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Shankaracharya Jayanti 2025: 85+ Wishes, Quotes, Messages and Images to share on Adi Shankaracharya's 1235th Birth Anniversary

In 2025, Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti will be celebrated on May 2nd, marking the 1237th birth anniversary of the influential philosopher. Born in Kerala, Adi Shankaracharya revitalized Advaita Vedanta, emphasizing the unity of Atman and Brahman. The occasion is marked by reflection on his teachings and their relevance to spiritual enlightenment and self-realization.
Shankaracharya Jayanti 2025: 85+ Wishes, Quotes, Messages and Images to share on Adi Shankaracharya's 1235th Birth Anniversary
In 2025, Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti will be observed on Friday, May 2, marking the 1237th birth anniversary of the revered philosopher and spiritual reformer. Born in Kalady, Kerala, in 788 CE, Adi Shankaracharya is celebrated for revitalising Advaita Vedanta and unifying Hindu philosophy. His teachings emphasised the non-dualistic nature of reality, asserting that the individual soul (Atman) and the ultimate reality (Brahman) are the same.
Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti is celebrated for revitalising Advaita Vedanta and unifying Hindu philosophy

Wishes to share

  • May the teachings of Adi Shankaracharya inspire you towards spiritual enlightenment.
  • On this auspicious day, let's remember the wisdom of Adi Shankaracharya.
  • Wishing you a blessed Shankaracharya Jayanti filled with peace and knowledge.
  • May Adi Shankaracharya's philosophy guide your path to truth.
  • Celebrate the legacy of a great spiritual leader on his Jayanti.
  • Let the light of Advaita Vedanta shine in your life.
  • Honouring the birth of a sage who unified diverse thoughts into one philosophy.
  • May the essence of non-duality bring harmony to your soul.
  • Reflecting on the profound teachings of Adi Shankaracharya today.
  • Embrace the wisdom that transcends time and space.
  • On Shankaracharya Jayanti, let's delve into the depths of self-realisation.
  • May the eternal truths taught by Adi Shankaracharya resonate within you.
  • A day to honour the philosopher who saw unity in diversity.
  • Let’s walk the path of knowledge and devotion as shown by Adi Shankaracharya.
  • Celebrating the birth of a thinker whose ideas continue to enlighten.
  • May you find clarity and purpose through his teachings.
  • On this day, let's commit to seeking the higher truth.
  • Wishing you inner peace and spiritual growth on Shankaracharya Jayanti.
  • Let the wisdom of the ages guide your journey.
  • Remembering a soul who dedicated his life to the pursuit of truth.
  • May the non-dualistic philosophy bring unity to your thoughts.
  • On this sacred day, immerse yourself in the teachings of Adi Shankaracharya.
  • Let’s honor the sage who illuminated the path of knowledge.
  • May his teachings inspire you to look beyond the material world.
  • A day to celebrate the unity of the soul and the supreme.
  • Embrace the oneness that Adi Shankaracharya spoke of.
  • May his insights lead you to spiritual awakening.
  • On Shankaracharya Jayanti, let's strive for inner harmony.
  • Let the eternal wisdom of Adi Shankaracharya be your guide.
  • Wishing you a day filled with reflection and spiritual insight.

"The self is not the body, nor is it the mind" - Adi Shankaracharya

Quotes by Adi Shankaracharya

  • "Brahman is the only truth, the world is an illusion."
  • "Do not be proud of wealth, relations, youth, and beauty. Time takes away all these in the blink of an eye."
  • "The self is not the body, nor is it the mind."
  • "Knowledge is the only path to liberation."
  • "He who sees all beings in the Self, and the Self in all beings, never turns away from it."
  • "The world appears real until the Self is realized."
  • "Liberation is not achieved by rolling on the ground, nor by bathing in sacred waters, but only by the realization of the unity of the Self with Brahman."
  • "The fool thinks, 'I am the body'; the intelligent man thinks, 'I am an individual soul'; but the wise man, in the greatness of his knowledge and spiritual discrimination, sees the Self as the only reality and thinks, 'I am Brahman'."
  • "As gold purified by fire shines forth in its full glory, the pure Self shines forth when freed from the impurities of the mind."
  • "The Self is beyond all doubt, beyond all change, beyond all action."
  • "Realize the Self, and all else will be known."
  • "The world is a superimposition upon the Self, like the illusion of a snake on a rope."
  • "He who knows the Self transcends all sorrow."
  • "The Self is the witness, the knower, the eternal."
  • "The wise see the same Self in all beings."
  • "Freedom is attained when the mind is purified by knowledge."
  • "The Self is not born, nor does it die."
  • "He who sees the Self in all beings, and all beings in the Self, attains the highest wisdom."
  • "The Self is beyond all attributes, beyond all forms."
  • "Realize the Self, and be free from all bondage."
  • “Do not be proud of wealth, people, relations, and youth. Time takes away everything in a moment. Abandon all pride and realize the Self.”
  • “Like the appearance of silver in mother of pearl, the world seems real until the Self, the underlying reality, is realized.”
  • “When the mind is still, then truth gets her chance to be heard in the purity of the silence.”
  • “Curb your senses and mind, and see the Lord within your heart.”
  • “Knowledge alone destroys ignorance, as light destroys deep darkness.”
  • “All misery is born of desire. With the destruction of desire comes the cessation of misery.”
  • “Give up identification with the body, which is made of flesh. Be conscious of the Self whose nature is bliss.”
  • “You are not the body, nor is the body yours. You are not the doer, nor the enjoyer. You are pure consciousness, the eternal witness, and free.”
  • “Even after gaining all knowledge, if the ego is not dissolved, liberation is not possible.”
  • “He who sees himself in all beings and all beings in himself attains supreme knowledge.”
  • “Just as a mirror reflects objects, the mind reflects the Self. But only when the mirror of the mind is clean and still.”
  • “Delusion arises from ignorance. The remedy is wisdom, which can only be attained through self-inquiry.”
  • “The fool thinks, ‘I am the body.’ The intelligent one thinks, ‘I am the soul in the body.’ But the wise one, knowing the Self, says, ‘I am Brahman.’”
  • “The Self is not the body, not the senses, not the mind. It is that which observes all these but is itself beyond observation.”
  • “From the standpoint of absolute truth, there is no creation, no destruction, no bondage, no liberation.”
  • “He who is free from desires, pure, tranquil, self-controlled, and devoted to knowledge, attains liberation.”
  • “Realize the Self through meditation, and attain that bliss which is beyond all worldly pleasures.”
  • “Let the scriptures, logic, and experience be your guide—but let your realization be your proof.”
  • “As the same space exists within and outside a jar, so the eternal Self exists in all beings.”
On Shankaracharya Jayanti, let's strive for inner harmony

Messages to Share

  • Celebrating the birth of a spiritual luminary who illuminated the path of non-dualism.
  • May Adi Shankaracharya's teachings inspire you to seek the truth within.
  • On this sacred day, let's honor the sage who unified diverse philosophies.
  • Wishing you a Shankaracharya Jayanti filled with introspection and enlightenment.
  • Let’s remember the philosopher who saw unity in diversity.
  • May his teachings guide you towards self-realization.
  • On this day, reflect upon the eternal truths taught by Adi Shankaracharya.
  • Embrace the wisdom that transcends time and space.
  • Let the light of Advaita Vedanta shine in your life.
  • Honoring the birth of a sage who saw the divine in all.
  • May his philosophy bring clarity to your spiritual journey.
  • On Shankaracharya Jayanti, let's delve into the depths of self-realization.
  • Wishing you inner peace and spiritual growth on this auspicious day.
  • Let’s walk the path of knowledge and devotion as shown by Adi Shankaracharya.
  • May the essence of non-duality bring harmony to your soul.
  • Reflecting on the profound teachings of Adi Shankaracharya today.
  • A day to honor the philosopher who saw unity in diversity.
  • Let the eternal wisdom of Adi Shankaracharya be your guide.
  • On this sacred day, immerse yourself in the teachings of Adi Shankaracharya.
  • May his insights lead you to spiritual awakening.
  • Celebrating the birth of a thinker whose ideas continue to enlighten.
  • Let’s honor the sage who illuminated the path of knowledge.
  • May his teachings inspire you to look beyond the material world.
  • On Shankaracharya Jayanti, let's strive for inner harmony.
  • Wishing you a day filled with reflection and spiritual insight.
  • Embrace the oneness that Adi Shankaracharya spoke of.
  • May the non-dualistic philosophy bring unity to your thoughts.
  • Remembering a soul who dedicated his life to the pursuit of truth.
  • Let the wisdom of the ages guide your journey.
  • On this day, let's commit to seeking the higher truth.


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