Associations to the word «Vedanta»

Wiktionary

VEDANTA, proper noun. A Hindu system of philosophy concerned with the self-realisation by which one comes to understand the ultimate nature of reality, or Brahman.
VEDANTA, proper noun. The Upanishads collectively.

Dictionary definition

VEDANTA, noun. (from the Sanskrit for `end of the Veda') one of six orthodox philosophical systems or viewpoints rooted in the Upanishads as opposed to Mimamsa which relies on the Vedas and Brahmanas.

Wise words

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