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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 Icon Image
Adi Shankara
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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.

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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The wise investigate all forms, and departing from this world, attain Immortality.

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From a clear knowledge of the Bhagavad-gita all the goals of human existence become fulfilled. Bhagavad-gita is the manifest quintessence of all the teachings of the Vedic scriptures.

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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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Those who know It (Brahman) become immortal.

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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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Do not be proud of wealth, people, relations and friends, or youth. All these are snatched by time in the blink of an eye. Giving up this illusory world, know and attain the Supreme.

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Knowing that I am different from the body, I need not neglect the body. It is a vehicle that I use to transact with the world. It is the temple which houses the Pure Self within.

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The twice-born (the brahmin) obtains the fulfilment of all desires through Self-Knowledge and not by any other means.

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After knowing It (Brahman) one is not stained by sinful action.

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A man is bound by karma (action) and freed by Knowledge; therefore the far-seeing sannyasins do not engage in karma.

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I’m here now, I’m inevitably going to die at some point, and as an artist I feel an ardent urge to constantly be creating.

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I don't subscribe to the school of thought that as a feature film producer I shouldn't dabble in television, web content, or even comic books...

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Thus one should know oneself to be of the nature of Existence-Consciousness-Bliss [Sat-Chit-Ananda].

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The wise, of even mind, renounce the fruit of action. Freed from the fetters of birth, they attain the state that is beyond all evil.

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He obtains Immortality through Knowledge.

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