Vedānta: An Overview

Abstract

The article Vedānta: An Overview by Jeffery D. Long offers a comprehensive introduction to the Vedānta tradition, outlining its historical development, philosophical foundations, and the interplay between ritual and contemplative practice. Long situates Vedānta within the broader context of Hindu philosophy, detailing its three foundational texts—the Upaniṣads, the Brahma Sūtra, and the Bhagavad Gītā—and exploring its evolution into various schools including Advaita, Viśiṣṭādvaita, and Dvaita, with a special emphasis on its Vaiṣṇava articulations.