D-033: Brahman

Definition

In Advaita Vedanta usage, Brahman names the ultimate, non-dual reality/ground of being taken as primary relative to the apparent world.

Notes / clarification

Reference definitions

  • Primary excerpt: E-010 (IEP Advaita Vedanta)

Non-examples (to prevent equivocation)

  • Not a created object within the world.

Used by

Definition (vault-use)

In Advaita Vedanta usage, Brahman names the ultimate, non-dual reality/ground of being taken as primary relative to the apparent world.