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Brahman

/ˈbrɑːmən/noun

उच्चारण ब्रामन

ब्रह्म, परब्रह्म

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noun
  1. 1

    [U]

    (in Hinduism) the supreme and unchanging reality that is the source of everything in the universe

    ब्रह्म, परब्रह्म

    • The Upanishads teach that Brahman is present in all living things.
  2. 2

    [C]

    = Brahmin

    ब्राह्मण

    • the Brahmans of ancient India
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Do not confuse Brahman (the supreme reality), Brahma (the god of creation in Hindu belief) and Brahmin (a member of the priestly class).

Brahman (परम सत्य, ब्रह्म), Brahma (हिंदू मान्यता में सृष्टि के देवता, ब्रह्मा) और Brahmin (पुरोहित वर्ग का सदस्य, ब्राह्मण) में भ्रम न करें।