S. V. (Shri Vallabhacharya)

Shri Vallabhacharya (S. V.) was a prominent 16th-century Indian philosopher and theologian known for founding the Pushtimarg sect, which emphasizes devotional worship of Lord Krishna. He advocated for bhakti (devotion) as the path to spiritual liberation and taught the importance of grace (anugraha) in achieving a personal connection with the divine. Vallabhacharya's teachings focused on the concept of non-dualism, where he emphasized that the individual soul and God are ultimately one. He composed various philosophical texts and established a community of followers dedicated to loving service to Krishna, contributing significantly to devotional Hinduism and Indian philosophy.