List of writings by Sri Adi Shankaracharya
As we observe the birth anniversary of Bhagavaan Sri Adi Shankaracharya, The Hindu Media Guyana (THMG) shares a list of the literary, devotional and philosophical works of the Shankara.
A list of all the...
BHAGAVAAN SRI ADI SANKARACHARYA
Chaos pervaded all through India in the matter of religion and philosophy. Sect after sect, such as Charvakas, Lokayathikas, Kapalikas, Shaktas, Sankhyas, Buddhas and Madhyamikas sprang up. The number of religions rose as high as seventy-two....
Sri Adi Sankarachaarya Jayanti
Today commemorates the birth of Bhagavaan Sri Adi Shankaracharya--the great Advaita Vedanta Philosopher, Hindu Reformer, World Teacher, Author and poet.
“Religion is realisation. It is not mere learning, or dialectic.” This is the divine message which stands...
Celebrating Swami Vivekananda 163 years later
The Hindu Media Guyana (THMG) joins the world in observing the Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary today January 12. On September 11th, 1893 the unknown Sannyasin Swami Vivekananda appeared on the American soil at the...
Hindu Philosophy—Part 12
The Advaita Philosophy of Sri Sankara 2/2
The World—A Relative Reality
The world is relatively real (Vyavaharika Satta), while Brahman is absolutely real (Paramarthika Satta). The world is the product of Maya or Avidya. The unchanging Brahman appears as...
Hindu Philosophy—Part 11
The Advaita Philosophy of Sri Sankara 1/2
The first systematic exponent of the Advaita is Gaudapada, who is the Parama-Guru (preceptor’s preceptor) of Sri Sankara. Govinda was the disciple of Gaudapada. He became the preceptor of Sankara. Gaudapada...
The Vedanta Philosophy—Introduction Part 2
Brahman, Maya and Jiva
Brahman
Brahman, the Absolute, after manifesting the elements, enters them. It is the Golden Person in the sun. It is the Light of the soul. It is ever pure. It is Sat-Chit-Ananda, one...
The Vedanta Philosophy—Introduction Part 1
Prostrations and adorations to Sri Vyasa, the founder of Uttara Mimamsa or the Vedanta system of philosophy, Avatara of Lord Vishnu, son of Sri Parasara Rishi.
Uttara Mimamsa or the Vedanta philosophy of Vyasa or Badarayana...
Adi Shankarachaarya: Biography, Experiences and Philosophy
In honor of Bhagavaan Sri Adi Shankarachaarya Jayanti, 2025, The Hindu Media Guyana shares in the biography, experiences and philosophy of the Great Aachaarya.
Adi Shankarachaarya by Sri Swami Sivananda
Introduction
Chaos pervaded all through...
Adi Shankaracharya deserves highest veneration
Today we observe Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti or Birth Anniversary. It should or supposed to have been an important day for reflection and gratitude on the immense, sterling and indelible contributions of Bhagavaan Sri Adi Shankarachaarya...
