Joseph Campbell wrote many years later on how we need to see beyond the literal in religious traditions, myths and ancient texts. Adi Shankaracharya did just that – writing impactful commentaries and establishing traditions based on his deep knowledge, analysis and understanding of the Vedas, Upanishads and other ancient texts. The most striking aspect of this was his unambiguous assertion that all is one – Brahman is the all-pervading connection between everything in the universe. He points out that if this is true, there is no basis for any discrimination (by caste / gender / other life forms or any other basis) which must have been a well-entrenched practice at that time. Impact of Adi Shankara’s philosophy and relevance in modern times, including alignment with scientific knowledge His travel to the places where Adi Shankara stayed or visited and current knowledge and practices of the local residents It then follows with three broad sections: It starts with some context on what we known of Adi Shankaracharya’s life and work.
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