Adi Shankara

Adi Shankara

Advaita Vedanta philosopher.

An influential philosopher and theologian who consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta, a non-dualistic school of thought within Hinduism. His commentaries on the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Brahma Sutras established the foundation for Advaita Vedanta, emphasizing the oneness of the individual self (Atman) and the ultimate reality (Brahman). His teachings have had a profound impact on the development of Hindu philosophy and spirituality.

Adi Shankara Quotes about Death

AllKnowledge(12)Brahman(11)World(8)Nature(6)Body(6)Atman(6)Mind(5)Alone(4)Truth(4)Existence(4)Reality(4)Bliss(3)Ego(3)Consciousness(3)Dream(3)Death(3)Sorrow(3)Heart(3)Time(3)
  • Having realized Atman . . . one is freed from the jaws of death.
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  • Verily, by knowing Him one cuts asunder the fetters of death.
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  • Know Him, the Purusha, who alone is to be known . . . that death may not affect you.
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