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'''Brahman''' (Skt.) — connotes the highest universal principle or ultimate reality in the universe according to Hinduism. Brahman is a key concept found in the [[Vedas]] | '''Brahman''' (Skt.) — connotes the highest universal principle or ultimate reality in the universe according to Hinduism. Brahman is a key concept found in the [[Vedas]] and it is extensively discussed in the early [[Upanishads]]. | ||
In dualistic schools of Hinduism such as the theistic Dvaita [[Vedanta]], Brahman is different from atman (soul) in each being. In non-dual schools such as the monist Advaita Vedanta, Brahman is identical to the | In dualistic schools of Hinduism such as the theistic Dvaita [[Vedanta]], Brahman is different from the atman (soul) in each being. In non-dual schools such as the monist Advaita Vedanta, Brahman is identical to the atman. | ||
Not to be confused with [[Brahmin]] | Not to be confused with [[Brahmin]]–the priestly caste in Hinduism—, [[Brahma]]–a Hindu god—, or [[Brahmanas]]– a layer of text in the [[Vedas]]. | ||
[[Category:Non-Buddhist Schools]] | [[Category:Non-Buddhist Schools]] | ||
[[Category:Sanskrit Terms]] | [[Category:Sanskrit Terms]] | ||
Revision as of 07:04, 26 October 2017
Brahman (Skt.) — connotes the highest universal principle or ultimate reality in the universe according to Hinduism. Brahman is a key concept found in the Vedas and it is extensively discussed in the early Upanishads.
In dualistic schools of Hinduism such as the theistic Dvaita Vedanta, Brahman is different from the atman (soul) in each being. In non-dual schools such as the monist Advaita Vedanta, Brahman is identical to the atman.
Not to be confused with Brahmin–the priestly caste in Hinduism—, Brahma–a Hindu god—, or Brahmanas– a layer of text in the Vedas.