neti-neti

A form of neti neti — 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.

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  1. alternativeAlternative form of neti neti.
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