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Shankara

American  
[shuhng-ker-uh] / ˈʃʌŋ kər ə /

noun

  1. a.d. 789?–821?, Hindu Vedantist philosopher and teacher.


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The eighth-century Hindu philosopher Adi Shankara asserted that ultimate reality is an eternal, undifferentiated field of consciousness.

From Scientific American • Jun. 14, 2022

“Things were looking good,” Shankara Antero recalled Thursday of the time leading up to his son’s death.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2015

He rightfully receives it only from another swami; all monks thus trace their spiritual lineage to one common guru, Lord Shankara.

From Autobiography of a Yogi by Yogananda, Paramahansa

He has stated that he gave yoga initiation to Shankara, ancient founder of the Swami Order, and to Kabir, famous medieval saint.

From Autobiography of a Yogi by Yogananda, Paramahansa

Every swami belongs to the ancient monastic order which was organized in its present form by Shankara.

From Autobiography of a Yogi by Yogananda, Paramahansa

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