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Prime Minister Pays Tribute to Adi Shankaracharya on Jayanti
The Prime Minister pays tribute to Adi Shankaracharya on his Jayanti. The occasion is currently relevant for highlighting his philosophical contributions and cultural legacy.
Adi Shankaracharya:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Time Period | Adi Shankaracharya belongs to the 8th century CE. |
| Birth | He is born in 788 A.D. at Kalady in Kerala. |
| Philosophy | He propagates the concept of Advaita or non-dualism. |
| Core Doctrine | The doctrine provides that Atman is not separate from Brahman, the ultimate formless reality. |
| Maya Concept | The concept of Maya provides that perceived duality in the world is an illusion. |
| Moksha | Liberation is achieved through realization of the oneness of the individual soul with Brahman. |
| Mathas | He establishes four mathas at Sringeri in the south, Dwarka in the west, Puri in the east, and Badrinath in the north. |
| Literary Works | His works comprise Bhaja Govindam, Atma Shatakam, and Saundarya Lahari. |