Sankaradeva was not a philosopher, nor did he endeavor to evolve
a new philosophy. Nevertheless, his literary works are pointers
to the facts that he was steeped in the lore of Hindu
philosophy. The philosophical basis of his religion,
historically speaking, is the eculmination of the Bhakti
movement of Northern India augmented by Ramananda, and of
Southern India. Sankaradeva holds that God is the central
Reality of soul and matter and neither can exist without Him.
They exist in Him and are inseparable. Author - B.K.Barua &