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D · 06-05-2007, 11:24 PM

If my memory of 'Intro to Philosohy' serves me (The study of the Upanis.ad was the part I was weakest on)...

The Brahman is Everything. The Atman is the soul. However, in the Hindu concept, everything is a part of everything else. There are no individual forces in the universe. It's all Brahman. So the Brahman and Atman are inseparable and the same thing, essentially.

Everything is Brahman. Everything is Atman. The Self is Brahman. The Self is Atman. That cow's Atman is your Atman and is the Atman of everyone else in the universe, and it is all Brahman.

Fun, stuff, eh? The stuff still makes me dizzy.

"Brahmin" is something different entirely. It's is a class in the Hindu heirarchy. The teachers and priest class. There are a few other castes such as warriors, merchants, and laborers.

All are a part of Brahman and have Atman. The Brahmin (I think "Brahamana" or something like that was the name of the entire caste) are probably (this is my opinion... I'm going out on a limb here) named such because their place in the world brings them closer to understanding the Brahman, and puts them in a place to share their knowledge with others.

06-05-2007, 11:24 PM
D Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Valley Posts: 7,412	If my memory of 'Intro to Philosohy' serves me (The study of the Upanis.ad was the part I was weakest on)... The Brahman is Everything. The Atman is the soul. However, in the Hindu concept, everything is a part of everything else. There are no individual forces in the universe. It's all Brahman. So the Brahman and Atman are inseparable and the same thing, essentially. Everything is Brahman. Everything is Atman. The Self is Brahman. The Self is Atman. That cow's Atman is your Atman and is the Atman of everyone else in the universe, and it is all Brahman. Fun, stuff, eh? The stuff still makes me dizzy. "Brahmin" is something different entirely. It's is a class in the Hindu heirarchy. The teachers and priest class. There are a few other castes such as warriors, merchants, and laborers. All are a part of Brahman and have Atman. The Brahmin (I think "Brahamana" or something like that was the name of the entire caste) are probably (this is my opinion... I'm going out on a limb here) named such because their place in the world brings them closer to understanding the Brahman, and puts them in a place to share their knowledge with others. __________________ -D. ICQ: 202-96-31 Last edited by D; 06-05-2007 at 11:27 PM..