Vedanta

[ vi-dahn-tuh, -dan- ]

noun

1. the chief Hindu philosophy, dealing mainly with the Upanishadic doctrine of the identity of Brahman and Atman, that reached its highest development a.d. c800 through the philosopher Shankara. Compare Advaita, dvaita ( def 2 ).

Vedanta

/ vɪˈdɑːntə; -ˈdæn- /

noun

1. one of the six main philosophical schools of Hinduism, expounding the monism regarded as implicit in the Veda in accordance with the doctrines of the Upanishads. It teaches that only Brahman has reality, while the whole phenomenal world is the outcome of illusion (maya)

Derived Forms

• Veˈdantic, adjective
• Veˈdantist, noun
• Veˈdantism, noun

Other Words From

• Ve·dantic adjective
• Ve·dantism noun
• Ve·dantist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Vedanta¹

< Sanskrit, equivalent to veda Veda + anta end

Word History and Origins

Origin of Vedanta¹

C19: from Sanskrit, from Veda + ánta end

Example Sentences

He has studied the Hindu philosophy of Vedanta in Cambodia.

From Los Angeles Times

But in her late teens, she found that the teachings of Vedanta Hinduism, largely known for its orders of swamis, or religious teachers, resonated with her.

From Seattle Times

A decision by Taiwan's Foxconn to withdraw from a $19.5 billion semiconductor joint venture with Vedanta is a "credit negative" for the Indian conglomerate's UK parent Vedanta Resources, debt research firm CreditSights said on Thursday.

From Reuters

A decision by Taiwan's Foxconn to withdraw from a $19.5 billion semiconductor joint venture with Vedanta is a "credit negative" for the Indian conglomerate's UK parent Vedanta Resources, debt research firm CreditSights said on Thursday.

From Reuters

On Monday, Foxconn announced it had mutually agreed to part ways with Vedanta Limited.

From Seattle Times