Question

Why sanksracharya called jagatguru

Answer 1

Contents

1. The unparalleled Maharshi Vyas

1A. Various names

1B. A remarkable writer

1C. Vyascharya

1D. Vyas and national upliftment

1E. Vyas and Righteousness (Dharma)

1F. Integration of sects

1G. Ritualistic worship (puja) of Shri Vyas

1H. Vyas’ seat (Vyaspith)

2. Vaishampayan and Yadnyavalkya

3. Yaskacharya

4. Sayanacharya

5. Jagadguru Shri Shankaracharya

5A. Importance of His mission

5B. Establishing hermitages (math)

5C. The Acharya’s preaching (mahanushasan)

5D. Society and the Acharya

5E. The Acharya’s philosophy

5F. Special features of the Acharya

5G. Shankaracharya’s accomplishment of holy texts