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Shankara Vijayam

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Shankara Vijayams (IAST Śaṃkaravijayaṃ) are traditional biographies of the Advaita philosopher Adi Shankara. The main Shankaravijayams are:

  • Madhavīya Shankaravijayam (of Madhava, c. 14th century)
  • Anandagirīya Shankaravijayam (of Anandagiri, not extant)
  • Cidvilāsīya Shankaravijayam (of Chidvilasa, c. between 15th century and 17th century
  • Keralīya Shankaravijayam (extant in Kerala, c. 17th century)
  • Anantanadagiri Shankaravijayam (extant from 15th century, but controversial in nature)