Quote of the day
Nothing is impossible in this world. Firm determination, it is said, can move heaven and earth. Things appear far beyond one's power, because one cannot set his heart on any arduous project due to want of strong will.
Adi Shankara
Born: 788
Died: 820 (aged 32)
Bio: Adi Shankara was a philosopher and theologian from India who consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta. He is credited with unifying and establishing the main currents of thought in Hinduism.
Known for:
- Vivekachudamani
- Bhaja Govindam
- Soundarya Lahari
- Atma bodha
- The Crest Jewel of Wisdom (Vivekachudamani) ; and the Awakening to the Self (Atma Bodha) of Sankara