Atman, (Sanskrit: “self,” “breath”) one of the most basic concepts in Hinduism, the universal self, identical with the eternal core of the personality that after death either transmigrates to a new life or attains release (moksha) from the bonds of existence. …
Q. What is the meaning of Chaitanya?
Chaitanya (Sanskrit: चैतन्य) refers variously to ‘awareness’, ‘consciousness’, ‘spirit’, ‘intelligence’ or ‘sensation’. It can also mean energy or enthusiasm.
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Q. Is Chaitanya a girl name?
Chaitanya is both a male and a female name. It is a popular misconception that it is a male name as there have been a few famous people who were men. But that is not the case. Chaitanya means pure consciousness which can be attained by both men and women.
Q. What is the goal of Hinduism?
The purpose of life for Hindus is to achieve four aims, called Purusharthas . These are dharma, kama, artha and moksha. These provide Hindus with opportunities to act morally and ethically and lead a good life.
Q. What did Shiva do?
Shiva is the third god in the Hindu triumvirate. Shiva’s role is to destroy the universe in order to re-create it. Hindus believe his powers of destruction and recreation are used even now to destroy the illusions and imperfections of this world, paving the way for beneficial change.
Q. Does Brahman mean God?
Many Hindus believe in Brahman as the ultimate reality – one ‘Supreme Spirit’ in many forms. Brahman is also commonly understood as the Trimurti – three gods with three key functions: Brahma – the source of all creation. Vishnu – responsible for keeping all good things on Earth and bringing harmony when needed.
Q. Where is Brahman located?
Brahman, also spelled Brahmin, Sanskrit Brāhmaṇa (“Possessor of Brahma”), highest ranking of the four varnas, or social classes, in Hindu India.
Q. How do you get Brahman?
Only when he exits the body can he reach Brahman. Once he has served out the effects of his karma, his soul leaves his body. Uddalaka further explains that when a person is on his death bed, his relatives gather around him asking him if he recognises them .
Q. What does Brahman look like?
Brahma is commonly depicted as a red or golden complexioned bearded man, with four heads and hands. His four heads represent the four Vedas and are pointed to the four cardinal directions. He is seated on a lotus and his vahana (mount) is a hamsa (swan, goose or crane).
Q. Is Brahman self aware?
The word Self-consciousness in the Upanishads means the knowledge about the existence and nature of Brahman. It means the consciousness of our own real being, the primary reality. Self-consciousness means Self-knowledge, the knowledge of Prajna i.e. of Prana which is Brahman.
