Brahman
Religious Studies: KS3, topic 2.2.7
Brahman
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.
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.
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.
Test yourself on Brahman
What is the ultimate, formless reality in everything, according to Hindu belief?
What does formless mean?
How do Hindus understand Brahman through the gods?