Brahmamuni, Brahma-muni: 3 definitions
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Brahmamuni means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, the history of ancient India. 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Brahmamuni is the name of one of the eighteen Siddhars mentioned in the Abhidāna-cintāmaṇi, a 12th century lexicon by Hemacandra. The Siddhars refers to ancient intellectuals of Tamil Nadu and are the teachers of Siddha medicine: an ancient practice of South-India claiming to over 8,000 years old.
According to tradition, Nandi and Agastya learnt the Siddha system of medicine and Śivayoga from Śiva, and imparted it to a number of disciples (eg., Brahmamuni). These Siddhars are united by their philosophy, accepting the human body as the microcosm of the universe, and seeing the human evolution as the ultimate accomplishment of the regenerative power of the Universe.
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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
1) Brahmamuni (ब्रह्ममुनि) or Vinayadevasūri is the author of the Uttarādhyayanachatrīsabhāsa (in Gujarati), which represents a vernacular verse rendering of the 36 chapters of the Uttarādhyayanasūtra (dealing with the Mūlasūtra section of Jain Canonical literature) and is included in the collection of manuscripts at the ‘Vincenzo Joppi’ library, collected by Luigi Pio Tessitori during his visit to Rajasthan between 1914 and 1919.—Brahmamuni belonged to the pārśvacandragaccha and was also known as Vinayadevasūri. he was born in VS 1568 and died in VS 1646.
2) Brahmamuni (ब्रह्ममुनि) is also the author of the Nemināthavivāhalo (dealing with Jain universal history such as the Jinas and related figures).—The author, Brahmamuni, belonged to the pārśvacandragaccha, and was also known as Vinayadevasūri. he was born in VS 1568 (1511 CE), died in VS 1646 (1589 CE) and was a rather prolific writer (JgK 1, pp. 321-327).
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
India history and geography
Brahmamuni (ब्रह्ममुनि) is another name for Brahmamunivar—one of the Siddhars (Siddhas) and Rishis mentioned by Rangarasa Desiga Swamigal in his Siddhargal Potri Thoguppu. Each name in the list starts with prefix ‘Om’ followed by the Siddhar’s names and ends with refrain ‘Thiruvadigal Potri’. For example for Brahmamuni: ஓம் பிரும்மமுனிவர் திருவடிகள் போற்றி [ōm pirummamuṉivar tiruvaṭikaḷ pōṟṟi].—These Siddhas experienced union with the ultimate reality and witnessed a spiritual transformation of their intellectual, mental, vital and ultimately, physical bodies.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Muni, Brahma.
Starts with: Brahmamunivar.
Full-text: Vrahma, Vinayadeva, Vinayadevasuri, Uttaradhyayanachatrisabhasa, Brahma, Janahita, Brahmamunivar, Neminathavivahalo.
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