Neo-Vedanta
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Neo-Vedanta is a modern reinterpretation of classical Vedanta that blends traditional Hindu philosophy with Western thought, universalist spirituality, and social reform ideals.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Neo-Vedanta canonical | 3 |
| Hinduism (Vedanta tradition) | 1 |
| neo-Vedanta | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Neo-Vedanta Context triple: [Vedanta, influenced, Neo-Vedanta]
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A.
Vedanta
Vedanta is a major Hindu philosophical tradition that interprets and systematizes the teachings of the Upanishads, focusing on the nature of ultimate reality (Brahman) and the self (Atman).
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B.
Advaita Vedanta
Advaita Vedanta is a major school of Hindu philosophy that teaches non-dualism, asserting the ultimate unity of the individual self (Atman) and the absolute reality (Brahman).
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Vishishtadvaita
Vishishtadvaita is a major Vedantic school of Hindu philosophy that teaches qualified non-dualism, affirming the unity of Brahman while recognizing the real distinctness of individual souls and the universe.
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D.
Brahmoism
Brahmoism is a 19th-century monotheistic reform movement within Hinduism that emphasizes reason, social reform, and the rejection of idolatry and caste distinctions.
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E.
Sankhya Yoga
Sankhya Yoga is the second chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, presenting a foundational exposition of spiritual wisdom that distinguishes the eternal self from the temporary body and introduces the path of disciplined, knowledge-based understanding.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Neo-Vedanta Target entity description: Neo-Vedanta is a modern reinterpretation of classical Vedanta that blends traditional Hindu philosophy with Western thought, universalist spirituality, and social reform ideals.
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A.
Vedanta
Vedanta is a major Hindu philosophical tradition that interprets and systematizes the teachings of the Upanishads, focusing on the nature of ultimate reality (Brahman) and the self (Atman).
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B.
Advaita Vedanta
Advaita Vedanta is a major school of Hindu philosophy that teaches non-dualism, asserting the ultimate unity of the individual self (Atman) and the absolute reality (Brahman).
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C.
Vishishtadvaita
Vishishtadvaita is a major Vedantic school of Hindu philosophy that teaches qualified non-dualism, affirming the unity of Brahman while recognizing the real distinctness of individual souls and the universe.
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D.
Brahmoism
Brahmoism is a 19th-century monotheistic reform movement within Hinduism that emphasizes reason, social reform, and the rejection of idolatry and caste distinctions.
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E.
Sankhya Yoga
Sankhya Yoga is the second chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, presenting a foundational exposition of spiritual wisdom that distinguishes the eternal self from the temporary body and introduces the path of disciplined, knowledge-based understanding.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
modern Hindu reform movement
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philosophical movement ⓘ reinterpretation of Vedanta ⓘ |
| aimsAt | making Vedanta compatible with modernity ⓘ |
| associatedWithFigure |
Keshab Chandra Sen
ⓘ
Sri Ramakrishna ⓘ
surface form:
Ramakrishna
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan ⓘ Sri Aurobindo ⓘ Swami Vivekananda ⓘ |
| basedOn | classical Vedanta ⓘ |
| centralDoctrine |
non-dual spiritual unity of humanity
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reinterpretation of Advaita Vedanta ⓘ universalism of religions ⓘ |
| criticizedFor |
Westernizing reinterpretation of Vedanta
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downplaying ritual and temple practices ⓘ universalizing and homogenizing Hindu traditions ⓘ |
| emergedInCentury | 19th century ⓘ |
| emergedInRegion | India ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
ethical activism
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interreligious harmony ⓘ practical spirituality ⓘ social reform ⓘ |
| hasInfluenceFrom |
Christian thought
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Unitarianism ⓘ Western philosophy ⓘ universalist spirituality ⓘ |
| influenced |
New Age spirituality
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global yoga movements ⓘ interfaith dialogue discourses ⓘ modern Hindu nationalism ⓘ |
| integrates |
bhakti (devotion)
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jnana (knowledge) ⓘ karma (action) ⓘ yoga disciplines ⓘ |
| languageOfDiscourse | English ⓘ |
| linkedToOrganization |
Ramakrishna Math
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Ramakrishna Math ⓘ
surface form:
Ramakrishna Mission
|
| periodOfFlourishing |
early 20th century
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late 19th century ⓘ |
| popularizedAtEvent |
Parliament of the World’s Religions
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surface form:
Parliament of the World’s Religions 1893
|
| popularizedBy | Swami Vivekananda ⓘ |
| reinterpretationOf |
Advaita Vedanta
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Bhagavad Gita ⓘ Upanishadic teachings ⓘ |
| respondsTo |
colonial critique of Hinduism
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modern science and rationalism ⓘ |
| teaches |
Brahman as universal spiritual ground
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all religions lead to the same ultimate reality ⓘ divinity of the individual soul ⓘ service to humanity as worship of God ⓘ |
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Subject: Neo-Vedanta Description of subject: Neo-Vedanta is a modern reinterpretation of classical Vedanta that blends traditional Hindu philosophy with Western thought, universalist spirituality, and social reform ideals.
Referenced by (5)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Hinduism (Vedanta tradition)
subject surface form:
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
this entity surface form:
neo-Vedanta