Listed In: Theologians, Philosophers
Birthdate: 0700 AD
Birthplace: Kaladi, India
Died: 0750 AD
Adi Shankara, an 8th-century Indian Vedic scholar and teacher of Advaita Vedanta, played a key role in restoring Hindu dharma and reconciling various sects through the introduction of the Pañcāyatana form of worship. Over time, his influence grew, leading to the establishment of mathas and the organization of the Dashanami monastic order. Shankara authored numerous texts synthesizing Advaita Vedanta teachings with influences from Mahayana Buddhism.
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