Which of the following statements about Shankaracharya c 788 ndash 820 CE are correct 1 He was born ...........

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Which of the following statements about Shankaracharya (c. 788 – 820 CE) are correct ?

1. He was born in Kerala.

2. He propounded the Advaita (Monism) philosophy and the idea of Nirgunabrahman (god without attributes).

3. He laid emphasis on knowledge (gyan) as that can alone lead to salvation.

4. He set up mathas at Dwarka, Puri, Sringeri and Badrinath.

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Shankaracharya (c. 788 – 820 CE)

One of the mystic Bhakti poet-saint leaders who gave a new orientation to Hinduism.
He was born in Kaladi in Kerala. He propounded the Advaita (Monism) philosophy and the idea of Nirgunabrahman (god without attributes).
In Advaita, the reality of the world is denied and Brahman is considered the only reality. It is only Brahman at its base that gives it its reality.
His famous quotes include, ‘Brahma Satyam Jagat Mithya Jivo Brahmatra Naparaha’ meaning, “The Absolute Spirit is the reality, the world of appearance is Maya” and ‘Ekameva Adviteeyam Brahma’ meaning, “The absolute is one alone, not two”.
He laid emphasis on knowledge (gyan) as that can alone lead to salvation.
Upadesasahasri, Vivekachudamani, Bhaja Govindum Stotra are some of the works authored by Shankaracharya. He also wrote commentaries on the Bhagavad Gita, the Brahma Sutra and the Upanishads.
He set up mathas at Dwarka, Puri, Sringeri and Badrinath.