Who defeated Shankaracharya in debate?

Mandana Mishra
Adi Shankara had a famous debate with Mandana Mishra in which the wife of Mandana Mishra, Ubhaya Bhāratī, was the referee. After debating for over fifteen days, Mandana Mishra accepted defeat. Ubhaya Bhāratī then challenged Adi Shankara to have a debate with her in order to ‘complete’ the victory.

Who is supreme God according to Adi Shankaracharya?

Adi Shankaracharya considered Lord Vishnu to be Supreme and this is clearly visible in his Bhagavad Gita Bhasya, Brahma Sutras Bhasya, Upanishad Bhasya and Vishnu Shastranama Bhasya.

Who is the current 4 Shankaracharya?

The 70th Shankaracharya, Vijayendra Saraswati is the current Shankaracharya, before which, the matha was headed by Jayendra Saraswathi, the 69th Shankaracharya.

Did Adi Shankaracharya defeat Buddhism?

It is not a proper saying that Adi Shankara defeated Buddhists monks in India. Shankara as Advaita practitioner did not need to defeat anybody. Even when he was explaining his points he was not doing it to defeat anybody…

Is Shankaracharya incarnation of Shiva?

Regarded as an incarnation of Lord Shiva, Adi Shankaracharya had catalysed his works towards the revival of ‘Sanathan Hinduism’ while strategically reestablishing its essence through notable literary works and extensive travel.

Is Shiva an avatar of Shankaracharya?

Yes, Shankaracharya was an incarnation of Lord Shiva as per Padma Purana, Kurma Purana and Shiva Purana.

How is Shankaracharya selected?

The court in its recent verdict dismissed the claims of both Swami Swaroopannd and Swami Vasudevanand to the peeth and directed the two bodies to appoint a new shankaracharya. Swaroopanand was asked to continue to head the peeth until the selection of a new shankaracharya was completed.

Who opposed Shankaracharya?

He started mutts in all directions kashi,badri,puri and west directions. Madvacharya is against shankaracharya he, doesn’t know vedas. Madvas are against advita. They argue for everything without an developed reason.