Brahmanastri, Brāhmaṇastrī, Brahmana-stri: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationBrāhmaṇastrī (ब्राह्मणस्त्री) refers to the “Brahmin women”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.47 (“The ceremonious entry of Śiva”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] The mountain, after offering Pādya and Arghya to them, took Śiva along with Viṣṇu and the important gods, within. In the quadrangle inside he made us, Viṣṇu, Śiva and other important persons sit on gem-set thrones. The Nīrājana rites was then performed by Mena, her maids and the Brahmin women (brāhmaṇastrī) as well as other ladies of the city with joy. The necessary rites such as offering of Madhuparka etc. to Śiva, the supreme soul, were joyously performed by the priest who knew his duties. [...]”.
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.
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Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 11.88 < [Section VII - Special Expiation for Special Offences: (a) For Killing a Brāhmaṇa]