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For questions about Brahman, the divine essence also called as Paramatma. Not to be confused with [brahma] or [brahmins].

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Anyone know significance of 18 in path to God?

We have Mahabharata lasting upto - 18 days Bhagavad Gita - 18 chapters Puranas - 18 Puranas Ayyapan - 18 steps Siddhas - primarily 18 siddhars Is there a significance in 18? Probably 18 steps we need to take towards supreme Godhead?
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What is the significance of “Aham Bramhasmi”?

We Hindus believe that the Supreme lord (Shiva/Vishnu) exists. Then what does Aham Bramhamsi signify?
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How applicable is the phrase "I am God" to Hinduism?

"I am God" if a human said it, truly believing it, that is. I know there are concepts like those of Brahman and Paramatma which indicate a unity of divinity, as well as the Sanskrit phrase "Tat twam asi" and the Bhagavad Gita's message (which seems…
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Does the supreme God Brahman have desires?

Taittiriya Upanishad - [Brahman] wished, may I be many, may I grow forth. He brooded over himself (like a man performing penance). After he had thus brooded, he sent forth (created) all, whatever there is. Here "Wished" means : feel or express a…
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Panentheism & Hinduism

Aum - Is the concept of Brahman, in the Philosophy of Hinduism, comparable with the Ideology of Panentheism? (the belief or doctrine that God is greater than the universe and includes and interpenetrates it.) From my research it seems to match,…
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How do I remember "ब्रह्म"(Brahman) while working in office?

I have always been taught that one should offer all his work to "ब्रह्म" (Supreme God), which seem to be very difficult while working in office. I have been trying to remain conscious about what I do, but it's very difficult, and after a couple of…
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What is difference between Saguna Brahman and Abrahamic religion gods?

What is difference between saguna Brahman and Abrahamic religion gods like Jehovah , Allah.
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Where does it say that Brahman appears in any form worshipped by the worshipper?

I heard that the Bhagavad gita says this,and I read it in the mahaskanda purana.where in bhagavad geeta does it say this?and are there any other places that say this?
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Does son of a realized sage become Brahman by birth?

Will the child of a realized soul become realized by birth automatically?
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Atman , brahman understanding self

What is the really said of Brahman (supreme reality) is different vedic texts? As described in the bagvad gita that "their is a like a tree whose roots are upwards and it's branches are downwards the one who knows this tree is the knower of…
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What are proofs for brahman?

I want to know if there are any proofs or books I can read that prove brahman exists?preferably of the advaita variety,but dvaita is also good. how do I know shunyata isnt true above brahman?any books I can read on this topic?
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Is the notion that the supreme being doesn't touch material energy a Hindu one?

Hare Krishnas say that Krishna stays beyond the material plane and interacts with the material world through his "expansions" if I understand correctly. Does Hindu scripture say anything like this?
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Reincarnation and Atma

Atma or Brahman is considered as not having any properties(Nirguna). Then why the karma that lead to reincarnation attaches to it? Is Pind-deha has any connection with this?
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Present Moment realization and Brahman realization same?

Many have realized present moment by reading the book The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle It is a book which can give realization by the time you end reading the book. Eckhart teaches present moment is the only real thing. I would like to know is the…
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Who is Supreme?

For Vaishnavites Vishnu is the Supreme, Brahman For Shivaites Shiva is the Supreme, Brahman If we ourself have confusion in Hinduism who is the supreme, how can we explain to a person who is new to Hinduism ?
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