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Who among the following was the teacher of Shankaracharya?

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Shivaguru
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Govinda Bhagavatpada
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Govinda Battatiritpada
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Shrinivasaguru
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Solution

The correct option is B Govinda Bhagavatpada
From a very young age, Shankara was known to be very intelligent. He had mastered the Vedas. His teacher was Govinda Bhagavatpada under whom he learnt the Vedas and Puranas. He also studied the Upanishads and Brahmasutras in depth.

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