Vedanta

Ve·dan·ta

noun \vā-ˈdän-tə, və-, -ˈdan-\

Definition of VEDANTA

: an orthodox system of Hindu philosophy developing especially in a qualified monism the speculations of the Upanishads on ultimate reality and the liberation of the soul

— Ve·dan·tism \-ˈdän-ˌti-zəm, -ˈdan-\ noun

— Ve·dan·tist \-ˈdän-tist, -ˈdan-\ noun

Origin of VEDANTA

Sanskrit Vedānta, literally, end of the Veda, from Veda + anta end; akin to Old English ende end

First Known Use: 1788