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The Development of Advaita Philosophy through Language

Dr. Nagalakshmi.S

Assistant Professor

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)

nagalakshmi.s@christuniversity.in

 

 

Adi shankaracharya gifted the world with Advaita philosophy Shankaracharya  dealt with the great qualities of a teacher or guru.  His philosophical teachings awake us to the realization of the supreme truth which can be followed in our day to day life. Their physical presence may not be always with us but their teachings will create an atmosphere in which they have left their legacy.  The language they used to teach the people makes the reader to feel their presence and under their guidance. 

As we study the verses taught by them we feel that new vistas are opening up before us.  It is like a beautiful journey experiencing realities and we can find the spiritual height of his language in teaching.  The verses in the teachings inspires our mind with a fundamental principles of spiritual life.  The idea conveyed by him in his teachings will bring immorality.  He says any amount of work cannot bring liberation. Therefore, the man learning should strive his best for liberation The language used by him in his teachings today helps in disciplining the learner’s crude psychic and sensory energies.  The paper discusses about the growth of shankara’s philosophy through discussions, debate and questions