The Haridāsa movement of Karnataka offers a powerful example of how devotional music, philosophy, and institutional design can preserve a tradition across centuries. This essay examines how Śrī Śrīpādarāja opened the Kannada vernacular channel, how Śrī Vyāsatīrtha strengthened the maṭha-based institutional network, and how Purandaradāsa transformed Madhva Vedanta into memorable song. It also explores Kanakadāsa’s…