Q. Who founded the four Mathas in the four corners of India?

  • (A) Bhaskaracharya
  • (B) Shankaracharya
  • (C) Ramanujacharya
  • (D) Madhvacharya
βœ… Correct Answer: (B) Shankaracharya
Explanation: Sankaracharya founded the four Mathas in the four corners of India. Shankara was born at Kaladi in Kerala as a result of austerities and earnest prayers of his childless parents to Lord Shiva. Shankara’s father Shivaguru and mother Aryambal were Namboodiri Brahmin couples who led a holy life performing Vedic rituals ordained for a householder. However, they were childless
Explanation by: Uday Singh
Sankaracharya founded the four Mathas in the four corners of India. Shankara was born at Kaladi in Kerala as a result of austerities and earnest prayers of his childless parents to Lord Shiva. Shankara’s father Shivaguru and mother Aryambal were Namboodiri Brahmin couples who led a holy life performing Vedic rituals ordained for a householder. However, they were childless

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