Adi Shankaracharya was philosopher and theologian Which of the following statements is not true of S...........

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Adi Shankaracharya was philosopher and theologian. Which of the following statements is not true of Shankaracharya?

His works established the doctrine of advaita, the unity of the atman and Nirguna Brahman

He established four religious centers (Mathas) in different parts of India

He concurred with Buddhist assertion of non-existence of soul

He established the importance of monastic life as sanctioned in the Upanishads

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Explanation:

3rd option is incorrect i.e. He concurred with Buddhist assertion of non-existence of soul.
Adi Shankara was a philosopher and theologian from India who consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta. He is credited with unifying and establishing the main currents of thought in Hinduism.
Adi Shankara's works are the foundation of Advaita Vedanta school of Hinduism, and his doctrine, states Sengaku Mayeda, "has been the source from which the main currents of modern Indian thought are derived".