Vaishnavism

[vahysh-nuhv-iz-uhm]

noun

1. Hinduism.,  adherence to the beliefs and practices of the Vaishnava tradition; worship of or particular devotion to the god Vishnu.

Example Sentences

Both Rāmānand and Kabīr were adherents of the form of Vaishnavism where devotion is specially addressed to Rāama, who is regarded not only as an incarnation, but as himself identical with the Deity.

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If any sin against Vaishnavism is done, it uproots or tears the creeper like a wild elephant, its leaves wither.

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It should be remembered that Bhakti is perhaps the most distinctive and mighty influence in Vaishnavism, if not in all Hinduism, at the present time.

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Besides the main sects as described above, Vaishnavism has produced many minor sects, consisting of the followers of some saint of special fame, and mendicants belonging to these are included in the body of Bairāgis.

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We may argue that Buddhism is merely Vaishnavism or Śaivism in travelling dress, but its rejection of Brahmanic authority is of capital importance.

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