Vedanta, aka: Vedānta, Veda-anta; 6 Definition(s)

Introduction

Vedanta means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Vedānta (वेदान्त).—See under Veda.

context information

The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

General definition (in Hinduism)

The mystic teachings in Vedanta are centered on a fundamental truth of the universe that cannot be reduced to a concept or word for the ordinary mind to manipulate. Rather, the human experience and mind are themselves a tiny fragment of this truth. In this tradition, no mind-object can be identified as absolute truth, such that one may say, "That's it." So, to keep the mind from attaching to incomplete fragments of reality, a speaker could use this term to indicate that truth is "Not that."

Languages of India and abroad

Marathi-English dictionary

vēdānta (वेदांत).—m (S) The theological part of the Vedas. Considered collectively, it is contained in the passages or chapters of the Vedas termed upa- niṣad. They inculcate an abstract and speculative monotheistical worship, and deny the actual existence of the material universe. 2 A theological system founded upon the Vedas, teaching that Matter is an illusion and that the sole existence is One all-pervading spirit. 3 The term is applied to any sage discourse upon the illusoriness and unreality of the objects of sense, or upon the emptiness of earthly pleasures, pains, or troubles.

vēdānta (वेदांत).—m The theological part of the Vedas.

Sanskrit-English dictionary

Vedānta (वेदान्त).—

1) 'the end of the Veda', an Upaniṣad (which comes at the end of the Veda). Also

Derivable forms: vedāntaḥ (वेदान्तः).

Vedānta is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms veda and anta (अन्त).

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Vedānta (वेदान्त).—(See quotation from bṛhadyogiyājña- valkyasmṛti under -aṅga above).

Derivable forms: vedāntam (वेदान्तम्).

Vedānta is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms veda and anta (अन्त).

Vedānta (वेदान्त).—m.

(-ntaḥ) The theological part of the Vedas; considered collectively it is contained in the many numerous passages or chapters of the Vedas termed Upanishads, which inculcate an abstract and speculative monotheistical worship, and these have been further explained and illustrated by later writers: the founder of the school is Vyasa, and subsequently Sankaracharya is its most eminent teacher. E. veda the Vedas, and anta end, sum, scope or substance.

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