Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Hindi term or phrase:
brahmagyani
English translation:
Theologian, Theologist, Sage
Added to glossary by
Alka Kumar
Jul 8, 2010 07:20
13 yrs ago
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brahmagyani
Hindi to English
Art/Literary
Religion
spiritual
the exact English equivalent of the term 'Brahma-gyani'is what is desired though one can easily use terms as 'knower of the divine' but that doesn't sound too professional.
Thanks in advance for your help and cooperation.
Thanks in advance for your help and cooperation.
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C.M. Rawal
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Theologian, Theologist, Sage
ब्रह्मज्ञानी को Theologian, Theologist या Sage कह सकते हैं.
ब्रह्मज्ञान = Theology
ब्रह्मज्ञानी <===> THEOLOGIAN[N]
ब्रह्मज्ञान = Theology
ब्रह्मज्ञानी <===> THEOLOGIAN[N]
Example sentence:
Shankaracharya was a great theologian whose philosophy is a treasure. to the mankind.
Note from asker:
| thank you Rawalji. that gives the exact dictionary meaning. |
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Comment: "I checked through the thread suggested by you and it gives the exact meaning however this word is not part of the Oxford Dictionary."
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Lalit Sati
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God-realised person/soul
one who has realised God
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| thank you Lalitji. |
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Ramesh Bhatt
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Knower of the Creator's secrets/Knower of the Creator
Brahma is the God of Creation in Hindu mythology.
Brahma is also (the ever changing--hence "hidden"/"mysterious"/"unknown"/"secret"/"illusion") creation/this world/(and, by extension, also) this universe--all nature, space, time, life, society as well as thought. And by the force of logic, also all the relations natural or human.
Brahma refers to the Brahma explained above and Gyani means the one upon whom the special knowledge of this Brahma (i.e. Creator, creation, illusion, hidden, secret...) has dawned upon.
It is purely Hindu religious concept and terminology, and Buddhism and mysticism also recognise it.
Brahma is also (the ever changing--hence "hidden"/"mysterious"/"unknown"/"secret"/"illusion") creation/this world/(and, by extension, also) this universe--all nature, space, time, life, society as well as thought. And by the force of logic, also all the relations natural or human.
Brahma refers to the Brahma explained above and Gyani means the one upon whom the special knowledge of this Brahma (i.e. Creator, creation, illusion, hidden, secret...) has dawned upon.
It is purely Hindu religious concept and terminology, and Buddhism and mysticism also recognise it.
Note from asker:
| thank you Rameshji. |
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Omniscient
ब्रह्मज्ञानी is the term used for the person who knows everything i.e. सर्वज्ञ.
Note from asker:
| thank you Mridulaji. the word 'omniscient' could be very close but isn't this word used in reference to the Almighty? |
| sorry for spelling your name incorrectly! |
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knower of the Brahman
Actually brahmagyani is a technical term of Sikhism and other Indian religions. It can be used as such.
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Note added at 8 घंटे (2010-07-08 16:06:19 GMT)
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Dear Alka,
The problem is, this is a technical term specific to Hindu/Sikh religion. Equivalent terms in other languages not from the culture of these religions, such as English, is difficult to come by. In such cases, the best option would be to use the term as it is and explain the meaning as a footnote or glossary or within brackets.
For example, you could say,
Brahmagyani so-and-so Singh, or
Brahmagyani (knower of the Brahman) so-and-so Singh, or
Brahmagyani so-and-so Singh (the term brahmagyani means knower of the Brahman, i.e., the creator)
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Note added at 8 घंटे (2010-07-08 16:06:19 GMT)
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Dear Alka,
The problem is, this is a technical term specific to Hindu/Sikh religion. Equivalent terms in other languages not from the culture of these religions, such as English, is difficult to come by. In such cases, the best option would be to use the term as it is and explain the meaning as a footnote or glossary or within brackets.
For example, you could say,
Brahmagyani so-and-so Singh, or
Brahmagyani (knower of the Brahman) so-and-so Singh, or
Brahmagyani so-and-so Singh (the term brahmagyani means knower of the Brahman, i.e., the creator)
Note from asker:
| thank you Balasubramaniamji. actually 'brahmagyani' here has been used as an adjective. i was wondering if there is any single word that can be used. |
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Allknowing
Aperson who have knowledge about everything as well as past present and future.Like God knows everything.This is adjective in Hindi.Original words came from sanskrit.This word used for respect for a widely renounced person.
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| thank you Tarunji. |
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