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What is one of the most distinctive features of Madhva's Dvaita?

Absolute Monism
Existence of only one reality
Theistic Dualism
Qualified Monism

Answer

Theistic Dualism, a central tenet of Madhva's Dvaita philosophy, posits a fundamental distinction between the Supreme Being (Vishnu) and the individual souls (jivas) as well as between God and the material world (prakriti). This dualistic framework asserts the independence and inherent difference between these entities, emphasizing the distinctness of God's attributes, powers, and existence from those of the created universe.