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Vedanta
Vedanta is the most encompassing and open of the six orthodox systems of Hinduism and is considered the quintessence of Eastern thought and mysticism. An important part of modern intellectual Hinduism, Vedanta is often regarded as a truly universal religion and has many adherents in the West.

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\Ve*dan"ta\, n. [Skr. V?danta.]
A system of philosophy among the Hindus, founded on scattered
texts of the Vedas, and thence termed the ``Anta,'' or end or
substance. --Balfour (Cyc. of India.)
 
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