Sample Header Ad - 728x90

Is there a proper English word to call Brahmas?

5 votes
2 answers
139 views
According to the Dhamma(afaik), there are three types of heavenly beings . 1. Devas - Gods(male) 2. Apsara/Divyangana - Angels(female) who accompany the gods. 3. Brahmas(Rupa/Arupa) - ? We can use the word 'god' or 'higher-god' to refer to brahmas, but that doesn't clearly separate them from Devas who belong to the sensual world. Is there a better English word? P.S. I'm inclined to think that there's no proper English term because the Western world did not have the practice of attaining Jhanas . Thus no concept of Brahma realms or non-sensual realms.
Asked by Sankha Kulathantille (25774 rep)
Aug 9, 2014, 07:12 PM
Last activity: Jan 29, 2015, 07:21 PM