Avidyā is a Sanskrit word that can translate as ignorance, misconceptions, misunderstandings, or incorrect knowledge; it is the opposite of Vidya. It is used extensively in Hindu texts, including the Upanishads, and in other Indian religions such as Buddhism and Jainism, particularly in the context of metaphysical reality.
Avidyā is a Sanskrit word that can translate as ignorance, misconceptions, misunderstandings, or incorrect knowledge; it is the opposite of Vidya. It is used extensively in Hindu texts, including the Upanishads, and in other Indian religions such as Buddhism and Jainism, particularly in the context of metaphysical reality.
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