Understanding Ignorance– As Taught by Vedanta

06/12/2025 19 min
Understanding Ignorance– As Taught by Vedanta

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we will explore the concept of Ignorance as explained in Vedanta. In Sanskrit, the term for ignorance is “avidya.” Here, “vidya” means knowledge, so “avidya” signifies the lack of knowledge, or ignorance. Of all the topics addressed in Vedanta, ignorance holds special importance because it is seen as the fundamental cause of all suffering and unhappiness in life.Though “ignorance” or “avidya” might appear to be simple terms, their impact is far-reaching. This force is profound and deeply embedded, capable of producing a wide range of effects in our lives.Throughout this episode, we will examine various dimensions of ignorance and offer practical guidance on how to overcome it.We look forward to hear back from you!For questions or feedback please email us at [email protected]