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Brahman

BRAH-man

ˈbrɑːmən

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Brahman

Dictionary meaning

In Hinduism, the universal soul or the eternal, unchanging truth; the ultimate reality underlying all phenomena; not to be confused with Brahma (creator deity) or Brahmin (priestly caste).

History and origin

Sanskrit — 'brahman' meaning 'the divine ground of existence, the ultimate reality'.

Common mispronunciations

BRAY-manbrah-MAN

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