relating to the Supreme Spirit, the principle of the Universe or to the knowledge of it.

relating to Brahma, the Creator.

fit to be ordained to be, followed by a brāhmaṇa.

he who has studied, and well-vered with, vedas.

he who is pleasing or helpful to brāhmaṇas.

Kārtikēya, son of Śiva.

Viṣṇu.

the tree Areca catechu of Arecaceae family; betel nut tree.

= ಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಣತ್ವ.

a multitude of brāhmaṇas.

the planet saturn.