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"Shri Vallabhacharya (1479-1531) is the beloved founder and teacher (acharya) of the path of grace (pushtimarg) and proponent of the philosophy of pure non-dualism, Shuddhadvaita Vedanta. Shri Vallabhacharya's Sixteen Works (Ṣoḍaśa Granthāḥ) are presented here in Sanskrit devanagari and Roman transliteration, alongside original English translations by the American-born devotee and scholar Shyamdas. These sixteen essential doctrines provide a comprehensive study of grace-filled devotion (pushti bhakti) from deeply philosophical and intimate devotional perspectives. To read and recite these works is the most direct approach to comprehend Shri Vallabhacharya's path of grace. Shri Vallabhacharya, also affectionately referred to by his disciples as Shri Mahaprabhuji, was born in South India in 1479 CE as a Telugu Brahmin. He established a Vaishnava philosophy and lineage that is followed around the world even today by faithful devotees of Lord Krishna. Shri Mahaprabhuji not only embodies the inner beauty of the divine lovers Radha and Krishna, but he is also a perfect witness to their lilas, or loving plays. His devotional teachings continue to transmit refined empowerments. Vallabhacharya taught that devotion is perfected by offering one's body, wealth, mind and heart to the blessed lord. Shri Mahaprabhuji's pushtimarg is a purely non-dual bhakti path that embraces a positive worldview. He fashioned his teachings to fit into this world, which is Shri Krishna's perfect creation. Everything is Krishna and nothing but Krishna. All objects in the world-and the world itself-are flawless. Maya, illusion, is simply a matter of false perception. Devotees are not preoccupied with liberation or any form of yogic practice; they are obsessed with seva-loving, pleasing service offered to the beloved. Shri Krishna responds to devotion, and that is why Shri Vallabhacharya has said, ""He is the lord of sweetness."""

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This accurate and readable translation of some of Shri Vallabhacharya's major works by Shyamdas, one of the most knowledgeable and passionate interpreters of Pushti Margiya literature for English readers, is a great service to both scholars and seekers alike. -David L. Haberman (Professor of Religious Studies, Indiana University) This new edition of the Sodasagranthah or Sixteen Treatises of Shri Vallabhacharya should serve as a springboard for further discussion within groups of devotees and as an opportunity to memorize the texts themselves, to help pave the path for one's devotion. - Frederick M. Smith (Professor of Sanskrit, University of Iowa) Were it not for Shyamdasji's tireless efforts to translate these rare bhakti texts, the sublime teachings and profound philosophy of Shri Vallabhacharya's Shuddhadvaita (pure non-dualism) would have remained in the domain of Sanskrit scholars and Indian language readers only. - Musta Ram / Ira Schepetin (Vedantin, Sanskrit Scholar, Author)

"""This accurate and readable translation of some of Shri Vallabhacharya's major works by Shyamdas, one of the most knowledgeable and passionate interpreters of Pushti Margiya literature for English readers, is a great service to both scholars and seekers alike."" -David L. Haberman (Professor of Religious Studies, Indiana University) ""This new edition of the Ṣoḍaśagranthāḥ or Sixteen Treatises of Shri Vallabhacharya should serve as a springboard for further discussion within groups of devotees and as an opportunity to memorize the texts themselves, to help pave the path for one's devotion."" - Frederick M. Smith (Professor of Sanskrit, University of Iowa) ""Were it not for Shyamdasji's tireless efforts to translate these rare bhakti texts, the sublime teachings and profound philosophy of Shri Vallabhacharya's Shuddhadvaita (pure non-dualism) would have remained in the domain of Sanskrit scholars and Indian language readers only."" - Musta Ram / Ira Schepetin (Vedantin, Sanskrit Scholar, Author)"

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