Definitions

1. proper noun

a title given to the eighth-century Indian philosopher Adi Shankara, founder of the Advaita Vedanta tradition

“The statue of Shankara sat at the center of the temple, surrounded by intricate carvings.”

2. noun

a Sanskrit term meaning ‘highest mountain peak’ or ‘highest truth’

“In Hindu mythology, the peak of Mount Meru is known as Shankara.”