Adi Shankaracharya (1983)Based of the life of one of the greatest thinkers the Indian sub-continent has ever know, Adi
Shankarcharya is a stunning achievement in the annals of world cinema. It is also the only film ever made in the classical Sanskrit language. By the 8
th century, Hinduism had become a slave to
Brahim cults rather than as the all - embracing philosophy of mankind that it was originally conceived as and was
thelogically challenged by other belief system including Buddhism. It was into this scenario that
Shankaracharya was born. His father made him practice
Brahmin rituals. Upon his father's death, the young
Shankaracharya was led to reflect upon life and death, the body and soul through philosophical texts. In a quest to broaden his knowledge, he renounced the world and set out on a life and mind affirming journey with death and wisdom as his twin companions. On the way he wrote several commentaries that have changed the way mankind looks at religion and theism and the eternal quest for inner
turth. Today there are several centers across the world devoted to the propagation of
Shankaracharya's teachings Director : G. V.
Iyer himself renowned as the philosopher - Filmmaker of Indian cinema- treats the subject with the asceticism it deserves yet makes it accessible. Accompanied by a resonant soundtrack of
Chandts based on the Indian Vedas, The film works both as and audio - visual cinematic experience and as a profound journey of the mind. Adi
Shankaracharya was deservedly given the Indian national Award for Best Feature Film, Best Cinematography, Best
Audiography and Best Screenplay
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