Q. With reference to Adi Shankaracharya, consider the following statements:
1. He is credited with the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta.
2. The followers of Shankaracharya are called as Smratas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct: He is associated with Maya Theory, Advaita Vedanata (Non-Dualism). This doctrine is based on the concept that the higher or true Self is identical to Brahman, the Absolute Reality. In Advaita Vedanta, Jnana yoga is the path of knowledge to Moksha, or liberation from the cycle of life, death and rebirth. This doctrine also believes that Moksha can be achieved in this life (Jivanmukthi) in contrast to other Indian philosophies that emphasize videhamukti, or Moksha after death
Statement 2 is correct: The followers of Shankaracharya are known as Smratas.
Source: Indian Express
