Shankaracharya Jayanti is considered to be one of the most sacred and religious festivals amongst Hindus. This day symbolizes the birth of Adi Shankaracharya, who is considered to be the incarnation of Lord Shiva as well. He is known as Jagadguru who preached vedic knowledge.
Adi Shankara was born in a village named Kaladi in Kerala to a Brahmin couple. He, however, passed away only at the age of 32-years-old. As the name suggests, Adi Shankara Jayanti is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of Indian philosopher and theologian, Adi Shankara. Also known as ‘Jagadguru Shankaracharya’, Adi Shankaracharya consolidated Advaita Vedanta and explained the Vedas. Thus, we celebrate his birth anniversary every year on the Shukla Paksha Panchami Tithi of Vaishakha month. This year, we will be observing Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti on Monday.
Shankaracharya Jayanti on Friday, May 6, 2022
Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti 2022 Significance
Adi Shankara was born in a village named Kaladi, Kerala to a Brahmin couple. He passed away when he was just 32-years-old, however, he left behind some of his works that helped in reviving Hinduism. He has written 23 books wherein he has explained in depth the concept of undivided Bramha. He, along with other philosophers, namely Madhava and Ramanuja are credited for contributing towards the revival of Hinduism from getting extinct. He penned a doctrine about the importance of Hinduism and explained the Vedas in Advaita Vedanta. He is also credited with moving the Hindu scholarship from realism to idealism. His publications criticised Mimamsa.
