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برهمن

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root entry pertains to the term 'Brahman', referring to the priests and scholars of Hinduism. It defines the term and its associated religious and intellectual roles within the context of Indian religious traditions.

Derived headwords

البِرْهَمَنname
  1. 1.
    Brahmanclassical

    The priestly or learned class in Hinduism, often associated with spiritual knowledge and religious rituals.

Parallel reading

البِرْهَمَن، بكسر الموحدة، وفتح الراء وسكون الهاء وفتح الميم: عالم السمنية وعابدهم
Al-Barahman, with a kasra on the ba, a fatha on the ra, sukoon on the ha, and a fatha on the mim: the scholar and worshipper of the Saminya (Hindus).
نقله الأزهري، رحمه الله تعالى
Al-Azhari, may God have mercy on him, transmitted it.