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Liberating Knowledge: Sankara's Impact on Indian Philosophy and Religion

Ram Awatar Ojha, Susmi Sabu, Sudanshu Shekhar Mishra

Abstract


Sankara is among the most renowned and influential philosophers globally and the foremost authority on Advaita Vedanta. He is highly respected within the Vedantic tradition and monastic orders and continues to shape nearly all contemporary lineages. His work played a pivotal role in shaping Indian philosophical and religious thought by systematizing, interpreting, and popularising ancient wisdom. Through his efforts to spread the teachings of Vedic texts, he transformed them into accessible Open Knowledge. By blending scholarly rigor with an inclusive approach, he ensured the authenticity, accessibility, and universality of Indian philosophical and spiritual traditions, transcending distinctions of caste, creed, time, and space. His dedication to democratising, standardizing, and sharing knowledge aligns with the modern ideal of free and open access to knowledge for the betterment of humanity.


Keywords


Open Knowledge, Open Science, Vedas, Upanishads, Prasthanathraya, Sankara, Culture, Religion, India,

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