Adi shankaracharya biography

Adi Shankaracharya is also known as Shankara Bhagavatpada. He was a revered Indian philosopher and theologian who lived in the 8th century CE.

Regarded as the greatest exponent of Advaita Vedanta Philosophy and was the head of the Sringeri Sharada Peeth. This article delves into the early life, great works and significant contributions of Adi Shankaracharya to the world of spirituality and philosophy.

Who was Adi Shankaracharya?

Adi Shankaracharya was born in the southern Indian state of Kerala in the year 788 CE.

• From a young age, he exhibited remarkable intellectual abilities and immense spiritual inclination.
• He undertook rigorous studies and became a master of various Vedic texts, Upanishads, and other philosophical treatises.
• Shankaracharya’s sharp intellect and devotion led him to embark on a transformative spiritual journey.
• Guru Govindhabhagavath Pada was the teacher of Adi Sha