Brahman Flashcards
What does the word Brahman mean?
Brahman is the word Hindus use to describe the great power that exists in and throughout the universe.
Where is Brahman
It is pervasive (everywhere)
Does Brahman have a gender?
No
What could Brahman be described as?
An infinite truth or force which does not change and exists internally.
What do Hindus believe is difficult about Brahman?
Hindus believe that it is Very difficult for humans to understand this ultimate force. It is beyond anything that we could ever comprehend. It is a spirit or force that is so different from anything We have ever experienced. Brahman contains ultimate truth and all of reality and this is not something we could ever understand
What are the two ways Brahman can be experienced?
Nirguna Brahman and Saguna Brahman
nirguna Brahman
Without quality. Eternal consciousness. Very difficult for humans to understand
Saguna Brahman
Brahman in a form, with qualities and characteristics. Can manifest itself in many forms which is why Hindus worship through a variety of gods and goddesses
Antaryami
The belief that Brahman exsists within us humans or the soul
Deities
All the different Gods and Goddesses. Ways in which Brahman manifests itself, there have been 33 million, could be infinite
Bhagavan
When Brahman is exsisting in the world of the spirits/deities
quote by Mundaka Upanishad 2.2
“In truth Brahman is all”
Hinduism should really be described as
monotheistic religion (believing in one God)
Quote by Isa Upanishad
“He moves and he moves not. He is far and he is near. He is within all and he is outside all”
