Sri Guru Raghavendra Swami of Mantralaya (AP, India) is one of the most well known amongst all Madhwa saints/scholars. He has been called the "Moon in the ocean of Madhwa religion", because of his universal appeal. He is respected and worshipped by people of different castes, regions and religions. There are millions who have benefited from his merciful nature.
Millions pray to him and depend on him for help. Even today one hears first-hand accounts of miracles from people who have benefited from his benevolence. It is indeed very rare to find someone who has returned empty-handed from him.
He is affectionately known by several names - Raghavendra swamigalu, Gururaja (gururaya), Gurusarvabhouma, Rayaru, Parimalacharyaru, Mantralaya Prabhugalu etc.
He has been worshipped by every haridasa who was born after him. Hundreds of devaranamas have been composed in his honor. Thousands of books have been written about him, films in different languages have been made about him.
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