Brahman
noun
The highest ranking Hindu god who created the world and all things in it.
In Hindu theology, it is Brahma who was the originator of all life forms.
Often appears as...
- brahma the creator
- brahma the god
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Religious
noun
A Hindu priest or religious scholar.
The Brahman conducted the religious ceremonies and rituals.
Often appears as...
- brahman priest
- brahman caste
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Religious, Social
noun
The ultimate, unchanging reality in the universe, according to Hindu philosophy.
In Hindu philosophy, attaining the realization of Brahman is the ultimate goal.
Often appears as...
- realization of brahman
- brahman is truth
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Philosophical, Religious
noun
A breed of cattle that is often used in the beef industry.
The farmer decided to purchase a couple of Brahmans for his livestock.
Often appears as...
- brahman bull
- brahman cattle
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Agricultural
noun
The highest ranking Hindu god who created the world and all things in it.
In Hindu theology, it is Brahma who was the originator of all life forms.
Often appears as...
- brahma the creator
- brahma the god
Usage tips
Religious
noun
A Hindu priest or religious scholar.
The Brahman conducted the religious ceremonies and rituals.
Often appears as...
- brahman priest
- brahman caste
Usage tips
Religious, Social
noun
The ultimate, unchanging reality in the universe, according to Hindu philosophy.
In Hindu philosophy, attaining the realization of Brahman is the ultimate goal.
Often appears as...
- realization of brahman
- brahman is truth
Usage tips
Philosophical, Religious
noun
A breed of cattle that is often used in the beef industry.
The farmer decided to purchase a couple of Brahmans for his livestock.
Often appears as...
- brahman bull
- brahman cattle
Usage tips
Agricultural
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Deity Specificity
Brahma is a specific deity, different from Vishnu and Shiva in Hinduism.
Brahma is one of the trinity gods in Hinduism, not to be confused with Vishnu.
Pro Tip 2/2Creation Aspect
Focus on Brahma's role as the creator when using this word in religious discussions.
Temples dedicated to Brahma celebrate his creative power.
Pro Tip 1/2Deity Specificity
Brahma is a specific deity, different from Vishnu and Shiva in Hinduism.
Brahma is one of the trinity gods in Hinduism, not to be confused with Vishnu.
Pro Tip 2/2Creation Aspect
Focus on Brahma's role as the creator when using this word in religious discussions.
Temples dedicated to Brahma celebrate his creative power.
Pro Tip 1/2Deity Specificity
Brahma is a specific deity, different from Vishnu and Shiva in Hinduism.
Brahma is one of the trinity gods in Hinduism, not to be confused with Vishnu.
Pro Tip 2/2Creation Aspect
Focus on Brahma's role as the creator when using this word in religious discussions.
Temples dedicated to Brahma celebrate his creative power.
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Quote examples
Ramana Maharshi
Indian Philosopher
The mind itself is of the form of all, i.e., of soul, God and world; when it becomes of the form of the Self through knowledge, there is release, which is of the nature of Brahman: this is the teaching.
Quote examples
Ramana Maharshi
Indian Philosopher
The mind itself is of the form of all, i.e., of soul, God and world; when it becomes of the form of the Self through knowledge, there is release, which is of the nature of Brahman: this is the teaching.
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