Implications of Parallel Descriptions of Monks and Brahmins : หน้า 47/141
DIRI Journal : หน้า 47/141 This text explores the implications of comparing descriptions of Monks and Brahmins as discussed by Gombrich, highlighting their origins and roles.
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The text delves into how Gombrich compares the descriptions of Brahmins and Monks, emphasizing the dual interpretations of the term 'brahma-' as both the masculine creator and the neuter ultimate reality. The discussion illustrates the complexities within the descriptions found in sacred texts, ultimately enriching our understanding of these two significant religious figures. Notably, the Brahmins are portrayed as children of Brahmā, with their existence deeply tied to their creator, while the nuanced meanings of 'brahma-' can lead to varying interpretations that affect the understanding of their theological implications. For further analysis, visit dmc.tv.
หัวข้อประเด็น
-Brahmins in sacred texts
-Comparison of Monks and Brahmins
-Gombrich's interpretations
-Understanding 'brahma-' in context
-The roles of Brahmins and Monks in religion
-Dual meanings in religious texts
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Implications of Parallel Descriptions of Monks and Brahmins
As Gombrich points out, the passage in question is comparable to the Brahmins’ claim:46
brahmanā va brahmuo putṭā orasā mukhato jāta brahma-jā brahma-nimmitā brahma-dāyādā.
D.III.81.
The Brahmins are Brahmā’s own children, born of his mouth, born of Brahmā, created by Brahmā, heirs of Brahmā.
Grammatically, the component ‘brahma-’ in the three compounds brahmajā, brahmanimmitā, and brahmadāyādā may be translated either as a masculine Brahmā which refers to the bramanical creator, or a neuter brahman which represents brahmanical ultimate reality.47 Therefore, from the above two parallel passages, the comparable context may be arranged in two forms, according to two different translations of the term ‘brahma-’ as follows.
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46 Gombrich, op. cit., p. 163.
47 Ibid p. 165. Here, Gombrich briefly mentions the distinction between the masculine Brahmā (the creator) and the neuter brahman (ultimate reality).
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