The Vedanta School of Hindu Philosophy

Brahman is the ultimate reality, the source of all existence, and the goal of all spiritual seeking in the Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy.

In the Vedanta school, Brahman and Atman are considered to be identical. The individual soul (Atman) is seen as a manifestation of the universal consciousness (Brahman).

Maya is the illusion that creates the appearance of separation between the individual soul and Brahman. It is the veil of ignorance that prevents us from realizing our true nature.

The ultimate goal of spiritual practice in the Vedanta school is to attain liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth, to experience the bliss of Brahman, and to become one with Brahman.

The Bhagavad Gita is a part of the Mahabharata, not an Upanishad.

Adi Shankara is considered to be the founder of the Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy.

Brahman is the central concept in the Advaita Vedanta school, which emphasizes the non-duality of Brahman and Atman.

Ishvara is the central concept in the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school, which emphasizes the personal aspect of Brahman.

Bhakti is the central concept in the Dvaita Vedanta school, which emphasizes the devotional path to liberation.

Lila is the central concept in the Achintya Bheda Abheda Vedanta school, which emphasizes the playfulness and creativity of Brahman.

Guru is the central concept in the Sahaj Marg Vedanta school, which emphasizes the importance of the spiritual teacher in the path to liberation.

Raja Yoga is the central concept in the Brahma Kumaris Vedanta school, which emphasizes the practice of meditation and self-realization.

Tantra is the central concept in the Ananda Marga Vedanta school, which emphasizes the use of ritual and symbolism in the path to liberation.

Bhakti is the central concept in the Ramakrishna Vedanta school, which emphasizes the devotional path to liberation.

Jnana is the central concept in the Chinmaya Vedanta school, which emphasizes the path of knowledge and self-realization.