![]() ![]() Mukhyananda, Swami (2006) Sri Shankaracharya: life and philosophy: An elucidative and reconciliatory interpretation, 4th ed.Acharya is a Sanskrit word meaning "teacher", so Shankaracharya means "teacher of the way of Shankara". The word Shankaracharya is composed of two parts, Shankara and Acharya. Prajñānam brahma (Consciousness is supreme being)Īyamātmānam brahma (This Atman is supreme being) The table below gives an overview of the four Amnaya Mathas reputedly founded by Adi Shankara, and their details. They would take on the role of teacher and could be consulted by anyone with sincere queries of a spiritual nature. This is the final declaration of the Vedanta: Brahman is all It is this. According to a tradition developed in the 16th century, Adi Shankara set up four monasteries known as Mathas or Peethams, in the North, South, East and West of India, to be held by realised men who would be known as Shankaracharyas. Free your mind from all distractions and dwell in the consciousness of the Self. ![]()
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