Brahmanical
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The Buddhacarita, Olivelle argues, is both an extension of Brahmanical texts and a potent challenge to them � repudiating Vedic conservatism and its emphasis on family units.
From Time Magazine Archive
Of all ancient Brahmanical writings it is to-day the most cherished by the members of that faith.
From India, Its Life and Thought by Jones, John P. (John Peter)
They run from north to south for about a mile and a quarter, and consist of five Jain caves towards the north, seventeen Brahmanical caves at the centre, and towards the south twelve Buddhistic caves.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura by Various
He joined in the Brahmanical worship and sacrifices of his Rajput queens.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 by Johnson, Rossiter
That which may be regarded as the more strictly Brahmanical development and manifestation of Hinduism is divided, at present, into two great cults.
From India's Problem, Krishna or Christ by Jones, John P. (John Peter)
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