Why is Shankaracharya referred to as Adi Shankara?

Adi was his father's name. So people use Adi for identification.

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The priests who came after Shankaracharya called themselves by the same name.

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Shankaracharya is known for preaching in Adichanalloor.

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Shankaracharya was more powerful than many other religious gurus.

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The correct option is B The priests who came after Shankaracharya called themselves by the same name.
Shankara lived only for 32 years. But his legacy still continues through a lineage of religious teachers who call themselves ‘Shankaracharya’ after the first Shankara or Adi Shankara.

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