Who propounded the theory of 'Advaita' in Hinduism?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D)  ​Adi Sankaracharya

• ​Adi Shankara, also called Shankaracharya, was a renowned Indian philosopher and teacher born in Kaladi, Kerala, in 788 CE.
• He dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Advaita Vedanta, traveling extensively across India to promote his philosophy.
  
• Adi Shankara authored commentaries on key Vedic texts, including the Brahmasutrabhasya (a detailed explanation of the Brahma Sutras).
• He also composed profound works like the Bhajagovinda Stotra and Nirvana Shatakam.
  
• Advaita Vedanta, or monism, is the core philosophy taught by Adi Shankara.
• It emphasizes that Brahman (the ultimate reality) is the only truth and that there is no distinction between the individual soul (Atman) and Brahman.
  

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Ramanuj

• ​Ramanuja was a renowned philosopher and theologian from India, known for his contributions to the Vishishtadvaita (qualified non-dualism) school of Vedanta.
• He emphasized the importance of devotion (bhakti) to God, particularly to Lord Vishnu, and taught that while the soul and God are distinct, they are eternally connected.
  
• Ramanuja's teachings influenced the Bhakti movement and laid the foundation for the development of several devotional traditions in India.
  

​Vallabhachrya

• Vallabhacharya was a prominent philosopher and the founder of the Pushtimarg tradition, which focuses on devotion to Lord Krishna.
• His teachings were centered around the idea of sri krishna as the Supreme Being.
• Vallabhacharya emphasized the path of grace (pushti) through which devotees can experience divine love and connection with God.
  

​Ramanand

• Ramananda was a prominent saint and a key figure in the Bhakti movement. He is often regarded as the leader of the Ram bhakti tradition, stressing the worship of Lord Rama as the Supreme God.
  
• He is credited with spreading the teachings of devotion to Rama in northern India, particularly in regions like Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
• Ramananda is also associated with the development of the Ramcharitmanas, written by Tulsidas, and his disciples played a key role in the popularization of the Bhakti movement.