Brahmagranthi, Brahmāgranthi: 6 definitions
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Brahmagranthi 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramBrahmāgranthi (ब्रह्माग्रन्थि) refers to the “Knot of Brahmā” and represents one of the “sixteen knots” (granthi), according to the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “(1) The Knot called Ananta, which is HAṂSA, should be placed (on the body). It is at the middle toe of the sixteen parts (of the body).The Knot of Time is below the ankle. [...] (8) (The Knot) called Brahmā is in the penis (svādhiṣṭhāna) and (9) the Knot of the Moon (soma) is in the stomach. [...]”.
The sixteen Knots [i.e., brahmāgranthi] are parts of the goddess’s body. Accordingly, they are projected into the adept’s body to transform it into the Triple Fort, that is, the triangular body of the goddess replete with the energies of the sacred seats. She is both with form, consisting of the letters and mantras, and without form as the Transmental (manonmanī) energy of the god.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryBrahmagranthi (ब्रह्मग्रन्थि).—
1) Name of a particular joint of the body.
2) Name of the knot which ties together the 3 threads of the यज्ञोपवीत (yajñopavīta).
Derivable forms: brahmagranthiḥ (ब्रह्मग्रन्थिः).
Brahmagranthi is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms brahman and granthi (ग्रन्थि).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Brahmagranthi (ब्रह्मग्रन्थि):—[=brahma-granthi] [from brahma > brahman] m. Name of the knot which ties together the 3 threads forming the sacred cord, [Gobhila-śrāddha-kalpa [Scholiast or Commentator]] ([Religious Thought and Life in India 361])
2) [v.s. ...] of a [particular] joint of the body, [Catalogue(s)]
[Sanskrit to German]
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 corpusBrahmagraṃthi (ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಗ್ರಂಥಿ):—[noun] = ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಗಂಟು - [brahmagamtu -] 1.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Brahman, Brahma, Granthi.
Full-text: Vishnugranthi, Granthi, Pranayama, Mantrasadhana, Svadhishthana, Kundalini Yoga, Brahma.
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Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
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Yoga-kundalini Upanishad of Krishna-Yajurveda, Chapter I
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Shat-cakra-nirupana (the six bodily centres) (by Arthur Avalon)
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