Hinduism's revival: Significance of the year 788 CE. Why is the year 788 CE remembered as auspicious for Hinduism in Indian religious history? Choose the correct reason.
General Knowledge
Indian History
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ABirth of Adi Shankaracharya, who revitalized Advaita Vedanta
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BCompilation of the Puranas
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CFounding of the Bhakti movement in North India
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DEstablishment of the first Shankaracharya matha
Answer
Correct Answer: Birth of Adi Shankaracharya, who revitalized Advaita Vedanta
Explanation
GivenExplain the importance of 788 CE.
Concept/ApproachTradition places the birth of Adi Shankaracharya around 788 CE. His philosophical and monastic reforms reinvigorated Hindu thought through Advaita Vedanta and the organization of mathas.
Final AnswerBirth of Adi Shankaracharya, who revitalized Advaita Vedanta.