Facts and Bullet Points about Advaita Vedanta

Advaita Vedanta is a school of Hindu philosophy that emphasizes the ultimate reality of a unified, all-pervading consciousness.

• It is based on the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita.
• The concept of Brahman, the ultimate reality, is central to Advaita Vedanta.
• The individual self, or Jiva, is not separate from Brahman, but is an expression of it.
• The goal of human life is to realize one's true nature as Brahman.
• Non-dualism is the core principle of Advaita Vedanta.
• The concept of Maya, or illusion, is also central to Advaita Vedanta.
• The ultimate goal is to realize the true nature of reality, beyond the veil of Maya.

Key Figures in Advaita Vedanta

Adi Shankara (c. 580-680 CE) is considered the founder of Advaita Vedanta.

• Other key figures include Appayya Dikshitar, Madhva, and Nimbarka.

Key Texts in Advaita Vedanta

The Upanishads, particularly the Chandogya Upanishad and the Brahmasutras, are considered foundational texts of Advaita Vedanta.

• The Bhagavad Gita, particularly the first 18 chapters, is also a key text.