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neti-neti

neti-neti is the alternative form of neti neti.

Meaning of neti neti

Phrase

neti neti

  1. (Hinduism) In Vedic and subsequent Hindu philosophy, the doctrine of "not this, not that", which holds that Brahman (the Supreme Being, God) has absolutely no specific characteristics and cannot be described in positive terms.
    • And so: The indication of Brahman is Neti, Neti — Not this, Not this, for beyond saying Neti, Neti, there is nothing else possible — for It is Truth beyond Truth1970, Rohit Mehta, The Call of the Upanishads (1999 edition), p. 257 (quoting the Upanishadic figure, Ajatasatru of Kasi)

Questions about neti-neti

What is neti-neti the alternative form of?
Neti-neti is the alternative form of neti neti.

Words near neti-neti in the dictionary

  1. Nethy Bridge
  2. neti
  3. neti neti
  4. neti pot
  5. neti pots
  6. neti-neti
  7. neticonazole
  8. netilmicin
  9. netilmicins
  10. netiquette
  11. netiquettes

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