samkara

/sɐmˈkɐrɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

a philosophical and theological concept in Hinduism, referring to the non-dual nature of ultimate reality, often translated as ‘non-dualism’ or ‘monism’

“The Advaita Vedanta school of thought is characterized by its emphasis on samkara and the illusory nature of the material world.”

Synonyms

  • monism
  • non-dualism

Antonyms

  • dualism
  • pluralism