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Vedānta was originally a word used in Hindu philosophy as a synonym for that part of the Veda texts also known as the Upanishads. The name is a morphophonological form of Veda-anta = "Veda-end" = "the appendix to the Vedic hymns". It is also speculated that "Vedānta" means "the purpose or goal [end] of the Vedas". Vedanta can also be used as a noun to describe one who has mastered all four of the original Vedas. Hence Vedantham is the science of Life (Complete Knowledge)..

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- November 09, 2012

Guru [spiritual teacher] has to point out the actual aim, which is above normal experiences.

Atmabhodham by Swami AdiSankaracharya narrates the secrets of vedantam in detail, to communicate younger generation.

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