Meaning of the word brahman in English
What does brahman mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
brahman
US /ˈbrɑː.mən/
UK /ˈbrɑː.mən/
Noun
1.
a member of the highest Hindu caste, that of the priesthood.
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He was born into a Brahman family.
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The ancient texts were often written by Brahmans.
2.
(in Hinduism) the ultimate reality underlying all phenomena.
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The concept of Brahman is central to Hindu philosophy.
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Meditating on the nature of Brahman is a spiritual practice.