Shankara
Americannoun
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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
Yet Shankara, the ancient founder of the Swami Order, disregarded the injunctions.
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
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
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