Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Amit Shah Lauds Shankaracharya's Contributions to Sanatana Dharma
Amit Shah, the Home Minister of India, spoke at an event in Ahmedabad where he praised Adi Shankaracharya, a famous scholar from the 8th century.
Shankaracharya wrote many important texts that explain Indian philosophy and religion.
Shah said these texts can help young people understand life better.
He also mentioned that Shankaracharya traveled all over India, teaching people and setting up centers of learning.
These centers not only focused on religion but also preserved and spread the knowledge of the Vedas.
Shah believes that Shankaracharya's work is very important for India's cultural identity.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Gujarati version of Adi Shankaracharya's 'Granthavali' in Ahmedabad.
Shankaracharya's works, published in 15 volumes, are expected to impact the youth of Gujarat.
Shah highlighted Shankaracharya's extensive travels and establishment of four monasteries across India.
These monasteries served as centers of knowledge, preserving and propagating the Vedas.
Shankaracharya addressed doubts about Sanatana Dharma and provided logical answers to philosophical questions.
- Who
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- What
- Launched Shankaracharya's 'Granthavali' and praised his contributions
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Ahmedabad
- Why
- To highlight Shankaracharya's impact on Sanatana Dharma and Indian identity
- Event
- Launch of Shankaracharya's 'Granthavali' in Gujarati
- Speaker
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- Location
- Ahmedabad
- Publication Details
- 15 volumes, published by Sastu Sahitya Mudranalay Trust, edited by Gautam Patel
- Key Figure
- Adi Shankaracharya, 8th-century scholar of Advaita Vedanta
