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Brahman

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Brahman

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What Is Brahman?

  • Hindus believe that Brahman is the ultimate reality.
    • Brahman is the source of everything that exists.
  • Brahman is formless. It has no shape or body.
  • Brahman is infinite, going beyond time, space, and everything we can see.
  • Brahman is in all things. It is in people, animals, plants, and the universe itself.
    • Everything that exists is a part of Brahman and connected to it.
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Brahman and deities

  • Brahman can appear in many different forms to help people understand it.
    • These forms are called deities (gods and goddesses).
  • Well-known deities include Vishnu, Shiva, Lakshmi, and Parvati.
  • Each deity shows a different side or quality of Brahman, such as love, power, or wisdom.
  • Worshipping these deities helps Hindus feel close to the one divine spirit of Brahman.
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Daily life

  • Living kindly and truthfully helps people connect more deeply with Brahman.
  • Meditation, prayer, and study remind Hindus of the divine power in all things.
  • Because Brahman is everywhere, all life is sacred and should be respected.

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1Year 7

1.1Origins of Abrahamic Faith

1.2Judaism

1.3Christianity

1.4Disciplinary Knowledge

2Year 8

2.1Islam

2.2Hindu Dharma (Hinduism)

2.3Buddhism

2.4Sikhi

2.5Atheism

2.6Philosophy of Religion

2.7Disciplinary Knowledge

3Year 9

3.1Life & Death

3.2Extremism

3.3Equality

4Additional Concepts

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