Adwaita

MEANING

ORIGIN

Indian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'advaita', which means 'not two' or 'one without a second'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Hindu philosophy, 'Advaita' refers to a school of thought that emphasizes non-dualism, suggesting that the true self is the same as the highest reality.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The concept of 'Advaita' has been a central part of Indian philosophy since the early medieval period, particularly associated with the teachings of Adi Shankaracharya.