VEDĀNTA 802K

PAPER 2
1 HOUR.

SECTION 1 - ĀDI ŚANKARĀCHĀRYA

DISCUSS THE EVENTS SURROUNDING ĀDI ŚANKARĀCHĀRYA`S:
 1. ĀDI ŚANKARĀCHĀRYA`S VEDĀNTIC PHILOSOPHIES.
(250 – 300 WORDS).
In adi Sankaracharya time he was but a student and an intelligent,
straightforward person.He conducted a philosophical term of Advaita Vedanta.The
script Advaita Vedanta is one of the schools of Hindu Vedantic philosophy and is
based on the concept that the higher or true Self is identical to Brahman, the
Absolute Reality.It shows they the reality of the supreme exist as a force in the
universe that is omnipresent in the given space of time.Knowing the laws of karma
and the cycle of birth and death it has the meaning of bliss in one's mind.
The Vedantic terms are known throughout the history of Hinduism being passed
down in generations to come.The studies he himself learnt as a child growing up is
an example of an ideal student.Like Kathas of how the river moved closer to his
mother house while he went away to study and share his knowledge.Also how he
shown care for spiritual practices like when he faked being taken away into the
deep of the river.
Shankara taught that the only or Ultimate Reality was the Brahman who was
formless and without any attributes. He considered the world around us to be an
illusion or, in other words, maya.Shankara's philosophy is avowedly Vedic, he
traced his knowledge to the Vedas and submitted to its impersonal authority, which
made him a believer

SECTION 2 – NIRVĀṆA ṢAṬAKAM निर्वाणषट्कम ्

 2. DISCUSS HOW THE STUDY OF NIRVĀṆA ṢAṬAKAM IS
BENEFICIAL TO STUDENTS.
(250 – 350 WORDS).
Nirvana shatakam with 6 verses with meanings towards an individual's
life-style.A student could be anyone in their age studying the preciousness of their
life and what joy and happiness they can gain from it. The hard work that these
individuals put forward for the benefit of their life will show in the end.No matter
the cost of what material desires are, the only thing we need is the devotion and
blessings of our supreme reality.
A mind can be used for good and moral necessities but at some point something
could or may trigger that calm bliss of mind.Through negativity the mind is
corrupted with thoughts of illusion and despair.Commonly many may or haven’t
experience bliss and joy in they life, the ages of which that individual grows up in
a negative energy brings no good towards them later on.
One can expect to have peace of mind, happiness, health, wealth and prosperity
by chanting the Nirvana Shatakam regularly with faith and devotion.This mantra is
used to be chanted early morning after taking bath and in front of an idol or picture
of Lord Shiva. It is important to know the meaning and purpose.Chanting and
listening to Nirvana Shatakam once a day can produce extremely positive vibes
around you.