Ancient Indian Education (Brahmanical and Buddhist) c8.25

c8.25

‘**Brāhmaṇa.**’ Besides the *Mantra* portion, the Veda has also what is called the *Brāhmaṇa* portion. The word Brāhmaṇa is connected with the word *Brahma* which is a synonym of the word *Mantra*. Literally speaking, Mantra is that by which the *manana* or contemplation of God is attempted, while *Brahma* is that by which the worship of God is expanded or elaborated (from *bṛiṁhita*). The literature bearing upon *Brahma* is known as *Brāhmaṇa*.