Aranyaka Vedic: forest texts

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brahmana

A member of the most intelligent class among the four occupational divisions in the varnashrama social system.

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Taittiriya Aranyaka: (Sanskrit) A forest treatise of Krishna Yajur Veda.

See: Veda.

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A Theosophical definition of Brahmana :

Brahmana

(Sanskrit) A word having several meanings in Hindu sacred literature. Brahmana is both noun and adjective, as noun signifying a member of the first of the four Vedic classes, and as adjective signifying what belongs to a Brahmana or what is Brahmanical. Secondly, it signifies one of the portions of the Vedic literature, containing rules for the proper usage of the mantras or hymns at sacrifices, explanations in detail of what these sacrifices are, illustrated by legends and old stories.

Another adjective with closely similar meaning is Brahma. An old-fashioned English way of spelling Brahmana is Brahmin.

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Brhad-aranyaka. See BRIHAD-ARANYAKA

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Brahmana:

Brahmana: A member of the intellectual, priestly class; the first Vedic social order.

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Brahmana: (Sanskrit) "Knower of God." 1) One of four primary sections of each Veda; concerned mainly with details of yajna, or sacrificial fire worship, and specific duties and rules of conduct for priests, but also rich in philosophical lore. 2) The first of the four varnas, or social classes, comprising pious souls of exceptional learning, including priests, educators and humanity's visionary guides. Also spelled brahmin. See: brahmin, varna dharma, Vedas.

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Brahmana:

Brahmana (Braahmana). A section of each of the four Vedas dwelling on the meaning and use of mantras and hymns at various sacrifices.

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Brahmana: (Sanskrit) "Knower of God."

1)    One of four primary sections of each Veda; concerned mainly with details of yajna, or sacrificial fire worship, and specific duties and rules of conduct for priests, but also rich in philosophical lore.

2)    The first of the four varnas, or social classes, comprising pious souls of exceptional learning, including priests, educators and humanity's visionary guides. Also spelled brahmin.

See: brahmin, varna dharma, Vedas.

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Brahmanas (Sanskrit) Hindu Sacred Books. Works composed by, and for Brahmans. Commentaries on those portions of the Vedas which were intended for the ritualistic use and guidance of the "twice-born (Dwija) or Brahmans.

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Sagnika-brahmana - is a brahmana who keeps a perpetual fire burning in his house for the sake of performing yajna.

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Aitareya Brahmana: (Sanskrit) Part of the Rig Veda dealing principally with worship and ceremonies of royal inauguration. See: Rig Veda, Vedas.

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Shatapatha Brahmana: (Sanskrit) "Priest manual of 100 paths."

A priestly manual of the Shukla Yajur Veda, dealing with theology, philosophy and modes of worship.

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Adbhuta Brahmana (Sanskrit). The Brahmana of miracles; treats of marvels, auguries, and various phenomena.

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Aitareya Brahmana: (Sanskrit) Part of the Rig Veda dealing principally with worship and ceremonies of royal inauguration. See: Rig Veda, Vedas.

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Adbhuta-Brahmana (Sanskrit) (from adbhuta wonderful, marvelous + brahmana portion of the Vedas treating of ritual, prayer, sacrifices, and mantra)

One of the eight Brahmanas belonging to the Sama-Veda, dealing with omens, auguries, and extraordinary wonders.

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Gopatha Brahmana:

Gopatha Brahmana (Braahmana). One of the Brahmana texts of the Vedas.

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Aithareya Brahmana:

Aithareya Brahmana (Braahmana). A Brahmana texts of the Veda.

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brahmana thread

a loop of six to nine threads, worn around the neck and torso of a male brahmana, used in chanting mantras.

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Satapatha-Brahmana {SD; BCW}

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Brahmana Period One of the four periods into which Vedic literature has been divided by Orientalists.

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Agni-Brahmana:

Agni-Brahmana (-Braahmana). Word for the Section on horse sacrifice.

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