🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

ブラフマン

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Burafuman

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Brahman/ˈbrɑː.mən/
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"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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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    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. 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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