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Acharya Shankar Ji (born 5 Aug 1974), also known as Acharya Shankar Adhikari is a Hindu Spiritual Guru, philosopher and the orator of Shrimad Bhagwat Katha.

His satsangs and kathas are known for their simplicity and spiritual subtlety. Acharya Shankar belongs to the Nimbarka Sampradaya.

Early life and education.

Acharya Shankar Ji was born in 1974 in the Ilam District , Nepal. His mother's name was Smt. Krishna Kala Adhikari and father's name was Matrika Prasad Adhikari. At the age of 19 he left his ancestral home and go for completion of his further studies.

He completed his early schooling in Nepal. After completing his schooling, he studied at Sampurnanand Sanskrit University Varanasi pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (honors) degree i.e. Shastri in Sahitya. Later, he studied for postgraduate degree in Sanskrit Literature i.e. Acharya in Sahitya and named as Acharya Shankar Ji.

He later joined Vraj Sangeet Vidyapeeth due to his interest in music and has been awarded as Sangeet Bhushan in Music vocal.

Spiritual learnings and teacher

Shri Radha Vraje Sharan devacharya ji Maharaj initiated Acharya Ji into the Nimbarka Sampradaya. through the "Sharanagati Mantra." A few days later, at Pujya Shri Devacharya Ji's insistence, Acharya Ji studied Shrimad Bhagwat Puran at Bhagwat Swadhyay Sansthanam, Sudarsan Ashram Vrindavan.

Spiritual Teachings & Philosophy

Shri Acharya Shankar Ji's spiritual journey transcended titles and hierarchies, becoming a testament to pure, unwavering devotion. Per Acharya Philosophy, Spirituality is the essence of life, existence, and truth! Learn the spiritual nuances and get situated in your soul. And Guru has great importance in everyone's life. The usefulness and importance of the Guru have been described in all our scriptures. God cannot be attained without having a Guru. Chant God's holy name continuously. No breath should go to waste. Cultivate a sense of oneness with God. Conduct oneself according to the commandments of God, the Guru, and the scriptures. Maintain an unshakeable faith in the divine's grace. Spiritual power maintains harmony in personal and social relationships. A negative character can be very dangerous; don't spoil your character. Also, reading and reflecting upon our ancient scriptures can greatly enhance our understanding of life's deeper aspects and help us lead a more purposeful and enriched existence. These texts not only illuminate the path to spiritual enlightenment but also offer practical guidance for living a life of integrity, wisdom, and compassion. By embracing the wisdom of the Vedas, Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita, we can aspire to become great human beings and fulfill our highest potential.

Bibliography

Bhagvata Purana
Nimbarka Darshan Mimasha
Vedas
Sampurnanada Sanskrit University, Varanasi

References

Shrimad Bhagwat Katha, Rasamrit

Shrimad Bhagwat Mahatmay Rasamrit

External links

Acharya Shankar Ji on Instagram
Acharya Shankar Ji on Twitter
Acharya Shankar Ji Rasamrit on YouTube