Vedanta

American  

[vi-dahn-tuh, -dan-] / vɪˈdɑn tə, -ˈdæn- /

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.

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Vedanta British  

/ 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)

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Other Word Forms

• Vedantism
  noun
• Vedantist
  noun
• Vedantic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of Vedanta

< Sanskrit, equivalent to veda Veda + anta end

Example Sentences

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Vedanta

The founder of Indian conglomerate Vedanta said he is confident of continued dividends even as the company breaks up to pursue ambitious growth plans in a bet on booming commodities demand locally.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026

He is also a scientific advisory board member of Amgen, BioInvent, and Vedanta Biosciences, has consulted for AbbVie, and serves as an editor of the Journal of Experimental Medicine and an editorial advisor to Immunity.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 6, 2026

He has studied the Hindu philosophy of Vedanta in Cambodia.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2024

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 ● Sep. 21, 2023

Vedanta philosophy maintained the divine unity, 673-u Vedas detail the creation of the world, 609-l.

From Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry by Albert Pike