1. Brahman refers to the all-pervading aspect of God, often called "the all-pervading world-soul." Since everything comes from God, it is non-different from Him. Scripture states "everything is Brahman." This sat (eternal) aspect of God is realised by understanding one's own eternal nature as atman.
2. Antaryami means "the controller within" and refers to God residing within the hearts of all beings. He is sometimes called the Supersoul, Paramatman. The Katha Upanishad likens the soul and the Supersoul to two birds sitting within the same tree (i.e. the heart). The Supersoul is initially perceived in various ways, through memory, instinct, intelligence, inspiration, and exceptional ability. He is the object of meditation for many mystic yogis. This feature of God represents his cit (knowledge) aspect.
3. Bhagavan means "one endowed with unlimited opulence" and refers to God who lives beyond this material world. Bhagavan is personal and the individual soul can enter into a direct relationship with him, thus experiencing ananda (spiritual pleasure).
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THE ONE ETERNAL RELIGION : SANTANA DHARMA
"According to the notion of sanatana-dharma, the eternal and intrinsic inclination of the living entity (atman) is to perform seva (service). Sanatana-dharma, being transcendental, refers to universal and axiomatic laws that are beyond our temporary belief systems. Most adherents prefer to call their tradition Sanatana-dharma rather than using the more recent term, "Hinduism," which they consider has sectarian connotations. (Sometimes another category is added, called sadharana--dharma, general moral rules for everyone.)" AKB