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dualism

/ˈdjuːəlɪzəm/noun

उच्चारण ड्यूअलिज़म

द्वैतवाद, द्वैत

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noun
  1. 1

    [U] technical

    the theory that there are two opposite powers or parts in everything, for example good and evil, or mind and body

    द्वैतवाद, द्वैत

    • Descartes is known for his dualism of mind and body.
    • the dualism of good and evil in many religions

    Opposite monism

  2. 2

    [U] formal

    the state of having two parts

    द्वैधता, दो भागों का होना

    • the dualism of his character

    Synonyms duality

◇Word family
dual adjectivedualist noundualistic adjective
≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

duality

Antonyms

monism

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General knowledge

In Indian philosophy, Dvaita (dualism) taught by Madhvacharya is contrasted with Advaita (non-dualism) taught by Adi Shankaracharya.

भारतीय दर्शन में Madhvacharya द्वारा प्रतिपादित द्वैत (dualism) की तुलना Adi Shankaracharya के अद्वैत (non-dualism) से की जाती है।