Adi Shankaracharya (c. 8th century CE) is considered the greatest exponent and systematizer of Advaita Vedanta. Advaita philosophy is a major school of Vedanta that teaches non-dualism, positing that the ultimate reality (Brahman) is singular and identical to the individual soul (Atman).
The Founder of Adwait Philosophy is
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