Vedanta is the very philosophy derived from the sacred scripts called "The Upanishads". These scriptures are the final part of the ancient texts known as the "Vedas".
Veda means knowledge and Anta means end. Therefore Vedanta is said to be the philosophy which leads to the end of knowledge.
There are three main schools of Vedanta:
Dvaita - the dualistic approach; Advaita - the non-dualistic approach; Kevala Advaita - the pure non-dualistic approach;
The essence of Vedantic teachings: God only is real - the world is unreal - the individual is none other than God.
Vedanta transcends pure dry philosophy and mere intellectual concept in an actual life experience - a philosophy in practice.
This practice includes the many techniques of Jnana Yoga, the yoga of knowledge, inner wisdom, will and intellect.
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