Reference: Postulate Mechanics (PM)
The Eastern religions start with the concept of BRAHMAN. When we look up the origins of this concept, it has the sense of “to swell, expand, grow, enlarge; to make firm, strong.” It indicates an active or manifest principle, yielding the sense of an expanding, sustaining power. In the Rigveda, brahman often refers to the potent word, hymn, or sacred formula—speech endowed with a mysterious, effective power in ritual.
Similarly, the Western religions start with the concept of GOD. The origins of GOD has the sense of “that which is invoked.” It indicates the mysterious and awe inspiring power called upon in prayer or sacrifice.
This is like getting in touch with pure awareness that resides deep within self. This is an experience that can only be felt and cannot be expressed fully. One ends up expressing this experience implicitly through a solemn utterance, an inspired poem, or a sacrificial prayer.
One can imagine the excitement our ancestors must have felt as they became increasingly conscious of the universe around them. Discoveries, one after another, must have fueled their insatiable curiosity. They must have been propelled toward solving bigger and greater mysteries.
They not only investigated outwards, but they also searched inwards to satisfy their curiosity to know.
That curiosity, excitement and the feeling of power that guided them came from deep within them. They invoked it again and again to delve into the mysteries around them.
And that power, which arose from deep within them became their god. It had no attributes.
But that God without attributes is none other than the pure awareness of the Self.
This awareness is peculiar. It is aware of the whole universe. But it does not identify with any part the universe.
Even today, the God without attributes is a power that lies deep within you. You can access it in deep contemplation and meditation. It responds to an intense longing to know. It helps resolve mysteries.
The God without attributes cannot be expressed through words.
One only feels great awe, and is filled with praise for it.
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