Questions tagged [brahman]
For questions about Brahman, the divine essence also called as Paramatma. Not to be confused with [brahma] or [brahmins].
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Were the holy names “Raam” , “Hari” and others originally used for Brahman?
So this might be a little controversial, but I was really curios what is the earliest reference of names "Hari" and "Ram" in vedic scriptures ?
The way I think it is this way :
Names like Ram and ...
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When Brahaman is formless how can we have description of this aspect in Vedas through Abhetha, Betha and kadaka sruthis?
Here we are saying Brahman is formless. But in Vedas some truth is saying there is only one, in some it is saying it is having divine form, in some say soul and supreme soul are always different and ...
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Does the Purva Mimamsa school believe that Brahman can be known through the senses or reason?
As I discuss in this answer, by far the most popular school of Hindu philosophy is the Vedanta school, which bases its tenets on the doctrines laid out in the Brahma Sutras, a work by the sage Vyasa ...
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What is Hierarchy/levels of beings from humans to Brahman?
In various references, incidents, anecdotes etc we come across beings like human, Deva, Gandharva, Yaksha, Pitru, Aditya, Rudra, Vasu (not Vaasu), Naga, Asura, Pitru etc.
While the Bramhasutra ...
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Does son of a realized sage become Brahman by birth?
Will the child of a realized soul become realized by birth automatically?
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Does the word “Brahman” occur in the Rig Veda to denote the impersonal supreme principle?
Does the word "Brahman" occur in the Rig Veda to denote the impersonal supreme principle?
If not, which scripture does it occur in first?
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Is paramAtma/brahman just consciousness (awareness) OR is both, consciousness plus sentience (ability to perceive & feel)?
The current understanding is that that brahman/paramAtma/bhagawAn is that universal, inter-galactic & inter-multiverse consciousness. But is sentience ALSO an attribute of that paramAtam/brahman/...
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Prayers for Mind?
Are there any Vedic Prayer, Mantra, Stotra for/on Mind
Åukla Yajurveda 34.1
Åukla Yajurveda 34.2
Åukla Yajurveda 34.3
Åukla Yajurveda 34.4
Åukla Yajurveda 34.5
Åukla Yajurveda 34.6
Can someone write ...
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According to Advaita, what is the difference between Ishwara and Brahman?
I would like to know the difference between Ishwara and Brahman. If Ishwara is saguna rupa of Brahman then is it real or maya?
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According to Advaita philosophy, is the Absolute Brahman formless?
In Kena Upanishad following has been said about the Absolute:
āWhat sight fails to see, but what sees sightā know thou That
alone as Brahman, and not this that people worship here.ā
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Is there any statement of Adi Shankaracharya saying that Jiva can never become Brahman?
Till now, I use to believe that Advaitha always says that Jiva can become Brahman.
But recently I heard that Adi Shankaracharya contradicted it.
Is it true? Did Adi Shankara contradicted the statement ...
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Do anyone has infinite tapas Shakti (power) other than Brahman?
It is well known that Brahman has infinite power.
Other than him, in general, sages have tapas power due to their tapas and can be used for their wish such as cursing someone or for own purposes or ...
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Does Atman in Turiya or Nirguna Brahman know itself or is aware of itself through subtle cognition state?
Advaitins say that Turiya is not a separate state that is found in isolation of three states (awake, dream, deep sleep) but it is the reality that is underlying all those. But this only caters to a ...
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What is the meaning of: merging with Brahman after Moksha?
We know that we undergo multiple incarnation until we get Moksha, then we get merged with Brahman after Moksha, and then there's no incarnation.
What is the meaning of merging with Brahman?.
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How does Vaishnava theology reconcile Brahman having no anger but experiencing anger?
How does Vaishnava theology reconcile Brahman having no anger but experiencing anger?
For example, the Vishnu Purana says:
He is all, he knows all, he sees all, he possess all strength, all ...
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The difference between Atman and Brahman [duplicate]
Like the Brahman, the Atma also has several similar qualities like opminpresence, omnipotence, divinity etc. Then what is the difference between Brahman and individual Atma?
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Good and Bad Creation
Somebody said in one of my other questions "In the beginning when creation occurs, God Himself enters the creation as good and bad and manifests as different material nature".
But why would God ...
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What is the significance of āAham Bramhasmiā?
We Hindus believe that the supreme lord (Shiva/Vishnu) exists. Then why Aham Bramhamsi came into the picture?
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Who was the earliest Vedic scholar to claim that only Indra and no other Deva is Brahman?
Many people today are saying that Indra is the supreme Brahman. This theory is primarily advocated by people who reject the Upanishads and believe that the Rig Veda Samhita is the only true Veda.
Did ...
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Is it true that one who put ash to their forehead will go for Kailas after death?
Is it true that one who put ash to their forehead will go for Kailasa after death?
This belief is trusted by smartha brahmins community
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Do Gods really exist physically? [duplicate]
Every thing is a manifestation of bhraman, humans, cats dogs and other things. So do Gods like SHIVA VISHNU and and Brahma really exist in physical world or they exist in spiritual world.
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Classification of Brahmm(ą¤¬ą„ą¤°ą¤¹ą„ą¤®)
I was watching this program on TV and the person in there further classified the Ultimate Reality we call as Brahmm / Par Brahmm into three categories :
Niraakaar Brahmm (ą¤Øą¤æą¤°ą¤¾ą¤ą¤¾ą¤° ą¤¬ą„ą¤°ą¤¹ą„ą¤®)
Saakaar ...
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Does the story of Madhavrao Peshva contradict the BhavaghadGita? [duplicate]
I would like to hear ideas on whether the story of Madhavrao Peshva (a brahmin-born who performed the duty of a warrior) contradicts the Gita's teaching that one should perform their own duty (and ...
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Janeau wearing direction
Does the Janeau or Poonol (Yajnopavitham) for Brahmins wearing direction from left to right is for signifying that they have to be more Justice and Righteous oriented?
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Is paraatma microBrahman living beside atma or it is Brahman himself present metaphysically beside atma?
All of us know that para-atma present beside atma as a witness, the question is: are para-atmas microtheoi present beside atmas or all para-atmas are one entity, i.e: Brahman, present metaphysically ...
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if Brahman has no attributes like mind,memory.Then how he created universe?
if Brahman has no attributes like mind,memory.Then how he created universe?if we say maya created with the presence of brahman. maya is jada.if i want to create some thing i have to use my mind to ...
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Some questions about Brahman [duplicate]
I recently became very interested in Hindu mythology and would love to hear from well-read individuals who really have a thorough understanding of the Vedas. I have just 2 questions for now:
1) Why ...
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What is a broad summary of the differences and similarities between Bhaktic and Vedantic Hinduism? [closed]
Eastern Orthodox theologian, David Bentley Hart mentioned during an interview that he is able to reconcile the Christian Trinity with "certain schools of Bhaktic Hinduism and Vedanta".
This got me ...
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What is the difference and connection between Atman and Nirguna Brahman [duplicate]
There is a question that asks for the difference between jiva atman, Atman and Paramatman and it does not answer my inquiry. I wish to know about the difference between Atmans Ananda essence and ...
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Can advaita's nirguna brahman speak? [duplicate]
Some advaitins claim that Nirguna Brahman spoke through Krishna, but is this in accordance with advaitin theory that Brahman is without any characteristic, is speaking not considered a characteristic, ...
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According to srimad bhagvatam and Vishnu purana is saguna brahman superior to nirguna brahman?
How is the relation of of parmatma-brahman- bhagvan shown in sattvic puranas, is saguna brahman the basis of nirguna brahman as found in some verse of bhagvad geeta?
I'm asking this as bhagvatam ...
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Is any way to attempt to prove God futile? How much this quote is in line with Hindu philosophies?
This is a saying of Nisargadatta Maharaj, a self realized master of nAth Sampradaye. His teachings are non dualistic in nature.
A similar question I have posted here as well. My question is which ...
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How do Purva Mimamsa followers explain the etymology of the caste word “Brahmana”?
Not all Purva Mimamsa followers believed in the existence of Brahman, but they all believed in the Jivatma.
They also believed the verses in the Upanishads that speak of Brahman actually refer to the ...
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According to Dvaita theory why did the Paramatma populate the earth?
Paramatma and Jeevatma live happily in the Vaikuntha Loka. Jeevatma is doing his karma by praying to Paramatma. Paramatma is doing his Karma by bestowing blessing on his followers.
Now my question ...
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Can we worship the Brahman as "Tadvana?
From this link,Taddha tadvanam nama tadvanam iti upasitavyam
(Kena Upanishad)
Meaning-"That is Adorable(Tadvanam); one should meditate on It as 'Adorable'."
This is one Upanishadic meditation, ...
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Why aitareya brAhmana says that women cause trouble?
Surendra Kumar agyat in his book Kya Balu ki bheet par khada hai Hindu dharma (Does Hinduism stand on wall of sand) asks a question about the women. Below is the screenshot:-
He quoted here a verse ...
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How to pray to Brahman?
How do I pray to Bhraman to help me achieve unification with Him? I want to know how to meditate on Him. I want to achieve liberation. I want to end my desires.
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How does Vaishnava theology reconcile Brahman having no desire but desiring to create?
How does Vaishnava theology reconcile Brahman having no desire but desiring to create?
For example, the Vishnu Purana says:
He is all, he knows all, he sees all, he possess all strength, all ...
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Why does Brahman appear as Maya?
What is the need for Brahman to differentiate into Maya and allow sentient beings to exist and contemplate the meaning of itself. If Brahman is eternal consciousness, reality and bliss, doesn't it ...
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Total number of saguna parabrahmans in Hinduism
Parabrahman is the highest supreme god in Hinduism. Saguna brahman refers to the parabrahman with gunas.
Saguna brahman is also called as Upasya Brahman.
Siva, Vishnu, Krishna, Rama, Balarama, ...
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Can there be multiple Brahman or supreme God in multi verse or other universes?
Since we know there are multiple universes
According to the above answers (to the question) there are multiple Trimurtis (BrahmĆ£, VisƱĆŗ, Shiva) so can there be multiple Brahman as well.
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What is the difference between Bramhan's witnessing and Jiva's perception ( act of seeing, hearing, thinking etc)?
Bramhan is Eternal Witness! Scriptures eulogise the Bramhan by various terms all Depicting His divine glory. Few such terms are Vishhudhha ( all pure and completely free from all impurities ) , ...
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What is the meaning of brAhmana, as mentioned in Rig Veda II.36.5?
Rig Veda II.36.5 says
eį¹£a sya te tanvo nį¹mį¹avardhanaįø„ saha ojaįø„ pradivi bÄhvorhitaįø„ |
tubhyaį¹ suto maghavan tubhyamÄbhį¹tastvamasya brÄhmanÄdÄ tį¹pat piba ||
Translation of Ralph T.H. Griffith is as ...
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isn't karma superior than Supreme God (Para Brahman)?
Okay first I googled who is Supreme God in Hinduism and on wikipedia I found this.
Para Brahman (not to be confused with Brahma) is supreme God of
hinduism. Most Hindus worship one Supreme Being, ...
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How do you know Brahman is the cause of the universe vs a Jain model
lets say that the soul has always existed apart from the 5 elements individually but that the elements and the souls were always there?like the Jains believe.how can you claim Brahman is the material ...
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Is there a school of Hinduism that has similarities with the Sufi theological view?
In Sufi theology, the Godhood has three levels:
-Ų§ŁŲ£ŲŲÆŁŲ©=Ų§ŁŲ°Ų§ŲŖ the ego.
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Ų§Ų” Ų§ŁŲ„ŁŁŁŲ© the Divine Names.
-Ų§ŁŲ£Ų¹ŁŲ§Ł Ų§ŁŲ«Ų§ŲØŲŖŲ© the primordial architypes.
Humanity is reflection of the Divine Names.
Is ...
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What is the difference between Brahman,ParaBrahman,Bhagvan,Ishvara and ParamAtma?
What are the differences between the various terms. I assume Ishvara might be Sagun Rupa of Brahman but so is Isvara? Are they all same?
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Why should the absolute Brahman of Shaiva be Shiva and of Vaishnava be Vishnu?
Absolute Brahman resembles One possibility of Perfection, not all possible Perfections, i.e: He is surely Perfect, but resembles One mode (model) of Perfection.
Absolute Brahman is One.
The ...
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How does Vaishnava theology reconcile Brahman having infinite bliss but also experiencing sorrow and suffering?
How does Vaishnava theology reconcile Brahman having infinite bliss but also experiencing sorrow and suffering?
Many Upanishads like Taittiriya say Brahman has infinite bliss:
One hundred times ...
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Why Does Torture Exist? [duplicate]
please give me your best explanation from a spiritual point of view (from Brahman's point of view). I am not talking about what can be called "meaningful pain." I am speaking of meaningless pain, ...
