vedantic

vɛdˈæntɪk

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or denoting the philosophical and theological system of the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita, especially as developed by the school of Vedanta.

“The philosopher was an expert in Vedantic thought and its various interpretations.”

2. noun

a follower of Vedanta; a member of the school of thought that emphasizes the attainment of self-realization through the realization of the nature of the self (atman) and the ultimate reality (Brahman).

“The Vedantic master spent years teaching his students the ways of the ancient scripture.”

3. adverb

in a manner characteristic of the Vedanta philosophy.

“The meditation was done in a thoroughly Vedantic manner, emphasizing the connection between the self and the universe.”

Synonyms

  • Hinduistic
  • Upanishadic

Antonyms

  • agnostic
  • atheistic