Brahmaic

/brɑːˈmeɪɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of Brahma (the Hindu creator deity) or to Brahminic traditions and beliefs.

Etymology

From Sanskrit 'brahma' plus English adjective suffix '-ic.' This creates an adjective relating to the supreme deity or the traditions associated with Brahmin culture.

Kelly Says

English scholars studying Indian religions borrowed Sanskrit terms and then applied familiar English suffixes like '-ic' to create new words—this is how 'brahmaic' became the English way of saying 'relating to Brahma.'

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