[Advaita-l] advaita / abheda

[Jaldhar H. Vyas]

On Thu, 25 May 2006, Krunal Makwana wrote:

>
> advaita means non-dualism
>
> abheda means non-different
>

They are often used as synonyms but I would say there is a slight 
difference in emphasis between the two words.

advaita stresses the unity of atma and brahman.

abheda stresses the unity of perceived things.

-- 
Jaldhar H. Vyas <jaldhar at braincells.com>