Vidwan
In Hindu philosophy vidvān alludes to an expert in discrimination, to the one who is an expert in the Vedanta. A "vidwan" (or "vidvan") is a person who has "vidyā" (knowledge) of a particular science or art. This term is usually used for Indian classical musicians to denote their scholarship and experience in performing classical music concerts. While "vidwan" is the masculine form, "vidushi" is used for women. Both may be shortened to "vid". "Vidwan" may also be referred to as a doctorate in layman's terms.