Question

Why is Shankaracharya referred to as Adi Shankara?

• A. Adi was his father's name. So people use Adi for identification.
• B. The priests who came after Shankaracharya called themselves by the same name.
• C. Shankaracharya is known for preaching in Adichanalloor.
• D. Shankaracharya was more powerful than many other religious gurus.

Answer 1

The correct option is B The priests who came after Shankaracharya called themselves by the same name.

Shankara lived only for 32 years. But his legacy still continues through a lineage of religious teachers who call themselves ‘Shankaracharya’ after the first Shankara or Adi Shankara.