Mādhva Exclusivity: An Instance of Vaishnava Sectarianism

Abstract

Sarma delves into Mādhva theology, particularly the (Yati) Praṇavakalpah text, to show how strict exclusivism is institutionalized within this tradition. He focuses on monastic codes of conduct that prohibit interaction with philosophical outsiders, arguing that spiritual purity is preserved through separateness.
Keywords: Mādhva Vedānta, exclusivism, sectarianism, monasticism, Praṇavakalpah