'brahmn'

 This term 'brahmn' is a very terse, all-comprehensive, esoteric term. It is similar to sat, the eternal Truth, not subject to conditions. The term Brahma, the Creator, and the term 'bhrama', meaning illusion are the manifest aspects of the same 'brahmn'. All these terms are good for contemplation, meditation, and realization. In the first place, the term 'brahmn' is the Absolute, ONE and with no second! It is almost void but not a vacuum. It is nothing but contains everything! This may seem a little controversial or contradictory. But it is true. It is this void or 'nothingness' from which manifest everything! This is similar to the Silence before we start thinking and get into action., Everything is hidden in the void or a state of 'nothingness' called 'brahmn'. It is just like the very word no thing that contains thing/s. Thus, we get into riddle. However, there be something in nothing? This is similar to the space (akasha) that contains or holds everything. The first requisite thing is space that accommodates objects. But, nobody knows what is this 'Space' (Aksha). It is called 'brahmn'! Everything is brahmn, in the sense that holds or manifests everything, the visible and the invisible. 

  'The term 'brahmn' is considered to be the most beautiful concept in spiritual studies. It is the ultimate that a spiritual seeker wants. The search is over the moment a seeker, mumukshu, attains this state of 'brahmn'. This state of brahmn is the beginning and the end of all, albeit, it has no beginning or end by itself. Then what exactly is this state? This is similar to our silence before and after we talk! It is just AUM. A is the beginning and M is the end when we open our mouth to talk. It is also the 'brahmn' since it is the beginning and the end where the universe manifests and dissolves itself. 

The concept of 'brahmn' is similar to 'Absolute Silence (mahattanta shanta). Everything is silent here. There is no vibration of any sort here. A settled composed mind is said to be in a state of 'brahmn' when there is no vibration of thought waves. The great sages practice pranayama and perfect it to attain to this state. However, this is a very difficult proposition for common man who is indulging in worldly affairs. A person who meditates on 'Om' will be able to attain this state after a long period of regular practice. This is the ultimate one can aspire as a human being!