Knower of brahma: 1 definition
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Knower of brahma 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.
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchThe “Knower of Brahma” is denoted by the Sanskrit term Brahma-Jña, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] [The Yogin] should avoid one who says, ‘I am the knower of Brahma’ (brahmajña) [but who is also] attached to performing [vedic] sacrifices [that are] connected to the world of transmigration. [Such a person] has lost the benefit of both [Vedic] action and the [Upaniṣadic knowledge of] Brahma [and should be avoided] just as [a Brahmin avoids] an untouchable. [...]”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Brahmajna, Brahmajnanin, Untouchable, Samsarika, Samsarikakriya, Vedic sacrifice, Bhrashta, Kriyayukta, World of transmigration, Vedic action, Brahmana.
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Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 5.20 < [Chapter 5 - Karma-sannyāsa-yoga (Yoga through Renunciation of Action)]
Bhagavatpadabhyudaya by Lakshmana Suri (study) (by Lathika M. P.)
The Greatness of Guru and Manisha Panchakam < [Chapter 3 - References to Śaṅkara’s Philosophy]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CCCVII < [Mokshadharma Parva]
The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 6(b) - Classification of Vedas in Different Branches < [Book 12 - Twelfth Skandha]
Harivamsha Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter 73 - Attributes of Hari < [Book 2 - Vishnu Parva]
Jarasandhavadha Mahakavyam (by Pankaj L. Jani)