'Aham Brahmasmi' (अहं ब्रह्मास्मि) is one of the four Mahavakyas (Great Sayings) of ancient Indian philosophy. It is a profound statement representing the core philosophy of Advaita Vedanta.
It is heavily used as a mantra in meditation to detach from the physical ego and realize one's spiritual nature.
The phrase gained modern pop-culture popularity in India through the web series 'Sacred Games'.
Combined, it translates to: "I am Brahman" or "I am the Universe".
In Hindu philosophy (Advaita Vedanta), this phrase does not mean an egoistic 'I am God'. Instead, it teaches that the individual soul (Atman) inside a person is not different from the supreme, infinite universal soul (Brahman). Just as a drop of ocean water contains the exact same properties as the entire ocean, the human consciousness is a spark of the universal consciousness. Therefore, realizing "I am Brahman" means realizing your deep connection with the entire cosmos.
This phrase is found in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad (1.4.10) of the Shukla Yajurveda. It was heavily propagated by the great philosopher Adi Shankaracharya.
Brahma is a specific deity (the creator god with four heads). Brahman (with an 'n') is the formless, infinite, supreme cosmic energy or reality of the universe. Aham Brahmasmi refers to Brahman.
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