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Brahmanic

Brahmanic

9.6
Relating to Brahman, the one unchanging reality in Hindu thought
  • adjective
  • /ˈbrɑːmənɪk/
  • Specialized
: brahmánico
  • The scholar gave a lecture on Brahmanic traditions in ancient Indian philosophy.

Examples

  • Her research explores the influence of Brahmanic thought on modern spiritual practices.

  • The Brahmanic texts provide insights into Hindu philosophy.

  • The scholar gave a lecture on Brahmanic traditions in ancient Indian philosophy.

  • Many rituals in the temple are rooted in Brahmanic beliefs about the nature of reality.

  • Many scholars study Brahmanic traditions in depth.

  • Many rituals in the temple are rooted in Brahmanic beliefs about the nature of reality.

  • Her research explores the influence of Brahmanic thought on modern spiritual practices.

Surface Forms

Brahmanic positive

Morphology

Brahmanic = Brahman (transparent) = Brahman + ic

Formed directly from 'Brahman' + the adjectival suffix '-ic', meaning 'relating to Brahman'.

Etymology

Brahmanic comes from the Sanskrit word Brahman, which means 'ultimate reality' or 'the absolute' in Hindu thought. So Brahmanic describes ideas or teachings about that deep, unchanging reality.