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Brahmanic

Brahmanic

1 9.5
Relating to the Brahmin priests and their ritual texts and traditions in the Hindu religion
  • adjective
  • /ˈbrɑːmənɪk/
  • Specialized
: brahmánico
  • The festival included several Brahmanic ceremonies led by local priests.

Examples

  • Many Brahmanic rituals are still practiced in temples across India today.

  • The Brahmanic texts are essential for understanding Hindu rituals.

  • The ancient texts were written in a Brahmanic style that reflected the traditions of the priestly class.

  • Many scholars study Brahmanic philosophy to grasp its influence on modern thought.

  • Many Brahmanic rituals are still practiced in temples across India today.

  • The ancient texts were written in a Brahmanic style that reflected the traditions of the priestly class.

  • The Brahmanic texts are essential for understanding Hindu rituals.

Synonyms

brahmanical
vsBrahmanic
  • Formal
1 9.9

Relating to the religion, rituals, and texts of Brahmins

emphasizes ritual sections of sacred scriptures rather than general tradition
brahminical
vsBrahmanic
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Relates to Brahmins, Hindu priests, and their traditional beliefs and customs

concerns ritual traditions and liturgical texts more than social values
brahminic
vsBrahmanic
  • Specialized
1 9.9

About priests in the Hindu religion and their customs

centres on ritual practice and specific sacred texts rather than broad philosophy
brahmanistic
vsBrahmanic
  • Specialized
9.9

About the customs and beliefs of Hindu priests

focuses mainly on ritual traditions and liturgical texts

Surface Forms

Brahmanic positive

Morphology

Brahmanic = Brahman (semi-transparent) = Brahman + ic

Morphologically 'Brahman' + '-ic' is clear, but extending the meaning to 'Brahmanism', the Brahmin caste, or ritual traditions requires cultural or specialized knowledge beyond the base form.

Etymology

Brahmanic also comes from Sanskrit Brahmana and from Brahmin, words linked to the priestly class and their ritual texts and ceremonies. So Brahmanic describes things related to the priests, their rituals, and their old texts.