Brahmajnana, aka: Brahmajñāna, Brahman-jnana; 3 Definition(s)
Introduction
Brahmajnana means something in 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
Purāṇa
Brahmajñāna (ब्रह्मज्ञान).—One of the four means of attaining mukti.*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 105. 16.
The Purāṇas (पुराण, purana) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahāpurāṇas total over 400,000 ślokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
brahmajñāna (ब्रह्मज्ञान).—n (S) Knowledge of brahma as the cause and the essence of the universe,--as, according to the Vedant system, the substantive basis of all bodies and beings physical, spiritual, and divine. See under brahma. Applied freely in the general sense of Divine, spiritual, sacred, or holy knowledge. Pr. lōkāsa sāṅgē bra0 āpaṇa kōraḍā pāṣāṇa.
(Source): DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarybrahmajñāna (ब्रह्मज्ञान).—n Knowledge of bramha as the cause and the essence of the universe. Divine knowledge.
(Source): DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-EnglishMarathi 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.
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| Jnana | Jñāna (ज्ञान).—[jñā-bhāve lyuṭ]1) Knowing, understanding, becoming acquainted with, proficiency... | |
| Brahman | Brahman (ब्रह्मन्).—n. [bṛṃh-manin nakārasyākāre ṛto ratvam; cf. Uṇ.4.145.]1) The Supreme Being... | |
| Brahmaloka | Brahmaloka (ब्रह्मलोक).—the world of Brahman. Derivable forms: brahmalokaḥ (ब्रह्मलोकः).Brahmal... | |
| Jnanendriya | Jñānendriya (ज्ञानेन्द्रिय) refers to “consciousness”, according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthas... | |
| Brahmapurana | Brahmapurāṇa (ब्रह्मपुराण).—Name of one of the eighteen Purāṇas. Derivable forms: brahmapurāṇam... | |
| Brahmasana | Brahmāsana (ब्रह्मासन).—a particular position for profound meditation. Derivable forms: brahmās... | |
| Brahmabandhu | Brahmabandhu (ब्रह्मबन्धु).—1) a contemptuous term for a Brāhmaṇa, an unworthy Brāhmaṇa (cf. Ma... | |
| Jnanamudra |
In the Jñānamudrā (ज्ञानमुद्रा), the tips of the middle finger and of the thumb are joined t... | |
| Brahmavrinda | Brahmavṛnda (ब्रह्मवृन्द).—an assemblage of Brāhmaṇas. Derivable forms: brahmavṛndam (ब्रह्मवृन... | |
| Brahmapada | Brahmapada (ब्रह्मपद).—1) the rank or position of a Brāhmaṇa. 2) the place of the Supreme Spiri... | |
| Bhavishyajnana | Bhaviṣyajñāna (भविष्यज्ञान).—knowledge of futurity. Derivable forms: bhaviṣyajñānam (भविष्यज्ञा... | |
| Brahmarandhra | Brahmarandhra (ब्रह्मरन्ध्र) is the name of an Ayurvedic recipe defined in the fourth volume of... | |
| Brahmavrata | Brahmavrata (ब्रह्मव्रत) refers to the “vow of celibacy” according to the 2nd-century Tattvārth... | |
| Nirguna Brahman |
There are actually two kinds of Brahman:
Saguṇa Brahman [Brahman enmeshed in the mod... | |
| Saguna Brahman |
There are actually two kinds of Brahman:
Saguṇa Brahman [Brahman enmeshed in the mod... |
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Brahmajnana, Brahmajñāna or Brahman-jnana. You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vivekachudamani (by Shankara)
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
The Mandukya Upanishad (Gaudapa Karika and Shankara Bhashya)
Mandukya Upanishad, verse 5 < [Chapter I - Agama Prakarana (Scripture)]
Lesson X - The Illumination < [Book I - Shiksha Valli]
Chapter II - Brahma-vidyā in a Nutshell < [A - Brahmavidyā expounded]
Chapter III - Some Minor Contemplations < [Book III - Bhriguvalli]
Shakti and Shakta (by John Woodroffe)
Chapter XII - Alleged conflict of Śāstras < [Section 1 - Introductory]
Chapter XXVI - Śākta Sādhanā (the Ordinary Ritual) < [Section 3 - Ritual]
Chapter VI - Śakti and Śākta < [Section 1 - Introductory]
Preceptors of Advaita (by T. M. P. Mahadevan)
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