The belief is that the atman of each of us may also hold a 'spark' of Brahman. For many Hindus, Brahman is present in the lives of all living things. The traditional Hindu greeting 'Namaste ...

Another way in which Brahman can be understood is Saguna Brahman. Saguna Brahman, is the idea that Brahman has form and can be understood through images. These images are manifestations of God.