Definitions

1. noun

A member of the highest class in the four-tiered social system of ancient India, ranking above the kshatriya and below the god-like rishis.

“The brahman caste held significant power and influence in ancient Indian society.”

2. noun

In Hinduism, the ultimate reality, the unchanging, all-pervading essence of the universe, often described as a cosmic person, the supreme being, or the absolute.

“Brahman is often described as the ultimate reality that underlies all existence.”

3. noun

The sacred text or scriptures of the Hindu tradition, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, which contain the teachings of the ancient sages.

“The brahman is revered as the sacred text of the Hindu tradition.”