The author of Advaita Makaranda, Lakshmidhara lived centuries ago. He had also written Amåta Taraìgiëi, a commentary on Srémad Bhägavata and Bhagavan Näma Kaumudi, a work on Näma Samkértanä. This prakaraëa work explains the entire Vedanta in 28 slokäs with simplicity and clarity. Each sloka can be expanded into volumes. It can be memorized. It can be used as armour to defend Advaitä.