Chapter 1
The ancient roots of oneness
Chapter 2
The master of non-duality
Chapter 3
The magic show of the mind
Chapter 4
Waking up to who you are
Ch 2 · The master of non-duality
BETA
sloane Peel away illusions to discover how your inner self and the universe are actually one.
sloane Shankara established four major monasteries, or mathas, at the extreme north, south, east, and west of India.
Fun Fact
Shankara's short life: Adi Shankara lived for only 32 years, yet he wrote dozens of books and traveled thousands of miles on foot.
sloane The Sanskrit method of neti neti, meaning 'not this, not this,' helps seekers discard temporary identities to find the absolute.
Glossary
adi shankara (noun)
An influential Indian philosopher and theologian who consolidated the monistic school of Vedanta. In the eighth century, he systematized these teachings by employing the analytical method of neti neti.
An influential Indian philosopher and theologian who consolidated the monistic school of Vedanta. In the eighth century, he systematized these teachings by employing the analytical method of neti neti.
Quiz
What is the name of the northern monastery established by Adi Shankara in the Himalayas?
Quiz
Who was the famous ritualist philosopher that Adi Shankara defeated in a legendary debate?
Quiz
How many monastic centers (mathas) did Adi Shankara establish across the corners of India?