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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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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

Chance visitors from other villages became like Him from the sight of Him, and spread Vaishnavism in their own villages.

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

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

In the region of Bengal, that other sect of Vaishnavism, which was inculcated by Chaitanya four centuries ago, is to-day the popular cult.

From India, Its Life and Thought by Jones, John P. (John Peter)

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