Vedantism

Ve·dan·ta  (v-dänt, -dn-)

n. Hinduism

The system of philosophy that further develops the implications in the Upanishads that all reality is a single principle, Brahman, and teaches that the believer's goal is to transcend the limitations of self-identity and realize one's unity with Brahman.

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[Sanskrit vednta, complete knowledge of the Veda : Veda, Veda; see Veda + anta, end; see ant- in Indo-European roots.]

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Ve·dantic adj.

Ve·dantism n.

Ve·dantist n.

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Vedantism

the beliefs and practices of Vedanta, an orthodox Hindu philoso-phy emphasizing the teachings on contemplation found in the Vedas. — Vedantist, n. — Vedantic, adj.

See also: Hinduism