Vedanta

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Vedanta (vɪˈdɑːntə)

Vedanta (Template:Lang-sa, IAST: Vedānta) is one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy and the term originally referred to the Upanishads, a collection of philosophical texts in Hinduism.

Etymology

The term Vedanta is a combination of two words: Veda which means "knowledge" and Anta which means "end". Thus, the term Vedanta signifies the "end of knowledge" or "the ultimate knowledge".

Overview

Vedanta is based on the Vedas, one of the oldest and most authoritative scriptures in Hinduism. It is a system of philosophy that discusses topics such as the nature of reality (Brahman), the self (Atman), and the universe. Vedanta is also considered the philosophical foundation of Hinduism.

Schools of Vedanta

There are three main schools of Vedanta: Advaita Vedanta, Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, and Dvaita Vedanta. Each school has its own interpretation of the Vedas and the Upanishads.

Advaita Vedanta

Advaita Vedanta, propounded by Adi Shankara, is a monistic school of Vedanta which teaches that the individual self and the ultimate reality are one.

Vishishtadvaita Vedanta

Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, propounded by Ramanuja, is a qualified monistic school of Vedanta which teaches that the individual self and the ultimate reality are distinct but mutually inseparable.

Dvaita Vedanta

Dvaita Vedanta, propounded by Madhvacharya, is a dualistic school of Vedanta which teaches that the individual self and the ultimate reality are two completely different entities.

Related Terms

  • Brahman: The ultimate reality or absolute reality in Vedanta.
  • Atman: The individual self or soul in Vedanta.
  • Moksha: The liberation or release from the cycle of birth and death in Hinduism.
  • Maya: The illusion or ignorance that veils the true nature of reality in Advaita Vedanta.

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