Adi Shankara

Adi Shankara, also called Adi Shankaracharya, was an Indian Vedic scholar, philosopher and teacher of Advaita Vedanta. Reliable information on Shankara's actual life is scanty, and his true impact lies in his "iconic representation of Hindu religion and culture," despite the fact that most Hindus do not adhere to Advaita Vedanta.