Brahman: The story of Svetaketu
I can explain how many Hindus understand Brahman as ultimate reality or God.
Brahman: The story of Svetaketu
I can explain how many Hindus understand Brahman as ultimate reality or God.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In Hindu Dharma there is the concept of one ultimate reality present in everything.
- This ultimate reality is called Brahman.
- The story of Svetaketu helps Hindus to understand Brahman.
- Hindus use the Aum symbol to describe Brahman.
- Many Hindus understand Brahman as God.
Keywords
Brahman - ultimate Rreality in Hindu Dharma
Svetaketu - a character in a story of Hindu Dharma
Omnipresent - belief that Brahman or God is present throughout the universe
Aum - symbol used to represent Brahman and the sound of creation
Common misconception
Hindus worship many gods.
Hindus worship one god in many forms.
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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
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Brahman without form
Brahman with form
Brahman is everywhere, in all things