Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti 2024. The celebrated Indian philosopher and guru Adi Shankara’s birth anniversary is honored on Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti. Millions of people are still inspired by Adi Shankara, who was born in Kalady, Kerala, in 788 C.E. Even though he lived a short life, he had a profound influence on Indian spirituality and philosophy.
Observed on the Panchami Tithi during the Shukla Paksha of the Vaishakha month, Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti typically falls between April and May. It’s a time for devotees to reflect on his teachings and contributions.
Adi Shankara is renowned for consolidating the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta (non-dualistic interpretation of Vedanta) and reinstating it during a period when Hindu culture faced challenges. Alongside Madhava and Ramanuja, Adi Shankara played a pivotal role in the resurgence of Hinduism. Their collective efforts revitalized Hindu philosophy, providing a strong foundation for spiritual seekers.
These three luminaries have left an enduring legacy, shaping the contours of Hindu thought for generations to come. Even today, their teachings continue to guide adherents of their respective sects, embodying the essence of Hindu spirituality.
Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti serves not only as a remembrance of a great sage but also as a reminder of the timeless wisdom he imparted, resonating with seekers on their spiritual journeys. As we commemorate this auspicious occasion, let us reflect on the profound teachings of Adi Shankara and strive to embody them in our lives.
“Sickness is not cured by saying ‘Medicine,’ but by drinking it;”
“The Soul appears to be finite because of ignorance. When ignorance is destroyed the Self which does not admit of any multiplicity truly reveals itself by itself: like the Sun when the clouds pass away.”
“Who is more self-deluded than he who is careless of his own welfare after gaining a hard-won human birth and manhood, too?”
“for he who grasps the unreal is bound; mark this, my companion.”
“Like the appearance of silver in mother of pearl, the world seems real until the Self, the underlying reality, is realized.”
“प्रातः स्मरामि हृदि संस्फुरदात्मतत्त्वं सच्चित्सुखं परमहंसगतिं तुरीयम् । यत्स्वप्नजागरसुषुप्तिमवैति नित्यं तद्ब्रह्म निष्कलमहं न च भूतसङ्घः ॥१॥
prātaḥ smarāmi hṛdi saṃsphuradātmatattvaṃ saccitsukhaṃ paramahaṃsagatiṃ turīyam | yatsvapnajāgarasuṣuptimavaiti nityaṃ tadbrahma niṣkalamahaṃ na ca bhūtasaṅghaḥ ||1||
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At dawn, I meditate in my heart on the truth of the radiant inner Self. This true Self is Pure Being, Awareness, and Joy, the transcendent goal of the great sages. The eternal witness of the waking, dream and deep sleep states. I am more than my body, mind and emotions, I am that undivided Spirit.
At dawn, I worship the true Self that is beyond the reach of mind and speech, By whose grace, speech is even made possible, This Self is described in the scriptures as “Not this, Not this”. It is called the God of the Gods, It is unborn, undying, one with the All.
At dawn, I salute the true Self that is beyond all darkness, brilliant as the sun, The infinite, eternal reality, the highest. On whom this whole universe of infinite forms is superimposed. It is like a snake on a rope. The snake seems so real, but when you pick it up, it’s just a rope. This world is ever-changing, fleeting, but this eternal Light is real and everlasting.
Who recites in the early morning these three sacred Slokas, which are the ornaments of the three worlds, obtains the Supreme Abode.
~ Adi Shankara (8th century)” ― Adi Shankaracharya
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