The Nature and Features of Brahman

Question 1

What is brahman?

Answer 1

The ultimate being or life force and energy that creates the universe

Question 2

How many Gods do Hindus recognise?

Answer 2

One God - Brahman
The eternal origin who is the cause and foundation of all existence. The gods of the Hindu faith represent different expressions of Brahman. Different Hindu communities may have their own divinities whom they worship, but these are simply different ways or approaching the ‘Ultimate’

Question 3

What can Brahman be seen as?

Answer 3

Spirit, ultimate reality and absolute truth
Chandogya Upanishad 3:14.1
Chapter XIV - The Sandilya Doctrine
‘All this is Brahman. From it the universe comes forth, in it the universe merges and in it the universe breathes.’

Question 4

Where can Brahman be seen?

Answer 4

Everywhere, and within the heart
Katha Upanishad 5:2
Everywhere:
Sun
Sky
Heaven
Air
Fire
Within:
In men
In Gods
Sacrifice
Heaven

Question 5

How do Brahman and Nirguna and Saguna link?

Answer 5

Brahman can be Nirguna (without qualities - beyond human comprehension or language)
and Saguna (with qualities - shown with person-like attributes)
Note:
There is a diversity of views within Hinduism. Some are monotheists (believe in god) and some are monist (believe in a god that is everywhere and in all things)