Brahmajnana, aka: Brahmajñāna; 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.
Relevant definitions
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| Phukataphakata Brahmajnana | phukaṭaphākaṭa brahmajñāna (फुकटफाकट ब्रह्मज्ञान).—n Divine or spiritual knowledge as costing n... | |
| Koradem Brahmajnana | kōraḍēṃ brahmajñāna (कोरडें ब्रह्मज्ञान).—n Empty profession of piety or spirituality; sanctimo... | |
| Adhikara | adhikāra (अधिकार).—m An office. Authority. Rule.--- OR --- adhikāra (अधिकार) [-vibhājana-vibhāg... | |
| Brahmavetta | brahmavēttā (ब्रह्मवेत्ता) [-vit, -वित्].—a That knows bramha. | |
| Vidhvamsanem | vidhvaṃsaṇēṃ (विध्वंसणें).—v t Break, shatter, destroy. | |
| Atudanem | ātuḍaṇēṃ (आतुडणें).—v i (Poetry.) To come in contact with; to touch: and, freely, to be attaine... | |
| Lavala | lavalā (लवला) [or लवलाही, lavalāhī].—or hēṃ ad (Poetry.) Smartly, quickly, in a shake or trice.... | |
| Dehabuddhi | dēhabuddhi (देहबुद्धि).—f (S) dēhabhāva m (S) Consciousness of (dwelling in) the body. Ex. brah... | |
| Caramajnana | caramajñāna (चरमज्ञान).—n S The ultimate knowledge or truth. See brahmajñāna |
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Brahmajnana or Brahmajñāna. You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vivekachudamani (by Shankara)
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)
Laghu-yoga-vasistha (by K. Narayanasvami Aiyar)
Part 9 - The Story of Śikhidhvaja < [Chapter VI - Nirvāṇa-prakaraṇa]
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