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brahma

UK //ˈbrɑːmə//US //ˈbrɑːmə//

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。)

同义词:the Creator, Prajapati, Hiranyagarbha

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。)