Brahmajala, Brahma-jala, Brahmajāla: 2 definitions
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Brahmajala means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali. 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: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationBrahmajala (ब्रह्मजल) refers to the “sacred river water”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.44 (“Menā regains consciousness”).—Accordingly, as Menā said to her daughter (Pārvatī): “O wretched daughter, what is it that you have done? This is extremely painful to me. You have given gold and brought a glass piece, O wicked girl. You have cast away sandal paste and smeared yourself with mud. You have driven away the swan and have held a crow in your hands. Setting aside the sacred river water (brahmajala) you have drunk the well-water. Losing the sun you have clung to the glowworm in all earnestness. [...]”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryBrahmajāla refers to: divine, excellent net, N. of a Suttanta (D No. 1) Vism. 30; VbhA. 432, 516; KhA 12, 36, 97; SnA 362, 434.
Note: brahmajāla is a Pali compound consisting of the words brahma and jāla.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Jala, Brahma.
Starts with: Brahmajala Sutra, Brahmajalasutra.
Full-text: Brahmajalasutra, Brahmajala Sutra, Vatthuvijja, Dighabhanaka, Tayana, Dhammapariyaya, Tathagata, Third Buddhist Council, Ambalatthika, Kalyani Vihara, Suvannabhumi, Paribbajaka, Suppiya, Brahma World.
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