' Vedanta Philosophy '...

Vedanta philosophy addresses the most fundamental questions of existence:.. What is the nature of ultimate reality?... Who am I?.. What is the relationship between the individual soul (Atman),, and the Supreme Self (Brahman)?... How can one attain liberation (moksha), from the cycle of birth and death?... These timeless inquiries, have given rise to multiple schools of interpretation,, each offering unique perspectives,, on the same scriptural foundation. ........................................................................................................................................ The three major schools of Vedanta—Advaita (non-dualism),, Dvaita (dualism),, and Vishishtadvaita (qualified non-dualism) ..represent distinct philosophical approaches to understanding, the Brahman-Atman relationship... Advaita,, expounded by Adi Shankaracharya,, teaches that Brahman and Atman,, are ultimately one and the same,, with apparent separation, being an illusion (Maya)... Dvaita,, articulated by Madhvacharya,, maintains an eternal distinction, between the individual soul and God... Vishishtadvaita,, taught by Ramanujacharya,, presents a middle path where individual souls, remain distinct, yet inseparably connected to Brahman, as parts to the whole................. from hinduwebsite.com