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Shankara

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Shankara (c. 8th century) was a Hinduism Vedanta philosopher associated with major debates, teachings, or movements in the history of theism.

Overview

Shankara systematized Advaita Vedanta and influenced Hindu views of Brahman, self, liberation, and ultimate reality. This starter article is intended as a neutral biographical entry for Wikitheism and should be expanded with reliable historical, theological, and academic sources.

Contributions to theistic thought

Key areas of relevance include:

  • Concepts of God, gods, ultimate reality, revelation, devotion, or divine action
  • The relationship between faith, reason, practice, ethics, and community
  • Influence on later religious traditions, schools, movements, or philosophical debates

See also

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