The Concept of Brahman in Indian Philosophy

Brahman is the ultimate reality in Indian philosophy, the source and ground of all existence.

Brahman is typically described in the Upanishads as an impersonal force, without any personal qualities or attributes.

Brahman and Atman are often said to be identical, meaning that the individual soul is ultimately one with the ultimate reality.

Maya is the world of illusion, the veil of ignorance that prevents us from seeing the true nature of reality.

The goal of spiritual practice in Indian philosophy is to attain moksha, or liberation, which is the state of being free from the cycle of rebirth and united with Brahman.

Advaita Vedanta is a school of Indian philosophy that emphasizes the non-duality of Brahman and Atman, and the illusory nature of Maya. Moksha is the goal of spiritual practice in Advaita Vedanta.

Vishishtadvaita Vedanta is a school of Indian philosophy that emphasizes the qualified non-duality of Brahman and Atman, and the real nature of Maya. Moksha is the goal of spiritual practice in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta.

Dvaita Vedanta is a school of Indian philosophy that emphasizes the duality of Brahman and Atman, and the real nature of Maya. Moksha is the goal of spiritual practice in Dvaita Vedanta.

Nyaya-Vaisheshika is a school of Indian philosophy that does not emphasize the concept of Brahman, Atman, Maya, or Moksha.

Samkhya is a school of Indian philosophy that does not emphasize the concept of Brahman, Atman, Maya, or Moksha.

Yoga is a school of Indian philosophy that emphasizes the concept of Brahman, Atman, Maya, and Moksha.

Mimamsa is a school of Indian philosophy that does not emphasize the concept of Brahman, Atman, Maya, or Moksha.

Vedanta is a school of Indian philosophy that emphasizes the concept of Brahman, Atman, Maya, and Moksha.

Buddhism is a non-theistic religion and philosophy that does not emphasize the concept of Brahman, Atman, Maya, or Moksha.

Jainism is a non-theistic religion and philosophy that does not emphasize the concept of Brahman, Atman, Maya, or Moksha.