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Vaishnavism

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[vahysh-nuhv-iz-uhm] / ˈvaɪʃ nəvˌɪz əm /

noun

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


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In this way was the whole Southern country converted to Vaishnavism.

From Chaitanya's Life And Teachings From his contemporary Begali biography the Chaitanya-charit-amrita by K???ad?sa Kavir?ja Gosv?mi

Pilgrims go from Badrinath to Ramesvaram: the Vaishnavism of Trichinopoly, Muttra and Bengal does not differ in essentials, the worship of the linga can be seen almost anywhere.

From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1 by Sir Charles Eliot

Everywhere the Master established the dogmas of Vaishnavism, which none could refute.

From Chaitanya's Life And Teachings From his contemporary Begali biography the Chaitanya-charit-amrita by K???ad?sa Kavir?ja Gosv?mi

Aware of their pride in Vaishnavism, the Master began a discourse with them.

From Chaitanya's Life And Teachings From his contemporary Begali biography the Chaitanya-charit-amrita by K???ad?sa Kavir?ja Gosv?mi

Thus did the nectar of Krishna's name overflow the country, Vaishnavism spreading from man to man.

From Chaitanya's Life And Teachings From his contemporary Begali biography the Chaitanya-charit-amrita by K???ad?sa Kavir?ja Gosv?mi

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