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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Brahman
"Dans l'hindouisme, Brahman est considéré comme la réalité ultime."
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In Hinduism, Brahman is the ultimate, unchanging reality, which is the source of the universe and is beyond the physical world.
"In many philosophical discussions, Brahman is described as the essence of all existence." - 2
A member of the priestly caste in Hindu society, traditionally responsible for religious rituals and teachings.
"The Brahman performed the rituals during the festival, guiding the community in their spiritual practices."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Brahman' originates from the Sanskrit word 'ब्रह्मन्' (brahman), which refers to the ultimate reality or cosmic spirit in Hindu philosophy. It has been used in religious texts dating back to the Vedas, around 1500 BCE, and has evolved to encompass various interpretations within Hinduism and other Indian philosophies.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Brahman" is said worldwide
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Brahman
Transliteration: Brahman
"Dans l'hindouisme, Brahman est considéré comme la réalité ultime."
Brahman
Transliteration: Brahman
"Im Hinduismus wird Brahman als die höchste Realität angesehen."
Brahman
Transliteration: Brahman
"Nel pensiero indù, Brahman è considerato la realtà ultima."
Brahman
Transliteration: Brahman
"En el hinduismo, Brahman se considera la realidad suprema."
Brahman
Transliteration: Brahman
"No hinduísmo, Brahman é visto como a realidade suprema."
ब्रह्मन्
Transliteration: Brahman
"हिंदू धर्म में, ब्रह्मन् को अंतिम वास्तविकता माना जाता है।"
梵
Transliteration: Fàn
"在印度教中，梵被视为终极现实。"
브라흐만
Transliteration: Beurahman
"힌두교에서 브라흐만은 궁극적인 현실로 여겨진다."
ブラフマン
Transliteration: Burafuman
"ヒンドゥー教では、ブラフマンは究極の現実と見なされています。"
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