Definitions for vedânta
vɪˈdɑn tə, -ˈdæn-vedân·ta

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1. Vedantanoun

   (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

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1. Vedanta

   Vedanta (; Sanskrit: वेदान्त, IAST: Vedānta), also Uttara Mīmāṃsā, is one of the six (āstika) schools of Hindu philosophy. Literally meaning "end of the Vedas", Vedanta reflects ideas that emerged from, or were aligned with, the speculations and philosophies contained in the Upanishads, specifically, knowledge and liberation. Vedanta contains many sub-traditions, all of which are based on a common group of texts called the "Three Sources" (prasthānatrayī): the Upanishads, the Brahma Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita. All Vedanta traditions contain extensive discussions on ontology, soteriology and epistemology, though there is much disagreement among the various schools. The main traditions of Vedanta are: Advaita (non-dualism), Bhedabheda (difference and non-difference), Suddhadvaita (pure non-dualism), Tattvavada (Dvaita) (dualism), and Vishishtadvaita (qualified non-dualism). Modern developments in Vedanta include Neo-Vedanta, and the growth of the Swaminarayan Sampradaya. Most major Vedanta schools, except Advaita Vedanta and Neo-Vedanta, are related to Vaishnavism and emphasize devotion (Bhakti yoga) to God, understood as being Vishnu, Krishna or a related manifestation. Advaita Vedanta meanwhile, emphasizes jñana (knowledge) and jñana yoga over theistic devotion. While Advaita monism has attracted considerable attention in the West due to the influence of modern Hindus like Swami Vivekananda and Ramana Maharshi, most of the other Vedanta traditions focus on Vaishnava theology.

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1. vedanta

   Vedanta is a spiritual philosophy originating from Hindu tradition. It is based on the teachings of the Upanishads, part of the ancient Hindu scriptures called the Vedic texts. The term "Vedanta" translates to "the end of the Vedas," signifying the culmination of Vedic thought. It explores concepts such as the nature of reality, the self, and the universe, often focusing on ideas of self-realization, liberation, and the ultimate reality or divine being known as Brahman. It also includes various sub-schools, each with their own interpretations and explanations of the texts and concepts. It is noteworthy that Vedanta has been influential not only within the context of Hinduism but also in shaping various other spiritual and philosophical traditions, both within and outside of India.

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1. Vedantanoun

   a system of philosophy among the Hindus, founded on scattered texts of the Vedas, and thence termed the "Anta," or end or substance

2. Etymology: [Skr. Vdanta.]

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1. Vedanta

   Vedanta was originally a word used in Hindu philosophy as a synonym for that part of the Veda texts also known as the Upanishads. The name is a morphophonological form of Veda-anta = "Veda-end" = "the appendix to the Vedic hymns". It is also speculated that "Vedānta" means "the purpose or goal [end] of the Vedas". Vedanta can also be used as a noun to describe one who has mastered all four of the original Vedas. By the 8th century, the word came to be used to describe a group of philosophical traditions concerned with the self-realisation by which one understands the ultimate nature of reality. In this respect Vedānta is also called Uttarā Mīmāṃsā, or the 'latter enquiry' or 'higher enquiry', and is often paired with Purva Mīmāṃsā, the 'former enquiry'. Pūrva Mimamsa, usually simply called Mimamsa, deals with explanations of the fire-sacrifices of the Vedic mantras and Brahmanas, while Vedanta explicates the esoteric teachings of the Āraṇyakas, and the Upanishads, composed from the 9th century BCE until modern times. Vedanta is not restricted or confined to one book and there is no sole source for Vedāntic philosophy.

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1. Vedânta

   a system of Hindu speculation in interpretation of the Vedas, founded on the pre-supposition of the identity of the spiritual working at the heart of things and the spiritual working in the heart of man.

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   The numerical value of vedânta in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

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   The numerical value of vedânta in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=vedânta
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vedanta
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vedânta
5. ^ Wikidata
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6. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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