Definition:

Brahman is a concept of Hinduism that covers the idea of a first cause. It is also described as an eternal mystery. The word Om is said to capture the essence of Brahman. Brahman is a neuter concept distinct from the creator god Brahma.

Sources:

• _{"Brahman" A Dictionary of Asian Mythology. David Leeming. Oxford University Press, 2001.}
• _{"Brahman" A Dictionary of Creation Myths. David Adams Leeming and Margaret Adams Leeming. Oxford University Press 2009}

Go to Other Ancient / Classical History Glossary pages beginning with the letter

a | b | c | d | e | f | g | h | i | j | k | l | m | n | o | p | q | r | s | t | u | v | wxyz