The Early History of the Deccan (Parts I–XI) v1.c10.s2.51

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Śaṅkarāchārya flourished in our period and advocated the gospel of Sanyāsa. It is, however, doubtful whether his championship had any tangible results. He also founded his *mathas* in various parts of the country, but it does not appear that their preceptors had yet begun to guide or control society in religious or social affairs. The State did what was necessary in such matters through one of its ministers.