Advaitavedantassa

Advaitavedantassa is a term found in some academic discussions to denote the Advaita Vedanta framework, or a particular interpretive approach within it. The form suggests a non-English inflection meaning roughly “in/within Advaita Vedanta” or “of Advaita Vedanta.” It is not a standalone historical school in classical Sanskrit sources, but a label used by scholars to distinguish nondual Vedantic thought from other philosophical strands.

Doctrinally, the core claim of Advaita Vedanta is that Brahman, the absolute reality, is the only true existence. The perceived world of multiplicity is understood as appearance or illusion (maya) relative to inadequate knowledge (avidya). The individual self (Atman) is ultimately identical with Brahman; dissociating distinctions are products of ignorance. Liberation (moksha) comes through the direct experiential knowledge (jnana) of nonduality, often supported by scriptural testimony (shruti), logical inference (anumāna), and critical inquiry (vichara). Key scriptural aphorisms and statements, such as the mahavakyas “Tat Tvam Asi” (That Thou Art) and “Aham Brahmasmi” (I am Brahman), are cited to illustrate the nondual identity of self and ultimate reality.

Historical placement situates the tradition in the late classical to medieval period, with Adi Shankaracharya and his immediate exegetes providing foundational exposition. The term Advaitavedantassa is more commonly encountered in modern, cross-cultural scholarship and in discussions that aim to summarize the nondual Vedantic position without tying it to a specific commentator’s school. Its use highlights the unity of subject and object that is central to Advaita Vedanta, while leaving room for diverse interpretive approaches within the broader tradition.