Significance of Sagunabrahma
Sagunabrahma is defined across various philosophical texts. In the Purana, it signifies the energy aspect with qualities that can be meditated upon. Kavya presents Sagunabrahma as the Attributive Lord, depicting God with engaging qualities tied to the divine. Vedanta identifies Sagunabrahma as the personal aspect of Brahman, recognized at the empirical level, even though Nirguna Brahma is considered the ultimate truth. Shankara's perspective views Sagunabrahma as the worshipped entity with attributes related to creation and sustenance.
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Hindu concept of 'Sagunabrahma'
Sagunabrahma in Hinduism represents the personal, energetic aspect of Brahman, possessing qualities that facilitate meditation and worship, contrasting with the ultimate Nirguna Brahma, and embodying God’s attributes related to creation and divine presence.
From: Bhagavatpadabhyudaya by Lakshmana Suri (study)
(1) The personal aspect of Brahman, recognized at the empirical level, despite Nirguna Brahma being the ultimate truth.[1] (2) The aspect of God that possesses qualities; in Shankara’s philosophy, He is seen as the object of worship and has attributes associated with creation and sustenance.[2]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) The aspect of energy that has qualities, which can be conceptualized and meditated upon.[3]
From: Dvisahasri of Tembesvami (Summary and Study)
(1) The Attributive Lord, representing God with qualities that relate to the infinite and the divine presence actively engaging with the universe.[4]