One day, when Acarya Shankara (in his 16th year) was expounding his commentaries to his disciples, Sage Vyasa in the guise of an old Brahmin came to him and started arguing on his commentaries on the Brahma Sutras. Soon the argument became profound, turned into a learned disputation which continued for several days. Shankara eventually understood that the Brahmin was none other than Sage Vyasa himself. He apologised to the sage for arguing with him, prostated to him and praised him. The sage was highly pleased and said that he fully agreed with the commentaries and it needs to be propagated for the good of the world. The sage extended the lifespan of Shankara for another 16 years so that he can hold debate with scholars and spread the message of Vedanta in its true spirit. Blessing Shankara, the sage departed.
It is in Vyas Gufa(cave) that Adi Shankara met Vyas Maharishi and discussed his Bhashyam (explanatory notes) for Brahma Sutras.
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