What is Atma Vidya?

Atma Vidya is inherent and a natural potential in every jivatma. It is considered to be the higher knowledge by which one knows the changeless Reality. In contrast to this is the knowledge of the intellect and senses which is limited to the objective and finite world.

What is Shankaracharya philosophy?

Shankaracharya was an early 8th century Indian philosopher who consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta. It is a Hindu philosophy which focuses on Brahman, atman, vidya (knowledge), avidya (ignorance), maya, karma and moksha. It refers to the idea that the soul or Atman is the same as Brahman.

Where did Adi Shankaracharya born?

Kalady, India
Adi Shankara/Place of birth

What are the works of Adi Shankaracharya?

Works of Adi Shankaracharya. Bhagavad Gita Bhashyam. Vivekachudamani. Upadesa Sahasri. Aparokshanubhuti. Atma Bodha. Drik Drishya Vivekam. Tattva Bodha. Vakya Vritti.

Why Adi Shankara Brahma vidya peeth?

Adi Shankara Brahma Vidya Peeth is an institution run from the hallowed grounds of Somashram with the primary aim of preserving and propagating the knowledge of Brahma Vidya which is the basis of India’s spiritual and cultural heritage.

Who is Acharya Sharvananda Giri?

Acharya Swami Sharvananda Giri, is also the Vice-president of the Trust. Initiated into sannyasa Brahmaleen Acharya Mahamandaleshvar Swami Vidyanandaji Maharaj of Kailash Ashram, Rishikesh, he has been tirelessly engaged in study, sadhana and service for over thirty years. He is also associated with the Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Uttarkashi.

What is the contribution of Advaita philosophy to Hinduism?

Apart from being the champion of Advaita philosophy, one of his invaluable contributions towards Hinduism was the reordering and restructuring of the ancient Sannyasa order. These Sannyasis help eternal code of life contained in the Vedas, still flows as the dynamic force underlying and unifying all humanity reach the masses.