The belief is that the atman of each of us may also hold a 'spark' of Brahman. For many Hindus, Brahman is present in the lives of all living things. The traditional Hindu greeting 'Namaste ...

Brahman Life after death What does Hinduism teach about life after death? Why do Hindus believe in life after death? What does this mean in practice?

He emphasized the non-dual nature of reality, stating Brahman and Atman are one, while the world is an illusion. Through knowledge and self-inquiry, he taught, one could achieve liberation.

It was never born, never dies, never was not, and never will not be. In us, this Brahman exists as our Atman. It is this Atman that does not die. After death it is merely released from the ...