Exploring Saundaryalaharī by Ādi Śaṅkaracārya as a Reflection of Vedāntic and Śākta Tantric Inquiry
The Criterion An International Journal in English August 31, 2026 Abhik Ganguly, Prerna Malhotra
Saundaryalaharī, the hundred-verse hymn, is traditionally attributed to Ādi Śaṅkaracārya.At the intersection of Śākta Tantra and Advaita Vedānta, a unique position is occupied by this hymn.This hymn extols the Divine Mother as dynamic Śakti, without which Śiva is inactive.Simultaneously, Nirguna Brahman as the Ultimate Reality is upheld by Advaita Vedānta.Ānanda Lahari, the first section of the...