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Vedanta
 
SYLLABICATION:Ve·dan·ta
PRONUNCIATION:  v-dänt, -dn-
NOUN: Hinduism The system of philosophy that further develops the implications in the Upanishads that all reality is a single principle, Brahman, and teaches that the believer's goal is to transcend the limitations of self-identity and realize one's unity with Brahman.
ETYMOLOGY:Sanskrit vednta, complete knowledge of the Veda : Veda, Veda; see Veda + anta, end; see ant- in Appendix I.
OTHER FORMS:Ve·dantic —ADJECTIVE
Ve·dantism —NOUN
Ve·dantist —NOUN
 
 
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