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1. Brahmananoun

   prose works attached to the Samhitas instructing the bahmins to perform the very elaborate sacrificial rituals

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1. Brahmananoun

   Any of several ancient Hindu religious prose texts that explain the relationship of the Vedas to the sacrificial ceremonies.

2. brahmananoun

   The brahmin varna in Hinduism. (Plural: brahmana.)

3. brahmananoun

   A brahmin; a member of the brahmana (sense 1).

4. brahmananoun

   A prose text that explains aspects of the Vedas.

5. Etymology: Anglicized/transliterated from.

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1. Brahmana

   The Brahmanas (; Sanskrit: ब्राह्मणम्, Brāhmaṇam) are Vedic śruti works attached to the Samhitas (hymns and mantras) of the Rig, Sama, Yajur, and Atharva Vedas. They are a secondary layer or classification of Sanskrit texts embedded within each Veda, which explain and instruct on the performance of Vedic rituals (in which the related Samhitas are recited). In addition to explaining the symbolism and meaning of the Samhitas, Brahmana literature also expounds scientific knowledge of the Vedic Period, including observational astronomy and, particularly in relation to altar construction, geometry. Divergent in nature, some Brahmanas also contain mystical and philosophical material that constitutes Aranyakas and Upanishads.Each Veda has one or more of its own Brahmanas, and each Brahmana is generally associated with a particular Shakha or Vedic school. Less than twenty Brahmanas are currently extant, as most have been lost or destroyed. Dating of the final codification of the Brahmanas and associated Vedic texts is controversial, as they were likely recorded after several centuries of oral transmission. The oldest Brahmana is dated to about 900 BCE, while the youngest are dated to around 700 BCE.

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1. brahmana

   A Brahmana, in Hinduism, is a member of the highest or priestly caste among the four main castes (Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Sudra). It is believed that they are born from the mouth of the cosmic man or divine entity called Purusha. They have traditionally been associated with the pursuit of knowledge and are considered the keepers and transmiters of religious and philosophical knowledge. Brahmanas are often tasked with the performance of sacred rituals, teaching of religious texts, and providing spiritual guidance to the community. Therefore, the term 'Brahmana' can also be used to refer to a religious scripture written in ancient India that discusses Vedic rituals and ceremonies.

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1. Brahmana

   The Brāhmaṇas are part of the Hindu śruti literature. They are commentaries on the four Vedas, detailing the proper performance of rituals. Each Vedic shakha had its own Brahmana, and it is not known how many of these texts existed during the Mahajanapadas period. A total of 19 Brahmanas are extant at least in their entirety: two associated with the Rigveda, six with the Yajurveda, ten with the Samaveda and one with the Atharvaveda. Additionally, there are a handful of fragmentarily preserved texts. They vary greatly in length; the edition of the Shatapatha Brahmana fills five volumes of the Sacred Books of the East, while the Vamsa Brahmana can be printed on a single page. The Brahmanas are glosses on the mythology, philosophy and rituals of the Vedas. Whereas the Rig Veda expressed uncertainty and was not dogmatic, the Brahmanas express confidence in the infallible power of the mantras. The Brahmanas hold the view that, if expressed correctly, the texts will not fail. They were composed during a period of urbanisation and considerable social change.During the first millennium bce the people who composed the Veda gradually abandoned their nomadic lifestyle and began to build. During this time the rituals became more complex, giving rise to developments in mathematics, geometry, animal anatomy and grammar.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of brahmana in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

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   The numerical value of brahmana in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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