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Vedanta teaches that consciousness is singular, all happenings are played out in one universal consciousness and there is no multiplicity of selves.
Erwin Schrodinger
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What this quote means

Vedanta suggests that all individual experiences are part of a single universal consciousness.

In this quote, Erwin SchrΓΆdinger reflects on the philosophical viewpoint of Vedanta, which posits that consciousness is an indivisible entity. He emphasizes that the myriad experiences and phenomena we encounter in life arise from one universal consciousness rather than being separate or multiple selves, implying a profound interconnectedness in existence.

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This quote can be used in a lecture on consciousness and philosophy.

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