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 Sorrow

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)
  • What delusion, what sorrow, can there be for him who beholds that oneness [of the jiva and Brahman]?
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  • There is sorrow in finitude. The Self is beyond time, space and objects. It is infinite and hence of the nature of absolute happiness.
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  • Each thing tends to move towards its own nature. I always desire happiness which is my true nature. My nature is never a burden to me. Happiness is never a burden to me, whilst sorrow is.
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