advaita
|ad-vai-ta|
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/ədˈvaɪtə/
non-duality
Etymology
Etymology Information
'advaita' originates from Sanskrit, specifically the word 'अद्वैत' (advaita), where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'dvaita' meant 'dual'.
Historical Evolution
'अद्वैत' (advaita) has been used in ancient Indian texts and has remained largely unchanged in its transition to modern English usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'non-duality', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a non-dualistic school of Hindu philosophy that teaches the unity of the individual soul (Atman) with the ultimate reality (Brahman).
Advaita emphasizes the idea that the self and the universe are one.
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Last updated: 2025/05/14 17:21