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History GK · Q12

Bhakti Movement

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 12

Q12

Who among the following had given the doctrine of Advaita or Monism?

A.
Sankara
Answer
B.
Saivaite Nayanmars
C.
Vashnavaite Alwars
D.
Tukaram

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Sankara is regarded as the promoter of Advaita Vedānta as a distinct school of Indian philosophy, the origins of this school predate Sankara. The existence of an Advaita tradition is acknowledged by Sankara in his commentaries.