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Vishishtadvaita

Vishishtadvaita

A School of Hindu Philosophy

Facts about Vishishtadvaita:

  • Vishishtadvaita is a school of Hindu philosophy that emphasizes the distinction between the individual self (jiva) and the ultimate reality (Brahman)
  • The concept of Vishishtadvaita was first developed by the 8th-century Indian philosopher Dinnaga
  • Vishishtadvaita is also known as "Qualified Non-Dualism" or "Selective Monism"
  • The core idea of Vishishtadvaita is that the individual self is a qualified or modified form of the ultimate reality, but not identical with it
  • Vishishtadvaita is often contrasted with Advaita Vedanta, which posits a non-dualistic view of reality

Key Principles of Vishishtadvaita:

  • The distinction between the individual self and the ultimate reality is fundamental to the philosophy
  • The individual self is a unique and separate entity from the ultimate reality
  • The ultimate reality is the unchanging and eternal essence of all existence
  • The individual self is a manifestation of the ultimate reality, but is not identical with it
  • The ultimate reality is the true reality, while the individual self is a mere appearance or illusion

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