Sri Adi Sankaracarya
Known As
Great Indian Philosopher and prolific Stotra composer
Principal Seat
Kalady, Kerala & Puri, Sringeri, Dwaraka, Badrinath
Samadhi Mandir
Kedarnath, Himalayas
Sampradaya
Advaita Tradition
Life & Pastimes
Historic philosopher and scholar who revitalized Vedic thought across India. Alongside scriptural bhashyas, he authored deeply personal and beloved stotras dedicated to Lord Krishna, Lord Vishnu, and Sri Jagannatha.
Teachings & Siddhanta
Urged living entities to transcend worldly illusions through constant devotion to the Supreme Lord: "Bhaja govindam bhaja govindam govindam bhaja mudha-mate."
Major Canonical Works
- Sri Jagannathashtakam (Kadacit Kalindi-tata)
- Sri Acyutashtakam (Acyutam Kesavam Rama Narayanam)
- Sri Govindashtakam
- Bhaja Govindam (Moha-Mudgara)
Observances in the Vaishnava Calendar: Appearance on Sankaracarya -- Appearance · Disappearance on Sankaracarya -- Disappearance
