brahmana
IPA: brˈɑmˈænʌ
Root Word: Brahmana
noun
- (Hinduism) Any of several ancient Hindu religious prose texts that explain the relationship of the Vedas to the sacrificial ceremonies.
- The brahmin varna in Hinduism. (Plural: brahmana.)
- A brahmin; a member of the brahmana (sense 1).
- A prose text that explains aspects of the Vedas.
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Examples of "brahmana" in Sentences
- The Brahmana was known as the highest caste in ancient Indian society
- The Brahmana priest performed rituals and ceremonies in Hindu temples
- In traditional Hindu culture, the Brahmana was considered to be the spiritual and intellectual elite
- The Brahmana class played a crucial role in preserving and transmitting sacred texts and teachings
- Many ancient Indian texts, such as the Vedas, were written and passed down by Brahmana scholars
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