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The paradox of Indian history is, it was invaded and enslaved by the foes for around two millenniums despite having rich cultural heritage, tremendous natural resources, high philosophical thoughts, unbroken lineage of traditional wisdom, host of thinkers, revolutionaries, philosophers, social reformers and so on.At the same time it is also true that, but for these social reformers, India would not have witnessed political freedom.In this context, the contributions of Sage Vidyaranyaare conspicuous.The Srirangam Inscription refers to him as AparamivaShankaracharya i.e.Shankaracharya Incarnate.This single reference speaks volumes about his literary accomplishments.He was born to Mayana and Srimati in Pampakshetra (modern-day Hampi) in 1268 CE.Another account has it that he was born in EkasilaNagari (modern-day Warangal).He was known as Madhava / Madhavacharya in his early days before he took to the Holy Order of Asceticism.He was a BharadwajaGotra (spiritual lineage), Bodhayana Sutra, YajusShakha, Smarta Brahmin.