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Brahmachari (other)
Brahmachari may refer to: People * Brahmachari, a male who practices ''brahmacharya'', a type of living as per Hindu Vedic Scriptures, feminine ''Brahmacharini'' *Dhirendra Brahmachari (1924–1994), Indian yogi *Keshavananda Brahmachari (1830–1942), Indian Kriya yogi *Mahanambrata Brahmachari (1904–1999), Indian Hindu monk *Mohanananda Brahmachari (1904–1999), Indian guru *Prabhudutt Brahmachari (fl. mid 20th century), Indian religious leader *Samir K. Brahmachari (born 1952), Indian biophysicist *Shuddhaanandaa Brahmachari (born 1949), Indian author and motivational speaker *Sita Brahmachari (born 1966), British author *Upendranath Brahmachari (1873–1946), Indian physician and scientist *Vishnubawa Brahmachari (1825–1871), Indian Marathi Hindu revivalist Film *Brahmachari (1938 film), ''Brahmachari'' (1938 film), an Indian Marathi-language film starring Meenakshi Shirodkar and Master Vinayak *Brahmachari (1968 Hindi film), ''Brahmachari'' (1968 Hindi film), an Indian fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brahmacharya
''Brahmacharya'' (; Sanskrit: Devanagari: ब्रह्मचर्य) is the concept within Indian religions that literally means "conduct consistent with Brahman" or "on the path of Brahman". Brahmacharya, a discipline of controlling the senses, is seen as a way to liberation. Though sexual restraint is a part of brahmacharya, brahmacharya encompasses all striving toward a passionless state. In one context, ''brahmacharya'' is the first of four '' ashrama'' (age-based stages) of a human life. The ''brahmacharya'' (bachelor student) stage of life – from childhood up to twenty-five years of age – was focused on education and included the practice of celibacy. In this context, it connotes chastity during the student stage of life for the purposes of learning from a ''guru'' (teacher), and during later stages of life for the purposes of attaining spiritual liberation or moksha. In the Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist monastic traditions, ''brahmacharya'' implies, among othe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upendranath Brahmachari
Rai Bahadur Sir Upendranath Brahmachari ; 19 December 1873 – 6 February 1946) was a prominent Indian physician and scientist. In 1922, he synthesised urea-stibamine (carbostibamide) and demonstrated its effectiveness in treating kala-azar (visceral leishmaniasis). Early life Brahmachari was born on 19 December 1873 in Sardanga village near Purbasthali, District Burdwan, West Bengal, India. His father, Nilmony Brahmachari, was a physician in East Indian Railways and his mother was Saurabh Sundari Devi. He completed his early education from Eastern Railways Boys' High School in Jamalpur, Bihar. In 1893, he earned a BA degree from Hooghly Mohsin College with honours in Mathematics and Chemistry. Following this, Brahmachari pursued further studies in Medicine and Higher Chemistry. In 1894, he obtained a master's degree from Presidency College, Kolkata. In 1898, he married Nani Bala Devi. In the 1900 M.B. Examination of the University of Calcutta, Brahmachari excelled – fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brahmachari (1992 Film)
''Brahmachari'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Muktha Srinivasan in his last directorial venture. The film stars Nizhalgal Ravi and Gautami. It was released on 15 January 1992. Plot Ganesan is a bachelor and wants to get married as soon as possible. Ganesan and his friend Panchavarnam look for the perfect bride. Later, Ganesan falls in love with Malathi at first sight. He follows her everywhere and even proposes his wish to marry her. At first, Malathi refuses but she then accepts his love. Malathi is from a rich family and her father Periya Thiruvadi only wants a rich groom, while Ganesan is a poor guy. There comes Ganesan's uncle from Dubai and the lovers think that he is rich. Knowing the news, Thiruvadi is urged to prepare their wedding. His uncle turns out to be a simple hairdresser in Dubai. Ganesan, Malathi and his uncle decide to maintain the lie until the end of the wedding. What transpires later forms the crux of the story. Cast Soundtra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brahmachari (1972 Film)
''Brahmachari'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam language film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by S. S. T. Lakshmanan, S. S. T. Subramaniyam and Thiruppathi Chettiyar. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Adoor Bhasi and Jose Prakash in the lead roles. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy. The film was a remake of the 1967 Tamil film '' Penne Nee Vaazhga'' which was also remade in Telugu as '' Brahmachari'' (1968) and in Hindi as ''Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari''(1971). Cast *Prem Nazir as Jayachandran * Sharada as Sreedevi/Vasanthy *Adoor Bhasi as Veeramarthandan Pilla *Bahadoor as Soman *T. R. Omana as Bhargavi Pilla *Jose Prakash as Venugopal *Rani Chandra as Vimala * Sujatha as Suvarna * Kunchan as Kuttappan *Sankaradi as Unnithan *Baby *T. S. Muthaiah as Sreedevi's father * V. D. Rajappan as the Appunni *Yamuna *Ambili *Girija *John Varghese *Justin *Oolan Ramu *Treesa Soundtrack The music was composed by V. Dakshinamoorthy and the lyrics were written by Vay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brahmachari (1968 Telugu Film)
''Brahmachari'' () is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film, produced by A. V. Subba Rao under the Prasad Art Productions banner and directed by T. Rama Rao. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jayalalithaa, with music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. It was released on 1 February 1968. The film was remade in Hindi as '' Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari'' (1971). It was loosely based on the 1967 Tamil movie '' Penne Nee Vaazhga''. Plot The film begins with Ramakrishna, a devout worshiper of Hanuman, who vows celibacy. Vasantha, his colleague, endears his nobleness. Raisahib Parandhamaiah, his father, a domineering paterfamilias, is distressed by him. Once, the college walks to a picnic where Ramakrishna unintentionally misplaces Vasantha's locket. So, in regret, he bestows his locket when his naughty friend takes a photograph and writes a love letter to Vasantha, forging Ramakrishna's signature. Parallelly, in a glimpse, Raisahib plots to perform the espousal of Ramakrishn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brahmachari (1968 Hindi Film)
''Brahmachari'' () is a 1968 Indian film. Written by Sachin Bhowmick, it is a G. P. Sippy, G. P. and Ramesh Sippy production directed by Bhappi Sonie. The film stars Shammi Kapoor, Rajshree, Pran (actor), Pran, Mumtaz (Indian actress), Mumtaz, Jagdeep, Sachin (actor), Sachin and Asit Sen. The music was by Shankar Jaikishan. The film became a box office Super Hit and won several awards, including Filmfare Best Movie Award. It was later remade in Tamil as ''Enga Mama'' (1970) and in Telugu language, Telugu as ''Devudu Mamayya'' (1981). The film's main theme was also an inspiration for the 1987 film ''Mr. India (1987 film), Mr. India''. Plot Brahmachari (Shammi Kapoor), an orphan with no identity, takes care of many orphans in his own home. One day he saves a young woman Sheetal (Rajshree) from committing suicide. She's in love with Ravi Khanna (Pran) who is promiscuous. Brahmachari promises to unite her with Ravi in return for money. While working day and night on her appearance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brahmachari (1938 Film)
''Brahmachari'' () is a 1938 black and white Marathi film. The film was directed by Master Vinayak and written by Pralhad Keshav Atre and starred Master Vinayak himself along with Meenakshi Shirodkar in lead roles.The film was also made in Hindi language. Atre paired with Master Vinayak for the second time for this film after the 1937 film ''Dharmaveer''. Apart from the witty dialogues and satirical theme, the film became popular for Shirodkar's seductive song sequence wearing a swimsuit. Plot Audumbar is a young and ordinary man. On one occasion he happens to listen to the lecture given by Deshbhakta Jatashankar. Jatashankar in his speech emphasizes discipline and celibacy. This speech inspires Audumbar and he decides to join the Institute of Acharya Chandiram. He renounces his sexual desires and also throws away his collection of posters of film actors. But at the institute, he comes across Kishori, a young woman and all his vows to Brahmacharya are tested. Kishori tempts Au ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vishnubawa Brahmachari
Vishnu Bhikaji Gokhale (1825–1871), popularly known as Vishnubawa Brahmachari and as Brahmachari Bawa, was a 19th-century Marathi Hindu revivalist. An ascetic defender of the Hindu dharma, he was known for his religious polemics, chiefly against Christianity. He was known for his "witty repartee and vigorous argument" confronting Christian missionaries and, occasionally, other Hindus. His 1857 debates in Bombay were widely publicized in English and Marathi in at least nine books. He has been described variously as "the first great revivalist of modern Maharashtra," "predecessor of the two great swamis of modern times, Dayananda and Vivekananda," and "a queer bird." Biography Brahmachari was born Vishnu Bhikaji Gokhale on 20 July 1825 in the village of Shirvali (Taluka - Mangaon, District - Raigad) as the tenth child of a Chitpavan Brahman family. Educated in a village school for a few years, he also studied the Vedas. He arrived in Bombay in September 1856. He was the author ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sita Brahmachari
Sita Brahmachari (born 1966) is a British author known for her work in children's and young adult literature. Her debut novel, ''Artichoke Hearts'', later published in the United States as ''Mira in the Present Tense'', won the 2011 Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Early life and education Brahmachari was born in Derby, England in 1966. Her father was a doctor from Kolkata, who emigrated from India in the 1950s, and her mother was a nurse from Lake District. After completing her A-levels, Brahmachari worked as an au pair in France, and attended Le Cours Florent Drama College. She later attended Bristol University and completed a Master of Arts at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Career Brahmachari's debut novel, ''Artichoke Hearts'', which was later published in the United States as ''Mira in the Present Tense'', was based on her mother-in-law and published by Macmillan in 2011. The book won the 2011 Waterstones Children's Book Prize. The novel was followed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhirendra Brahmachari
Dhirendra Brahmachari (born Dhirendra Choudhary; 12 February 1924 – 9 June 1994) was an Indian yoga teacher of Yogi Bhajan who taught Kundalini Yoga in the Western world and founded 3HO. Dhirendra Brahmachari was also yoga mentor of Indira Gandhi –The former prime minister of India He ran ashrams in Bhondsi (Gurugram in Delhi NCR), Jammu, Katra and Mantalai (near Sudhmahadev in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir) and wrote books on yoga. Biography He was born in a Maithil Brahmin family He later got inspired by reading the Bhagavad Gita, he left home at the age of thirteen and went to Varanasi. His guru was Maharshi Kartikeya whose ashram was at Gopal-Khera, about twelve miles from Lucknow. Dhirendra Brahmachari studied yoga and associated subjects there. In the 1960s, he was invited to travel to the Soviet Union as a hatha yoga expert to train Soviet cosmonauts. Jawaharlal Nehru later invited him to teach yoga to his daughter, Indira Gandhi, to improve her he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shuddhaanandaa Brahmachari
Shuddhaanandaa Brahmachari born 10 May 1949, (often referred to as simply Bodhi) is an author, motivational speaker, spiritual teacher and humanitarian. He lives in Kolkata, India, where he founded and is the current mentor of Lokenath Divine Life Mission. He has authored several books and travels internationally, speaking on stress reduction, mindfulness and meditation and microcredit. Early life and career He received a Master of Commerce degree in 1972 at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam and taught Commerce at Andhra Vidyalaya College (affiliated to Osmania University). From 1972–1976 he was a lecturer of Commerce at Andhra Vidyalaya College, (affiliated to Osmania University) in Hyderabad, India. Humanitarian work He founded Lokenath Divine Life Mission (LDLM) in 1985 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Lokenath Divine Life Mission works in the field of education, health care and women's empowerment, utililizing microcredit Microcredit is the extension of very smal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samir K
Samir (also spelled Sameer) is a male name found commonly in South Asia, the Middle East, and Central Asia. In Arabic, Samir () means "holy", "jovial", "loyal", or "charming". In Albanian, it literally means "so good" but loosely "exquisite", "superb", or "perfect". Samira is the feminine spelling, also found in both languages. People with the name Given name Artists and musicians * Samir (filmmaker) (born 1955), Samir Jamal al Din/Jamal Aldin, Swiss filmmaker of Iraqi origin * Samir Badran (born 1990), Swedish television personality and singer, part of duo Samir & Viktor *Samir Chamas (1942-2024), Lebanese actor, writer and voice actor *Samir Ghanem (1937-2021), Egyptian comedian Politicians *Samir Allioui (born 1983), Dutch politician *Samir Frangieh (1945-2017), Lebanese politician *Samir Geagea (born 1952), Lebanese politician *Samir Kassir (1960-2005), Lebanese politician *Samir Mouqbel (born 1939), Lebanese politician *Samir Saïed (born 1957), Tunisian politician *Sami ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
