Vedanta is a major school of Hindu Philosophy that focuses on the end (anta) of the वेदाः Vedas, primarily concerned with the ideas found in उपनिषद् The Upanishads, which are the concluding part of these ancient scriptures. It explores the nature of reality, the self (आत्मन् Atman), and the ultimate reality (ब्रह्मन् Brahman), asserting that the true self is not separate from the absolute, but one with it. Vedanta has various sub-schools, including Advaita (Non-Dualism), Vishishtadvaita (Qualified Non-Dualism), and Dvaita (Dualism), each offering different interpretations of the relationship between the individual soul, the universe, and God. The teachings of Vedanta have had a profound influence on Hindu thought, spirituality, and the global understanding of Indian philosophy.


Hindu Lexicon

Dvaita

Hindu Philosophy

Vishishtadvaita

Vedanta