Sri sankaracharya is one of the greatest lumanaries who has enriched the spiritual and philosophical heritage of India. through his subtle philosophical treatises and sublime devotional hymns, he has deeply touched the hearts of millions of people, both the intellectual classes and the simple masses. He transformed diabolical practices that had crept in the name of religion into purer and more elevating forms, thereby resorting the Vedic religion to its pristine glory.
While his stupendous work have made an unshakable impression on the Indian Psyche, his biographical details have been shrouded in mysteries and controversies. Among myriad versions of biographical works, Madhava-Vidyaranya's Sankara-dig-vijaya has, however, gained popular acceptance.