Significance of Perception of Brahman
Perception of Brahman, according to Purana and Vedanta, signifies the understanding and experience of the ultimate reality beyond individual existence and language. It involves realizing Brahman within oneself, moving past physical attributes. Vedanta further elaborates that this perception reflects the manifold aspects of Brahman, shaped by ignorance. Ultimately, true perception of Brahman comes from deep contemplation and mental focus, leading to an understanding of Brahman as the source of all existence.
Synonyms: Understanding of brahman, Consciousness of brahman, Comprehension of brahman
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Hindu concept of 'Perception of Brahman'
The perception of Brahman in Hinduism encompasses self-realization beyond physical attributes, comprehension of ultimate reality, profound contemplation, and acknowledgment of perceived multiplicity due to ignorance's constraints.
From: Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
(1) The realization that Brahman is perceived as manifold because of the limitations and distinctions imposed by ignorance.[1]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad
(1) The ultimate realization or understanding of Brahman, the source of existence, through contemplation and mental focus.[2]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) The understanding and view of Brahman as a reality that can be experienced through the connection between the body and the divine.[3]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) The realization of Brahman within oneself, transcending physical descriptors of color and form.[4]