Who among the following had given the doctrine of Advaita or Monism?
A
Sankara
B
Saivaite Nayanmars
C
Vashnavaite Alwars
D
Tukaram
Correct Answer: Sankara
Sankara is regarded as the promoter of Advaita Vedānta as a distinct school of Indian philosophy, the origins of this school predate Sankara. The existence of an Advaita tradition is acknowledged by Sankara in his commentaries.