Bhrumadhya, Bhrūmadhya, Bhru-madhya: 12 definitions
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Bhrumadhya means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. 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
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammarBhrūmadhya (भ्रूमध्य).—Lit.centre of the brows, or eyebrows which is described as the place of air (which produces utterance or speech) at the time of the evening soma-pressing or sacrifice: cf. प्रातःसवनमाध्यन्दिनसवनतृती-यसवनक्रमेण उरःकण्ठभ्रूमध्यानि त्रीणि स्थानानि वायोर्भवन्ति । (prātaḥsavanamādhyandinasavanatṛtī-yasavanakrameṇa uraḥkaṇṭhabhrūmadhyāni trīṇi sthānāni vāyorbhavanti |) Vāj. Prāt. I. 30; cf. also भ्रुवोर्मध्ये प्राणमावेश्य सम्यक् (bhruvormadhye prāṇamāveśya samyak).
Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: academia.edu: The Śaiva Yogas and Their Relation to Other Systems of YogaBhrūmadhya (भ्रूमध्य) refers to the place “between the eyebrows” and represents one of the sixteen types of “locus” or “support” (ādhāra) according to the Netratantra. These ādhāras are called so because they “support” or “localise” the self and are commonly identified as places where breath may be retained. They are taught in two different setups: according to the tantraprakriyā and according to the kulaprakriyā. Bhrūmadhya belongs to the latter system.
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsBhrūmadhya (भ्रूमध्य) refers to “(the points) between the eyebrows”, according to verse 4.497ff of the Brahmayāmala-tantra (or Picumata), an early 7th century Śaiva text consisting of twelve-thousand verses.—Accordingly, “[...] A third series of lotuses serves as the locus for installation of the Eight Mother-goddesses, accompanied by the male deity Mātṛvīra. In this case as well the lotuses do not form a vertical axis, lying at various positions on the head and torso: the points between the eyebrows (bhrūmadhya) and between the eyes, the tip of the nose, and each ear. [...]”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: Google Books: Croaking Frogs: (Yoga)Bhrūmadhya (भ्रूमध्य) refers to the “point between the eyebrows” representing one of the sixteen vital centres of the body (i.e., ādhāra), according to the Jyotsnā 3.73 (Cf. Gorakṣaśataka 14 and Svātmārāma’s Haṭhapradīpikā 3.72).—In Haṭhayoga, ādhāra refers to a vital point of the body, a seat of vital function. Jyotsnā verse 3.73 cites a passage attributed to Gorakṣa listing the ādhāras as [e.g., bhrūmadhya (point between the eyebrows), ...]. The Haṭhapradīpikā refers to sixteen ādhāras but does not name them or explain what they are. The Gorakṣaśataka also refers to sixteen ādhāras as something the Yogī should be familiar with, but does not name them.
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchBhrūmadhya (भ्रूमध्य) refers to the “middle of one’s eyebrows”, according to the Kriyākramadyotikā pp. 139-40.—Accordingly: “[The Yogin] should fix his mind and breath on [a luminous Liṅga] situated in the middle of his eyebrows (bhrūmadhya). Having dissolved in that [Liṅga] and become [one with] it, the Yogin gradually directs his mind to the void. When his mind has disappeared, the supreme bliss of [pure] consciousness naturally shines forth. Thus, Samādhi, which is the basis of the [supernatural] powers beginning with minimization, has been taught”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramBhrūmadhya (भ्रूमध्य) refers to “that which is on the middle of one’s eyebrows”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “(Kubjikā) is the colour of (dark) blue collyrium. [...] (The snake) Ananta is said to be the anklet of her feet. Karkoṭa around (her) waist is said to be (her) belt. Takṣaka is the sacred thread and the necklace around (her) neck is Vāsuki. Kulika, adorned with tortoise earrings, is said to be on (her) ears. Padma and Mahāpadma are on the middle of (her) eyebrows [i.e., bhrūmadhya]. Thousands of snakes adorn all (her) arms. (She is) adorned with a garland of flames (that surrounds her) and she shines like thousands of lightning flashes. Such is the venerable Kubjikā’s form. One should think of it as such until it is complete”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaBhrūmadhya (भ्रूमध्य) refers to the “(spot) between the eye-brows” representing a especially dangerous spot to get bitten by snake, as taught in the Marma (“vital points of the body”) section of the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā—an important topic from Āyurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Agadatantra or Sarpavidyā).—The Kāśyapasaṃhitā specifically mentions that snake-bite in the sense organs, heart, between the eye-brows (bhrūmadhya), bosom, belly, palate, joints, neck, forehead, chin, middle of the navel and joints of the feet, is highly risky.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara SamadhiBhrūmadhya (भ्रूमध्य) refers to “between the brow” and is associated with the syllable rāṃ, according to the Cakrasaṃvara Samādhi [i.e., Cakrasamvara Meditation] ritual often performed in combination with the Cakrasaṃvara Samādhi, which refers to the primary pūjā and sādhanā practice of Newah Mahāyāna-Vajrayāna Buddhists in Nepal.—Accordingly, “[Do caturviṃśati-aṅga nyāsa; Touch twenty-one parts of one’s body with right middle finger, and recite seed syllables] ... Rāṃ in between the brow (rāṃ bhrūmadhye)”.
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarybhrūmadhya (भ्रूमध्य).—m S The space betwixt the eyebrows.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryBhrūmadhya (भ्रूमध्य).—the space between the eye-brows.
Derivable forms: bhrūmadhyam (भ्रूमध्यम्).
Bhrūmadhya is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms bhrū and madhya (मध्य).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryBhrūmadhya (भ्रूमध्य):—[=bhrū-madhya] [from bhrū] n. the interval between the eyebrows, [Mahābhārata]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusBhrūmadhya (ಭ್ರೂಮಧ್ಯ):—[noun] the place between the two eye-brows (right above the nose).
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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