Adi Shankara

Adi Shankara

Adi Shankaracharya

c. 700-750 • Indian

Vedanta

8th-century Indian philosopher and theologian who consolidated Advaita Vedanta — the doctrine of non-duality. His commentaries on the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Brahma Sutras remain the canonical exposition of 'Brahman alone is real.'

Key Works

  • Vivekachudamani
  • Atma Bodha
  • Tattva Bodha
  • Aparokshanubhuti
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