Brahmarshi
In
Samsara
, the cycle of birth and death.
Order
The superlative title of Brahmarshi is not attested in the
Sanskrit epics
.
According to this classification, a Brahmarshi is the ultimate expert of religion and spiritual knowledge known as 'Brahmajnana'. Below him are the Maharishis (Great Rishis).[1]
The .
Vasishta, and Shandilya are the seven brahmarshis.[1] But there is another list of Saptarishi also who are also Gotra-pravartakas
, i.e.,founders of Brahamanical clans, and this second list appeared somewhat later, but belongs to ancient period.
All the hymns of
river Koshi
.
Parasurama and Jamadagni have also been credited the title of Brahmarishi by Bhishma as in Mahabharata.
The Period of the Manusmriti
Brahmarshi-desha, 'the country of the holy sages,' includes the territories of the
Panchalas and Surasenas (i.e. the eastern half of the State of Patiala and of the Delhi division of the Punjab, the Alwar State and adjacent territory in Rajputana, the region which lies between the Ganges and the Jumna, and the Mathura District in the United Provinces).[2]
See also
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References
- ^ a b Ghodke, N. B. (1995). An Introduction to the Panorama of Hinduism. Prasaranga, Karnatak University.
- ^ Rapson, E. J. (1914). Ancient India, from the earliest times to the first century, A.D.. (pp.50-51)