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?

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Q: 63 (CDS-II/2024)
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?

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History

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CDS-II

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.