Origins & Early Life

Mandana Mishra (Sanskrit: मण्डन मिश्र, romanized: Maṇḍana Miśra; c. 9th century CE) was an Indian Hindu philosopher who wrote on the Mīmāṃsā and Advaita systems of thought. He was a follower of the Karma Mimamsa school of philosophy and a staunch defender of the holistic sphota doctrine of language. He was a contemporary of Adi Shankara, and while it is said that he became a disciple of Adi Sankara, he seems to have been the most authoritative Advaitin until the 10th century CE.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

He is often identified with Sureśvara, though the authenticity of this is doubtful. Still, the official Sringeri documents recognises Mandana Mishra as Sureśvara. Maṇḍana Miśhra, who was a contemporary of Shankara, is traditionally known to be a student of the Mimamsa scholar Kumarila Bhatta. He wrote several treatises on Mimamsa, but also a work on Advaita, the Brahmasiddhi (Sanskrit: ब्रह्मसिद्धि; literally, "realization of Brahman”). According to Thrasher, the Brahmasiddhi was Mandana's largest work, and the only one devoted wholly to Vedanta.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

His other works include the Mimamsa texts Bhāvanā-viveka, Vidhi-viveka, and Mīmāṃsānukramaṇikā, the Vibhrama-viveka, which treats theories of error, and...

Contemporary Figures & Related Historical Timelines

• Ma Jun (mechanical engineer) — Chrono-Wiki Encyclopedia Entry: Pioneering Chinese mechanical engineer known for the south-pointing chariot.
• Mac Davis — Chrono-Wiki Encyclopedia Entry: American songwriter, singer, and actor known for his work with Elvis Presley and solo hits.
• Mac Miller — Chrono-Wiki Encyclopedia Entry: Rapper, songwriter, and producer known for his progression through various musical styles.
• Macarius, Metropolitan of Moscow — Chrono-Wiki Encyclopedia Entry: Metropolitan of Moscow and primate of the Russian Orthodox Church (1542–1563)
• Machado de Assis — Chrono-Wiki Encyclopedia Entry: Master of Brazilian literature, known for sharp wit and social critique.
• Mackenzie Dern — Chrono-Wiki Encyclopedia Entry: Elite mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion competing in the UFC.