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Brahmanism
or Brah·min·ism
[ brah-muh-niz-uhm ]
noun
- the religious and social system of the Brahmans and orthodox Hindus, characterized by the caste system and diversified pantheism.
- the Hinduism of the Vedas, Brahmanas, and Upanishads.
Brahmanism
/ ˈbrɑːməˌnɪzəm /
noun
- the religious and social system of orthodox Hinduism, characterized by diversified pantheism, the caste system, and the sacrifices and family ceremonies of Hindu tradition
- the form of Hinduism prescribed in the Vedas, Brahmanas, and Upanishads
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Derived Forms
- ˈBrahmanist, noun
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Other Words From
- Brahman·ist noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Brahmanism1
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Example Sentences
Brahmanism carried idealism to the extent of denying any reality to sense or matter, declaring that sense is a delusion.
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From a religious and philosophical point of view, Buddhism at first did not materially differ from Brahmanism.
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Still later the trisula was converted by Brahmanism into an anthropoid figure, and became the image of Jagenath.
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They always got wrecked upon the double rock of Brahmanism and of prejudices centuries old.
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Brahmanism with its great culture succeeded in binding the whole of India and was indeed a mighty unifying force.
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