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MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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Question
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Who among the following had given the doctrine of Advaita or Monism?
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Saivaite Nayanmars
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Tukaram
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Vashnavaite Alwars
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Sankara
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is option 3, i.e. Shankara . The doctrine of Advaita or Monism was given by Shankara.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sureśvara has been credited as the founder of a pre-Shankara branch of Advaita Vedānta, and is often (incorrectly) being identified with Maṇḍana Miśra.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.
Detailed explanation-4: -Adi Shankaracharya was an Indian philosopher from the 8th century who is responsible for consolidating the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta.
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