Shankara, or Sankaracarya, or Shankara (Indian philos.)

• contribution to
  • Advaita
  • Hinduism [Ref 1], [Ref 2]
  • Indian philosophy [Ref 1], [Ref 2]; [Ref 3]
  • monasticism [Ref 1]; [Ref 2]
  • philosophy of religion
  • rationalism
  • religious life in India
• criticized by Ramanuja
• establishment of orders of dasnami sannyasin
• opposition of Madhva [Ref 1]; [Ref 2]
• role in Smarta sect
• views on
  • acts
  • Kumbh Mela
  • revelation
  • tat tvam asi