Q. The poetic works ‘Maneesha Panchakam’ and ‘Saundaryalahiri’ are authored by whom among the following?

[A] Nimbarka

[B] Madhavacharya

[C] Ramanujacharya

[D] Adi Shankaracharya

Answer: D
Notes:

Major Works of Adi Shankaracharya

  • He authored 116 works. Among them, the celebrated commentaries (bhashyas) are on Upanishads, the Brahma Sutra, and the Gita.His famous poetic works include Maneesha Panchakam and Saundaryalahiri.
  • He authored the Vivekachudamani. It spells out the qualifications required in a student of Vedanta.
  • He also composed the Kanakadhara Stotram, following which there was a rain of golden amlas which brought prosperity to the household.
  • Further, he also composed texts like Shankara Smrithi which seeks to establish the social supremacy of Nambuthiri Brahmins.

Source: EPIC November 2021

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