Brahmavit: 1 definition
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Brahmavit means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Wisdom Library: Bhagavata PuranaBrahmavit (ब्रह्मवित्):—Son of Akriya (son of Gambhīra). (see Bhāgavata Purāṇa 9.17.11)
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Brahmavittu, Brahmavittva.
Full-text: Brahmavetta, Akriya, Brahmavid, Gadhi.
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Thirty minor Upanishads (by K. Narayanasvami Aiyar)
Varaha Upanishad of Krishna-Yajurveda, Chapter IV
Paingala Upanishad of Shukla-Yajurveda, Chapter IV
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CCLI < [Mokshadharma Parva]
Concept of Oneness in the Upanishads (study) (by Chandra Shekhar Upadhyaya)
Position of Upaniṣads in Vedic and Philosophical Literature < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Prasthanatrayi Swaminarayan Bhashyam (Study) (by Sadhu Gyanananddas)
6.1. Experience of Jīvanamukti < [Chapter 5 - Analysis on the basis of Soteriology]
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad (by Swāmī Mādhavānanda)
Section VII - Yajnavalkya and Uddalaka < [Chapter III]
Shakti and Shakta (by John Woodroffe)
Chapter XII - Alleged conflict of Śāstras < [Section 1 - Introductory]