Sadacarah by Adi Sankaracarya

by Comm. by Swamini Vimalananda

Sadacarah takes us on a wonderful journey through Vedantic contemplations explained in the language of our daily practices and good conduct (sadacarah). It guides us to reflect on many Vedantic concepts which aid meditation. These daily practices make us ‘humane’ and the meditation helps us know our ‘Divine’ Nature.

Swamini Vimalanada’s indepth understanding is reflected in her explanations and comments, which are simple and practical, and at the same time, exalted and inspiring.

About the Author:

Shankara was born to Shivaguru and Aryamba at his maternal home, Veliyanad, Kerala (The Chinmaya Misssion runs a research centre, Chinmaya International Foundation, at the same site. An akhanda dipa [a lamp that is kept continuously lit] burns in the room where he was born). An interesting anecdote describes his divine birth. After having waited long for a child, his parents prayed to Lord Shiva at Thrissur, Kerala.

The Lord appeared and asked whether they desired to have brilliant boy who would have a short life span, or an ordinary son who would live long. They chose the former and within a year Aryamba gave birth to a child. The parents named them Shankara, being the gift, nay, the very incarnation of Lord Shankara.