Adi Shankaracharya

Indian philosopher and saint

Adi Shankaracharya was a 8th-century Indian philosopher and saint who is widely regarded as one of the greatest figures in Hindu philosophy. He was born in the kingdom of Badami and went on to found four mathas, or monastic institutions, that became centers of learning and spiritual growth. Shankaracharya was a prolific writer and his works include commentaries on the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita. He is known for...