Brahmin

A Brahmin (pronunciation is Brahmann) is a member of the Hindu priestly caste. The word is related to, but not to be confused with, the Hindu religious conception of the transcendent and immanent supreme soul, "Brahman".

Brahmin As the first caste of Hindu society, Brahmins have the responsibility for maintaining and communicating cultural tradition. From among their members come priests, scholars and teachers. Darshan: ...

Brahmin-priestly, scholarly, and philosopher groups. Kshatriya-warrior or political groups. Vaishya-merchant, sales, farmers, and similar groups. The sounds for these groups are: ...

brahmin: the first caste in the ancient Vedic social system of priests and teachers; metaphorically those who are on the spiritual path; to be in God (Brahman).

Brahmin - The priestly caste of the four castes in the Hindu Society. Brahmo - Member of the Brahmo Samaj, a theistic organization of India founded by Raja Rammohan Roy.

Brahmin see brahmana brahmi sthiti (Brahmisthiti) standing in the brahman, the Brahmic condition. [Gita 2.72] brhad dyau the great heaven. [Ved.] ...

BRAHMIN: A caste of Hindu society whose members are by tradition priests and scholars. CHAITANYA: ...

Brahmin - highest Hindu caste Buddhidhyana - intellectual meditation Bund - [Kashmiri] a causeway or berm built next to or into a body of water ...

Brahmin A Hindu priest. The highest class in the Hindu caste system. TOP ...

Brahmin During the Vedic period, this word meant \"knower of Brahman\" or \"one who had devoted his entire life to the study of the Vedas and the realisation of Brahman\". In later periods, it referred to the priestly class in Indian society. Budhi ...

a brahmin, a member of the highest social class of traditional Indian society; also an early type of ritual text explicating the rituals and mythology of the four Vedas; cf. Aranyaka, Upanishad, Veda Brihadaranyaka Name of an Upanishad.

The Brahmin sank himself And made his followers sink with him. Both alike were doomed.

That Brahmin, by his power showed that jiva with subtle body and said, "This is your son" . Then he said to the jiva, "Oh! My dear! Have you seen your father; your father is crying without you" .

These six Brahmins said, "It is very kind of you to have told that to us, but please give us what we want. We have not come to participate in a sacrifice, nor do we want any gold coin as dakshina from you. Tell us what you know." ...

- The eight brahminical qualities are those of the mode of supreme goodness (sattva), the purification (pavitra), the control over the mind (sama) and the senses (dama), the truthfulness (satya), the mercy (anugraha), ...

Brahmana - a brahmin, a member of the highest social class of traditional Indian society; also an early type of ritual text explicating the rituals and mythology of the four Vedas; cf. Âranyaka, Upanishad, Veda ...

Brahmin: A priest or scholar; a member of the most privileged of the four social classes of Hinduism. Brihaspati : The Hindu Deity of Wisdom; the chief of all the priests.

An orthodox Brahmin Pundit came to Kabir's house for discussing a philosophical problem. He saw the pig in front of the house. He was much upset, irritated and annoyed.

Vasishtha or Vasistha (Sanskrit) The most wealthy; a celebrated Vedic rishi, representing the typical Brahmin sage.

Nonetheless, in many cases it was preferable for a Pashupata to come from the Brahmin caste. The relationship between these Pashupata monks and the sadhu -s covered in ashes is uncertain. They may be the same or they may be different.

Most of the pants and skirts have traditional South Indian trims, complementing the vibrant cotton fabrics. These traditional fabrics are commonly used by Brahmin priests performing prayers in Indian temples.

See also: Spirit, India, Brahma, Spiritual, Brahman