Shankaracharya Jayanti

Today is Shankaracharya Jayanti. Bhagwan Adi Shankaracharya's contribution to Hinduism remains unparalleled. His Bhashya (commentaries) on the Prasthanatrayi (i.e.: the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and Brahma Sutra) continue to guide us on the meaning and exposition of the texts. His Prakarna Grantha expound the various topics delved on in the Upanishads. He is, indeed, Lord Shiva Himself.

However, today, I would like to focus on the stotras composed by Bhagwan Adi Shankaracharya. It is my belief that of His works, the stotras are most popular. Knowingly or unknowingly, we have learnt them and sung them. My hypothesis is that through His stotras, He has reached the vast majority of Hindus, across the world.

In service to that, I am sharing a playlist of some of my favourite stotras by Bhagwan Adi Shankaracharya. The playlist is accessible on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0iJ8EHyITuOGGPNUB4FSUE?si=a0da7adbd43b4b26

I pray to Bhagwan that we may be able to hear, reflect and absorb His teachings and ultimately have the experience of Advaita.