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I'd go with the second one. I mean, if it's still in publication after 369 years, it must be good! :D

As far as actual bound books are concerned, I have none to recommend, as, aside from the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads, most of my knowledge of Hindu philosophy comes from the internet. However, you may find this useful, as it explains many of the philosophies found within Hinduism...

Yes and no. All that can be perceived in the world is verily Brahman. However, Brahma is saguna Brahman (Brahman with qualities and attributes) i.e. a deity. As is Shiva, Vishnu, Kali, et al. Brahma is to Brahman as a character in your dream would be to the you the dreamer.

Perhaps you are thinking of Brahman, though Brahman is no deity. It is considered to be the highest principle in Hindu philosophy; the substrate upon which the universe appears. Brahman appears in the form of deity through the lens of Maya (time, space, and causation) as Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva...

I've never heard of a deity referred to as "the mind of the universe," but that's not to say that there isn't such an association somewhere in Hinduism. In the Trimurti, with regard to the universe, it is commonly held that Brahma is the creator, Vishnu is the preserver, and Shiva is the destroyer.

Of course. There are a great many philosophies/darsanas within Hinduism. Understood. However, in a thread that offers a link to a general overview of Indian philosophy, I don't find it helpful for those who seek to learn more about the Indian view of consciousness as God/Brahman to refute it...

I think it's more because Hindus recognize that each individual is intrinsically divine and that this realization of one's own divinity is life's purpose and an individual pursuit. They generally understand that all rivers ultimately lead to the ocean.

The difference being that Hindus I've encountered generally don't think that another Hindu's view is less correct than their own or speak ill of another's path. Most Hindus accept that other philosophies (and religions, for that matter) are tailored to the individual's needs.

This is the idea, though "superorganism" is misleading. It's assigning qualities and attributes to God/consciousness/Brahman, which as I previously stated, it is devoid of (unless manifest in transactional reality as deity).

This is precisely what the video (and Hinduism) explore. The apparent I/other dichotomy. There is also the assumption that this consciousness/God needs. It is without need...nirguna...without qualities or attributes including need.

They're not, but calling "God consciousness" a temporary phenomenon create an appearance that they might be. I know you tend not to watch videos due hearing difficulties, but might be helpful to at least attempt do so here, because that is essentially the foundation of the topic here.

In vyavaharika (transactional reality), yes. But this isn't what the FB reel is discussing here, as vyavaharika is an appearance in consciousness.

Why you know I respect your personal views, Aup, this really isn't helpful for someone who wants to understand the basics of Hindu philosophy.

It's a simplification, but yes, this is a general overview of sorts. But it's also important to bear in mind that Hinduism is diverse, and there are a multitude of philosophies within in Hinduism. The "for whatever reason" he mentions toward the beginning is avidya...incorrect...

No. Apologies for being so verbose.