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Vedanta
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Ve·dan·ta / vāˈdäntə; və-/ • n. a Hindu philosophy based on the doctrine of the Upanishads, esp. in its monistic form.
DERIVATIVES: Ve·dan·tic / -tik/ adj.Ve·dan·tist / -tist/ n.
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International Vedanta Congress in Madras: a report.
Magazine article from: Philosophy East and West; 4/1/1997; ; 700+ words
; ...the Seventh International Congress of Vedanta. The gathering marked the tenth anniversary...broadly over the multiple dimensions of Vedanta and their continuing significance in the...panels): principal interpretations of Vedanta; Vedanta and other philosophical systems...
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SC declines mining nod to Vedanta Alumina.
News Wire article from: PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd.; 11/23/2007; 700+ words
; SC declines mining nod to Vedanta Alumina New Delhi, Nov 23 (PTI...permission to the local unit of Britain's Vedanta Resources to mine bauxite for its proposed...are not inclined to grant approval to Vedanta Alumina Ltd (VAL)... From the...
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Zambia Copper Investments Limited: Vedanta Becomes a Strategic Equity Partner in KCM.
PR Newswire; 8/23/2004; 700+ words
; ...terms have been reached for the introduction of Vedanta Resources plc (Vedanta) as a strategic equity partner for Konkola Copper Mines plc (KCM). Under the terms of the agreement Vedanta will subscribe for new KCM shares and obtain a 51...
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Vedanta Mining: SC asks Sterlite to stand guarantor.
News Wire article from: PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd.; 10/26/2007; 700+ words
; Vedanta Mining: SC asks Sterlite to stand guarantor...direction that raises hopes of its affiliate Vedanta Alumina's Rs 4,000 crore mining project...stand guarantee in case its subsidiary Vedanta backs out from its commitment toward welfare...
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Synthesizing the Vedanta: the Theology of Pierre Johanns, S.J.(Book review)
Magazine article from: Theological Studies; 12/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; SYNTHESIZING THE VEDANTA: THE THEOLOGY OF PIERRE JOHANNS, S...in Indian philosophy, especially the Vedanta schools growing out of the ancient Upanisads...intellectual tradition, particularly Vedanta. Johanns's own major contribution...
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Vedanta acquires Sterlite Gold of Canada for Rs 285 cr.
Newspaper article from: Economic Times (New Delhi, India); 6/14/2006; 700+ words
; ...MUMBAI, India -- Metals and mining major Vedanta Resources has acquired Sterlite Gold...entry into the precious metals business. Vedanta, listed on the London Stock Exchange...and zinc. On May 16, ET had reported Vedanta's intention to enter the precious metals...
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Response to Robert Zydenbos' review of An Introduction to Madhva Vedanta.
Magazine article from: Philosophy East and West; 10/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...of my book, An Introduction to Madhva Vedanta. To this end, I will address four issues...and the future of scholarship in Madhva Vedanta. Typographical Dosas First, I wish to...examine my other publications on Madhva Vedanta and to decide for themselves. Jayatirtha...
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Vedanta chairmasn quits.
News Wire article from: PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd.; 7/7/2004; 667 words
; ...London, July 7 (PTI) Indian-owned metal group Vedanta Resources' Chairman Brian Gilbertson has quit after...Russian aluminium company and a potential rival to Vedanta Resources. Vedanta Resources boss Anil Agarwal has appointed Michael...
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Vedanta to rejig corporate structure.
News Wire article from: PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd.; 9/9/2008; 700+ words
; Vedanta to rejig corporate structure Mumbai, Sep 9 (PTI) Vedanta Resources, led by NRI Anil Agarwal, today announced...commodity-based verticals. Under the restructuring plan, Vedanta's Copper and Zinc- Lead, Aluminium and Energy and...
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An Introduction to Madhva Vedanta.(Book review)
Magazine article from: Philosophy East and West; 10/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; An Introduction to Madhva Vedanta. By Deepak Sarma. Ashgate World Philosophies...xiii + 159. Paper. The school of Vedanta philosophy founded by Madhva (1238...unambiguously identify this kind of Vedanta. Although this school plays an important...
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Vedanta
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology
Vedanta Vedanta is the highest teaching of the Vedas, ( veda means knowledge), the...and philosophical treaties that are regarded as divine revelation. Vedanta is considered one of the six darshanas (viewpoints) of orthodox Hinduism...
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Vedanta Societies
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology
Vedanta Societies American Vedanta Societies stem from the visit to the United States by Swami Vivekananda...Parliament of Religions held in Chicago. The Swami founded the Vedanta Society of New York in 1896, followed by the Vedanta Society of...
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Vedanta Society
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions
Vedanta Society. A Hindu movement formed in New York in 1896 by Swami Vivekananda, a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna . It is the W. branch...
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International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology
International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers Founded in 1959 by Swami Vishnu-devananda, disciple of the late Swami Sivananda of Rishikesh, India, who sent Vishnu...
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Ramakrishna, Sri (1836-1886)
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology
...important Indian spiritual teacher on Vedanta and mystic of the nineteenth-century...he stayed on and in 1894 founded the Vedanta Society of New York, the first of a number...India, or from the American branches: Vedanta Press & Book Shop, 1946 Vedanta...
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