brahmani
brahmani Lexical Profile
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• noun
A female Brahmin; a woman belonging to the highest Hindu caste, traditionally associated with priesthood, scholarly pursuits, and religious rituals.
"The elderly Brahmani carefully prepared the floral offerings and lit the oil lamps for the morning puja."
In Hindu mythology, one of the Sapta Matrika (seven mother goddesses), representing the shakti or feminine energy of the creator god Brahma.
"In the temple's ancient sandstone carvings, Brahmani is beautifully depicted with four faces and four arms, holding a rosary and riding a swan."
Word Nuance & Usage
Frequently capitalized as it refers to a specific Hindu demographic or a mythological goddess. It should not be confused with the adjective 'Brahminy', commonly used in the names of South Asian fauna like the Brahminy kite or Brahminy duck.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Sanskrit 'brāhmaṇī', the feminine form of 'brāhmaṇa' (Brahmin), denoting a female member of the highest Hindu caste, or the goddess who is the consort of Brahma.
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