Brahman (disambiguation) - Definition and Overview

Hinduism

• Brahman is the Hindu idea of transcendental and immanent Divine Ground of which all cosmic existence is a self-projection. Central to Hindu philosophy, especially Vedanta and Yoga.
• Brahmin refers to a Hindu priest, as well as being a name of the priest-class in the varna Hindu societal caste system.
• Brahma is the Hindu Creator God.
• The Brahmanas are a part of the Hindu Vedic sacred books.
• Brahm is sometimes found as a variant form of Brahma or Brahman.

Other

• Brahman (cattle) is a breed of cattle descended from the Bos indicus.
• Brahma (beer) is a Brazilian brand of beer.
• Brahm or Brahms used as a man's surname, is of German origin. This meaning originated as a short form of "Abraham's son".
• Boston Brahmin is a term often used to refer to the oldest families in Boston.