Consider the following statements about the Vedanta philosophy: 1. Shankara was the founder of Advaita Vedanta. 2. The philosophy of Dvaita was elaborated by Madhva. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Shankara is indeed regarded as the central figure in the development of Advaita Vedanta, a non-dualistic school of Hindu philosophy. Madhva, on the other hand, established the Dvaita Vedanta school, which emphasizes dualism between the soul and God.