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Bhima (the frightful), in the mythology of India, is a surname of Siva. The same name is also carried by two other mythological characters, one a scholar of Siva, and the other a son of Pandu, also of supernatural strength. During the war between the Kurus and Pandus he saved his brothers from death by … Continue reading “Bhima”

Bhogavati in the mythology of India, is a city of the infernal region, inhabited only by snakes, in which the despisers of laws are tortured by bites of snakes. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bhikshu in the religion of India, is the highest of the four grades of the castes of Brahmins, into which every Brahmin enters in his seventy-second year, if he can meet the ascetic requirements necessary for admission to this honor. He is then looked upon as a perfect saint, whom nothing separates from entering Paradise … Continue reading “Bhikshu”

Bhedabheda (Skr. “different [yet] not different”) A philosophy admitting the point of view of bheda (s.v.) as well as that of abheda (s.v.), depending on the mental and spiritual attainment of the person. — K.F.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Bheda (Skr. different, distinct) Non-identity, particularly in reference to any philosophy of dualism which recognizes the existence of two opposed principles or admits of a difference between the essentially human and the Absolute. — K.F.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Bhavan is the exercise of meditation enjoined upon the Buddhist priests. At the close of the day, or at the dawn, they must seek a place where they will be free from interruption, and, with the body in a suitable posture, they must meditate on the glory of Buddha, the excellence of the bana (q.v.), … Continue reading “Bhavan”

Bhavana (the All-bearing), in the mythology of India, is one of the most honorable names given to the wife of Siva. She is identical with the mighty goddess Maja, the all-awakening love, the first mother. The myths of India affirm that she is both mother and wife of the great trinity Brahma, Vishnu, and Siva. … Continue reading “Bhavana”

Bhava in the mythology of India, was a surname of Siva; it signifies, he who produces, and therefore applies much rather to the all-producing power of Brahma than to the destroyer Siva. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bhasya (Skr. speaking) Commentary. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Bhasma in the religious doctrine of India, is a mixture of the dust of sandal-wood and dry cow-dung. With it a certain mark (Terunama) is made on the forehead, by which the various religious sects distinguish themselves. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature