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advaita
This term is a specialized philosophical concept derived from Sanskrit, where "a" means not and "dvaita" means two. It describes a state of absolute oneness, rejecting any distinction between the observer and the observed, or the human soul and the divine. In a spiritual context, it is not merely a theory but a state of realization achieved through disciplined practice.
As a noun, the word is typically treated as an uncountable abstract concept or the name of a specific school of thought. It does not take a plural form in standard English usage, as it refers to a singular, indivisible reality. When used as an adjective, it functions as a classifier to describe interpretations, texts, or practitioners aligned with this non-dualist perspective.
Meanings
The philosophical doctrine of non-duality, primarily associated with the school of Adi Shankara, which posits that the individual soul (Atman) and the ultimate reality (Brahman) are identical.
The practitioner seeks to realize the state of advaita through deep meditation.
The specific school of Vedanta philosophy that teaches non-dualism.
He studied the texts of Advaita to understand the nature of consciousness.
Relating to or based on the philosophy of non-duality in Hindu thought.
The scholar provided an advaita interpretation of the Upanishads.
Examples
The core of advaita is the belief that there is no separation between the self and the universe.
I wonder if the concept of advaita can be reconciled with modern quantum physics.
He spent years studying the complex texts of advaita vedanta in India.
The professor explained how advaita differs from dualistic interpretations of the soul.
Is this particular meditation technique based on an advaita perspective?
Is this particular meditation technique based on an advaita perspective?
The monk spoke calmly about the realization of advaita as the end of all suffering.
Many scholars argue that advaita represents the pinnacle of Indian metaphysical thought.
She found that an advaita approach to spirituality helped her feel more connected to others.