Acharya
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In Indian religions and society, an acharya is a religious teacher in Hinduism and Buddhism and a spiritual guide to Hindus and Buddhists. The designation has different meanings in Hinduism, Buddhism
Image of Āchārya Kundakunda, author of Jain texts like Pancastikayasara, Niyamasara
Adi Shankara
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Adi Shankara, also called Adi Shankaracharya, was an Indian Vedic scholar-monk, philosopher, and teacher of Advaita Vedanta. He wrote influential commentaries on the Brahma sutras and other texts, and
Acharya
…Yājñavalkya-smṛti, 1.34.—‘He who, after initiating, teaches the Veda is called the Ācārya.’ Adi Sankaracharya Ramanujacharya…
Painting of Adi Shankara, exponent of Advaita Vedanta with his disciples by Raja Ravi Varma
The birthplace of Adi Shankara at Kalady
Vidyashankara temple at Sringeri Sharada Peetham, Shringeri
Adi Sankara Keerthi Sthampa Mandapam, Kalady, Kochi