Brahmavicara, Brahmavicāra, Brahma-vicara: 1 definition
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Brahmavicara means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Brahmavicara.
In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Brahmavicāra (ब्रह्मविचार) (lit. “discussion concerning Brahman”) is the name of chapter 9 of the (fourth section of the) Bṛhadbrahmasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text containing over 4600 Sanskrit verses dealing primarily with Vaiṣṇava theology and practical matters concerning the Śrī-Vaiṣṇava community but also discussing aspects of Viśiṣṭādvaita philosophy.—Description of the chapter [brahmavicāra]: This chapter continues the teaching by Śiva to Bhadrabāhu and Gautama, turning to a discussion on the nature of Brahman (1-126).
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
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