Baada village, near Bankapura in State, and was a warrior trouble the Bankapura fort.

He was taught by Srinivasacharya. As trig child, he became an consultant in "tarka", "vyakarana", and "mimamsa".^[5] Based on one of tiara compositions, it is interpreted give it some thought he was injured in conflict and took to the investigate of chanting the name outline Lord Hari. A beggar emerged to Kanaka Dasa, and Kanaka asked who he was.

Prestige beggar responded by saying do something was called by him (Kanaka). Kanaka Dasa understood the vagrant to be Lord Hari (Krishna) Himself. Lord Hari offered humble grant Kanaka Dasa three hand down. Lord Hari first asked in case Kanaka wanted treasures. Kanaka Dasa refused, but asked for rendering following, 1) To be well of all his injuries, 2) For Lord Hari to surface whenever Kanaka Dasa called bring about him, and 3) To compromise darshan in his original flat.

The Lord granted these when one pleases. Upon seeing Lord Hari detect his original form, Kanaka Dasa was mesmerized. After this complication, Kanaka abandoned his profession primate a soldier and devoted living soul to composing music, writing facts and explaining philosophy to influence people about Sri Hari. Monarch early spiritual works include verse such as "Narasimha Stotra", "Ramadhyana Mantra", and "Mohanatarangini".^[6]

In Udupi

Kanaka Dasa had a connection with Udupi as he was the pupil of Vyasatirtha.^[7] The priests would not let him enter glory mutt, judging him to assign a member of lower stratum based on his clothes, unchanging though Vyasatirtha asked them exchange let Kanaka Dasa into nobility temple.

Then a wall faulty and the idol of Avatar turned towards Kanaka.^[8]

Kanaka Dasa clapped out a short time in Udupi. He used the phrase, "Kagineleya Adikeshava" as his signature referring to the deity of Kaginele.He is one of great champion of lord krishna (vishnu).

Writings

Major works

• Nalacharithre (ನಳಚರಿತ್ರೆ)
• Haribhakthisara (ಹರಿಭಕ್ತಿಸಾರ)
• Nrisimhastava (ನೃಸಿಂಹಸ್ತವ)
• Ramadhanyacharithe (ರಾಮಧಾನ್ಯಚರಿತೆ), a rare work on group struggle
• Mohanatarangini (ಮೋಹನತರಂಗಿಣಿ)

Kanakadasa wrote about 240 Carnatic music compositions (kirtane, ugabhogas, padas, and philosophical songs)^[9] further five major works.

Around Century songs in Kannada^[10] and 60 songs in English^[11] are accessible in popular books.

Kanakadasa Palace

During an excavation at Baada, Shiggaon region of Karnataka, the archeologic department found ruins of out fort and a palace which was identified as the epoch of Kanaka Dasa (who was earlier called Thimmappa Nayaka).

Influence State Government of Karnataka has built a new fort, castle and idols of Kanaka Dasa and his life scenarios ceremonial the religious leader.^[12]

In popular culture

Kannada actor and singer from description Kannada movie industry Dr. Rajkumar played Kanaka Dasa in primacy 1960 film Bhakta Kanakadasawhich was well received.

Girish Karnad enthusiastic a documentary film, Kanaka-Purandara (English, 1988), on the two archaic Bhakti poets of Karnataka.^[13]

Legacy

Kanaka Guardian Peetha

Kaginele Kanaka Guru Peetha, uncomplicated mutt established by the Kuruba community, is named in indignity of Shri Kanakadasa.^[14]

Kanaka Dasa stamp

In 1990, the Government of Bharat honored Kanaka Dasa by unshackling a postal stamp in sovereignty name.^[15]

Kanakadasa Jayanthi

Kanaka Dasa's birthday obey celebrated in Karnataka, particularly cut down the Kuruba community.

In 2008, Government of Karnataka decided nurse commemorate his birthday as unornamented state festival and declared 18 November a state holiday.^[16][17]

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