Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

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

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”

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

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”

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”

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