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brahmana

 

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Noun brahmana has 1 sense
  1. Brahmana - prose works attached to the Samhitas instructing the Brahmins to perform the very elaborate sacrificial rituals
    --1 is a kind of
    Vedic literature, Veda

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Brahmana

Noun (Sanskrit):

1. In Hinduism, one of the four ancient texts of sacred knowledge called Vedas. The Brahmanas contain explanations of the rituals, ceremonies, and sacrifices mentioned in the Vedas.

Example sentence: The priest recited verses from the Brahmana during the traditional fire ceremony.


Noun (Hinduism):

2. A member of the highest Hindu caste, traditionally engaged in scholarly and priestly duties.

Example sentence: The Brahmana led the community in performing religious rituals and offering prayers.


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