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Shankara (shŭng`kərə): see Vedanta Vedanta (vĭdän`tə, –dăn`–), one of the six classical systems of Indian philosophy. ..... Click the link for more information. . Shankaraor Samkara(born c. 700, Kaladi village?, India—died c. 750, Kedarnath) Indian philosopher and theologian. According to tradition, he was born into a pious Brahman family and became a sannyasi after his father's death. He is said to have traveled all over India, holding discussions with philosophers of different creeds, and is believed to have founded four monasteries. He is the reputed author of more than 300 Sanskrit works, most of them commentaries on and expositions of Vedic literature, but most are not regarded as authentic. The most renowned exponent of the Advaita school of Vedanta philosophy, he is credited with laying the foundation for Hindu orthodoxy in India after centuries of challenge from Jainism and Buddhism. Shankaracharya, Shankara 9th century ad, Hindu philosopher and teacher; chief exponent of Vedanta philosophy How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Recent months have seen exposure of corruption in the temples, with shankara charayas (priests) caught abusing vulnerable women that come to them seeking salvation. Hinduism is rich with individual teachers such as the eighth century philosopher and sage Shankara (Mayeda, 1992), who provided fresh and penetrating insights into the ancient scriptures. Francis's famous prayer, beside The Dhammapada, the Bhagavad-Gita, and the work of Shankara. |
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