A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Brahmarsi
This page describes Brahmarsi which is located on page 338 of the first volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Brahmarsi” according to 23 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Ramayana of Valmiki [by Hari Prasad Shastri]
O You Gods, let the son of Brahma, Shri Vasishtha, fully acquainted with the Vedic science, acknowledge me as a brahmarishi. If this desire of mine be fulfilled, you may all depart.” Thereupon the gods appeared before Shri Vasishtha, who having acquiesced in their wish and sealed his friendship with Vishvamitra, said to him: “Verily you are now a brahmarishi and as such I acknowledge you.” Thereafter the gods returned to their own region....
Read full contents: Chapter 65 - Vishvamitra performs another thousand years’ austerities
Sankhayana-grihya-sutra [by Hermann Oldenberg]
Now, after having paid reverence to Brahman, to the Brahmarishi, to (those who descend from) Brahman's womb, to Indra, Prajapati, Vasishtha, Vamadeva, Kahola Kaushitaki, Mahakaushitaki, Suyajna Shaṅkhayana, Ashvalayana, Aitareya, Mahaitareya, Katyayana, Shatyayana, Shakalya, Babhru, Babhravya, Mandu, Mandavya, and to all the teachers of the past, we will henceforth explain the rules for the Aranyaka as forming the subject of Svadhyaya (private recitation of a text). 2....
Read full contents: Adhyaya VI, Khanda 1
Ramayana [by Manmatha Nath Dutt]
Thus addressed by Vasishtha, that one cognizant of words humbly said in reply to that Brahmarshi of incomparable power. The might of the Kshatriyas is not great, the Brahmanas are more mighty than they. O Brahmana, super-human is the power of the Brahmanas, excelling that of the Kshatriyas. Your power is immeasurable; and the exceedingly energetic Vishvamitra is not more powerful than thyself. Your energy is unequalled....
Read full contents: Chapter LIV
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