Quantum physics thus reveals a basic oneness of the universe.
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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.
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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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ConsciousnessUniversalSelfVedantaPhilosophy
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This quote can be used in a lecture on consciousness and philosophy.
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