Definition of Vedanta

1. 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.

Generic synonyms: Hindooism, Hinduism
Category relationships: Sanskrit, Sanskritic Language

Definition of Vedanta

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

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

Definition of Vedanta

1. 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. ¹

2. Proper noun. The Upanishads collectively. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vedanta

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Vaughan Williams
Vaughn
Vaux
Vauxhall
Vayk
Vayots Dzor
Vayu
Veadar
Veblen
Veblen good
Vectis
Vectisian
Veda
Vedanga
Vedanta (current term)
Vedantic
Vedantist
Vedantists
Vedas
Vedda
Veddah
Veddahs
Veddas
Vedic
Vedic Sanskrit
Vedic literature
Vedism
Vedist
Veepstakes

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