Top 100 name of Sanatan Dharma Shankaracharya
Here is a list of 100 prominent names and titles associated with Sanatan Dharma and Shankaracharya, including historical figures, titles, and spiritual leaders:
1. Adi Shankaracharya Lineage (Main Four Peeths)
- Adi Shankaracharya (Founder of Advaita Vedanta, 8th century)
- Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati (Shankaracharya of Dwarka & Jyotirmath)
- Swami Bharati Tirtha (Shankaracharya of Sringeri Peeth)
- Swami Nischalananda Saraswati (Shankaracharya of Govardhan Peeth, Puri)
- Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati (Successor of Swami Swaroopanand)
- Swami Sadananda Saraswati (Former Shankaracharya of Puri)
- Swami Abhinava Vidyatirtha (Shankaracharya of Sringeri, 20th century)
- Swami Chandrasekhara Bharati (Shankaracharya of Sringeri, 19th century)
- Swami Vidyaranya (14th-century Shankaracharya of Sringeri)
- Swami Bharati Krishna Tirtha (Shankaracharya of Puri, Vedic Mathematics)
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2. Other Important Shankaracharyas
- Swami Madhusudan Saraswati (16th-century Advaita scholar)
- Swami Brahmananda Saraswati (Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath, 20th century)
- Swami Karapatri Maharaj (Great Advaita scholar)
- Swami Krishnabodha Ashrama (Jyotirmath Shankaracharya)
- Swami Vasudevananda Saraswati (Govardhan Peeth, Puri)
- Swami Niranjananda Saraswati (Jyotirmath Shankaracharya)
- Swami Nirvikalpananda Saraswati (Govardhan Peeth)
- Swami Rajarajeshwara Bharati (Sringeri Peeth)
- Swami Sacchidananda Saraswati (Jyotirmath)
- Swami Vishnu Tirtha Saraswati (Shankaracharya lineage)
3. Spiritual Titles & Names of Shankaracharya
- Jagadguru (Universal Teacher)
- Advaita Acharya (Teacher of Non-dualism)
- Bharati Tirtha (A title in Sringeri tradition)
- Saraswati (Common title in Shankaracharya lineage)
- Puri (Another common title)
- Giri (Used in monastic orders)
- Tirtha (Sacred pilgrimage)
- Ananda (Bliss, spiritual enlightenment)
- Ashrama (Stage of spiritual life)
- Paramhansa (Highest spiritual state)
4. Foundational Disciples of Adi Shankaracharya
- Padmapadacharya (Disciple, Govardhan Peeth)
- Hastamalakacharya (Disciple, Sringeri Peeth)
- Totakacharya (Disciple, Jyotirmath Peeth)
- Sureshwaracharya (Disciple, Dwarka Peeth)
5. Famous Scholars & Saints Influenced by Shankaracharya
- Swami Vivekananda (Advaita philosopher)
- Swami Chinmayananda (Advaita teacher)
- Swami Dayananda Saraswati (Modern Vedanta teacher)
- Swami Rama Tirtha (Vedanta preacher)
- Swami Sivananda Saraswati (Founder, Divine Life Society)
- Swami Yukteswar Giri (Kriya Yoga & Vedanta)
- Swami Ramatirtha (Vedantic saint)
- Swami Akhandananda Saraswati (Vedanta teacher)
- Swami Tapovan Maharaj (Guru of Swami Chinmayananda)
- Swami Omkarananda Saraswati (Advaita master)
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6. Historic & Mythological Influences
- Veda Vyasa (Compiler of Vedas, Mahabharata)
- Madhusudana Saraswati (Advaita philosopher)
- Gauḍapāda (Guru of Adi Shankaracharya’s Guru)
- Govinda Bhagavatpada (Guru of Adi Shankaracharya)
- Ramana Maharshi (Advaita sage)
- Sri Ramakrishna (Spiritual master of Swami Vivekananda)
7. Shankaracharya & Hindu Temples
- Kanchipuram Shankaracharya (Kamakoti Peeth)
- Badrikashram Jyotirmath (Jyotirmath Peeth)
- Sringeri Sharada Peetham (South India)
- Dwarka Sharada Peeth (West India)
- Govardhan Math Puri (East India)
8. Other Important Vedantic Titles
- Vedanta Kesari (Lion of Vedanta)
- Sarvajna Peethadhipati (Master of Supreme Knowledge)
- Vidyashankar Bharati (Title for Shankaracharya lineage)
- Atmananda Saraswati (Advaita master)
- Anubhavashrama (Experience of the Self)
9. Shankaracharya’s Major Works
- Brahma Sutra Bhashya (Commentary on Brahma Sutras)
- Bhagavad Gita Bhashya (Commentary on Gita)
- Upanishad Bhashya (Commentaries on Upanishads)
- Vivekachudamani (Crest Jewel of Discrimination)
- Aparokshanubhuti (Direct Experience of the Self)
- Atmabodha (Knowledge of the Self)
- Drg-Drsya Viveka (Seer and the Seen)
- Tattvabodha (Knowledge of Reality)
- Saundarya Lahari (Hymn on Devi)
- Dakshinamurti Stotra (Praise of Lord Shiva)
10. Major Contributions of Shankaracharya
- Unification of Hinduism
- Revival of Advaita Vedanta
- Establishment of Monastic Orders
- Promotion of Sanskrit Learning
- Debates with Buddhist & Jain Scholars
- Installation of Jyotirlingas
- Writings on Bhakti & Jnana
- Hymns to Lord Shiva & Vishnu
- Foundation of Hindu Pilgrimage Circuits
- Influence on Modern Hindu Saints
11. Shankaracharya & Other Dharmic Traditions
- Debates with Mandana Mishra (Ritualist scholar)
- Teachings on Jnana & Bhakti (Harmony of paths)
- Teachings on Karma & Moksha (Liberation through knowledge)
- Influence on Bhakti Movement (Devotion & Advaita)
- Teachings in Char Dham Temples
- Influence on Vaishnavism & Shaivism
- Establishment of Yatra Traditions
- Harmonization of Different Vedic Schools
- Teachings on Maya (Illusion)
- Propagation of Sanatan Dharma Principles
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12. Legacy & Influence
- Influence on Ramakrishna Mission
- Impact on ISKCON (Krishna Consciousness)
- Integration with Tantra Traditions
- Reforms in Hindu Monasticism
- Influence on Western Philosophers
- Preservation of Upanishadic Teachings
- Advaita Vedanta in Modern Universities
- Role in Hindu Renaissance
- Revival of Ancient Vedic Traditions
- Symbol of Hindu Unity & Spiritual Awakening
These names and titles showcase the profound impact of Shankaracharya on Hinduism and Sanatan Dharma.