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Brihadbrahma, ṛh, Brihad-brahma: 2 definitions

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Brihadbrahma means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

The Sanskrit term ṛh can be transliterated into English as Brhadbrahma or Brihadbrahma, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Brihadbrahma in Purana glossary
: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

ṛh (बृहद्ब्रह्मा).—See Bṛhadkīrti.

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The Purana (पुरा�, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

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: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

Bṛhadbrahma (बृहद्ब्रह्�) or ṛh󳾲ṃh is a relatively long work belonging to the Pāñcarātra corpus. It is set apart from much of the literature not only for its learned expositions of Vaiṣṇava theology but also for its detailed discussions of practical matters of concern to the Śrī-Vaiṣṇava community. [...] The four sections of the Bṛhadbrahma-Saṃhitā contain 40 chapters. The framework dialogue is between Brahmā and some sages, but within this structure are presented Śrī’s and also Nārāyaṇa’s instructions to Brahmā as well as at least two rather lengthy stories-within-stories. The total number of śǰ첹 in this work is well over 4600, no doubt one of the reasons why the attribute �ṛh� has become part of its title.

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Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.

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