
brahma
词源
源自梵语'ब्रह्मन्' (brahman),原意为'祈祷'或'神圣力量',后演变为指代宇宙最高原理。
noun
❶ 印度教三大主神之一,被视为宇宙的创造者,常被描绘为四头四臂的形象,手持象征创造力的法器。
“Brahma is often depicted with four heads, representing the four Vedas.”
(梵天常被描绘为四个头,象征四部吠陀经。)
“In Hindu temples, Brahma is less commonly worshipped compared to Vishnu and Shiva.”
(在印度教寺庙中,梵天受到的崇拜通常少于毗湿奴和湿婆。)
❶ 指印度教哲学中的终极实在或宇宙精神,是万物存在的本源与归宿。
“The Upanishads describe Brahma as the eternal, infinite reality.”
(《奥义书》将梵描述为永恒无限的终极实在。)
“Yogis seek to unite their individual soul with Brahma through meditation.”
(瑜伽修行者通过冥想寻求个体灵魂与梵的结合。)
常见短语
Brahma Muhurta — 印度教传统中的神圣时辰,指日出前约1.5小时,被认为最适合冥想和灵修的时间段。
“Yogis wake up during Brahma Muhurta to practice meditation.”
(瑜伽修行者在梵时起床进行冥想练习。)
Brahma Loka — 印度教宇宙观中梵天居住的天界,是修行者达到的最高精神境界之一。
“Sages who attain enlightenment are said to dwell in Brahma Loka.”
(据说获得觉悟的圣贤居住在梵界。)