Adi Shankaracharya's teachings have had a profound impact on Hinduism and continue to be widely studied and followed by seekers of spiritual knowledge. Through his writings, he established Advaita Vedanta as a distinct philosophical system and provided a comprehensive and systematic understanding of the nature of ultimate reality, the self, and the path to liberation. In this sense, Adi Shankaracharya can be considered the main exponent and revivalist of the Vedanta tradition. Adi Shankaracharya travelled throughout India, debating with scholars and spreading his teachings on non-duality and the oneness of the individual self with the ultimate reality. He wrote several important commentaries on the ancient Hindu scriptures, including the Brahma Sutras and the Upanishads, which are considered central to the Advaita Vedanta philosophy.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveiled the Statue of Oneness during a ceremony titled ‘Sankaravataranam’ at Omkareshwar on September 21, 2023.
He was accompanied by a distinguished gathering of spiritual leaders and scholars. The dignitaries received a warm traditional welcome, marked by cultural pageantry and traditional ensembles.
During the ceremony, musicians performed hymns by Adi Shankaracharya, accompanied by pujas and Vedic chanting.
Additionally, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for the Advaita Lok museum.
The event drew thousands of attendees from various parts of India. Later, while addressing the Brahmotsavam, a spiritual and cultural gathering held at Sidhwarkut, the Chief Minister emphasised the cultural unity brought about by Adi Shankaracharya. He stated, "Bharat has always embraced the eternal vision of an all-pervading consciousness and has gifted the world with the concept of Vasudaiva Kutumbakam. Only those with narrow minds would claim 'this is mine, that is yours.' The enlightened and wise understand that the world is one big family."
The Chief Minister also launched the books, 'Ekatma Dham: A Journey of Oneness,' 'Advaita Awakening Youth Retreat: Nurturing Ambassadors of Advaita,' and 'Ekatma Dham: Swapn Se Shilp Tak,' all published by Acharya Shankar Sanskritik Ekta Nyas.
Other speakers at the event included Madhya Pradesh Culture Minister Usha Thakur, head of Akhand Paramdham Yugpurush Swami Paramanand Giri, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar and head of the Juna Akhara Swami Avdeshananda Giri and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader Suresh Soni.
The 108 feet Statue of Oneness is a sole monument of its kind in the world portraying the 12-year-old saint in walking posture — a structural design challenge. It is made of bronze alloy (88 % copper, 8% tin and 4% lead) and built to last over 500 years.