Brahmanism
or Brah·min·ism
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.
Origin of Brahmanism
1Other words from Brahmanism
- Brah·man·ist, noun
Words Nearby Brahmanism
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How to use Brahmanism in a sentence
Brahmanism carried idealism to the extent of denying any reality to sense or matter, declaring that sense is a delusion.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I | John LordFrom a religious and philosophical point of view, Buddhism at first did not materially differ from Brahmanism.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I | John LordStill later the trisula was converted by Brahmanism into an anthropoid figure, and became the image of Jagenath.
The Swastika | Thomas WilsonThey always got wrecked upon the double rock of Brahmanism and of prejudices centuries old.
From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan | Helena Pretrovna BlavatskyBrahmanism with its great culture succeeded in binding the whole of India and was indeed a mighty unifying force.
Freedom Through Disobedience | C. R. (Chittaranjan) Das
British Dictionary definitions for Brahmanism
Brahminism
/ (ˈbrɑːməˌnɪzəm) /
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
Derived forms of Brahmanism
- Brahmanist or Brahminist, noun
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