Significance of Bhrama
Bhrama, as defined in Purana and Vedanta, highlights the impact of a polluted mind and ignorance on perception and meditation. In Purana, it signifies the disturbances created by an impure mindset that hinder clarity in practice. In Vedanta, Bhrama represents erroneous cognition stemming from nescience, resulting in misunderstandings about reality. Together, these interpretations underscore the significance of mental purity and awareness in achieving true understanding and clarity.
Synonyms: Brahma, Creator, God, Deity, Supreme being, Cosmic spirit, Creator god, Divine creator, Universal spirit, Illusion, Misconception, Delusion, Error
In Dutch: Bhrama; In Finnish: Bhrama; In Spanish: Brama
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Hindu concept of 'Bhrama'
In Hinduism, Bhrama signifies erroneous cognition stemming from ignorance, causing a distorted view of reality, and the mental disturbances that hinder meditation and clarity, thus obstructing spiritual understanding and practice.
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) The state of error or illusion affecting the perception of the soul's relationship with Brahman.[1] (2) Erroneous cognition or false perception that arises from ignorance (Nescience), leading to misunderstanding the nature of reality.[2]
From: Vivekachudamani
(1) Delusion or confusion that leads the Jiva away from its true state of being.[3]