Vishnuism

American  

[vish-noo-iz-uhm] / ˈvɪʃ nuˌɪz əm /

noun

1. a less common variant of Vaishnavism.

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Example Sentences

As in most of the purer sects of Vishnuism, Kṛishṇa is regarded merely as a name of the Supreme Deity.

From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 by Eliot, Charles, Sir

For Vishnuism was now merged with Krishnaism, a new vulgar cult, and Çiva was an old and venerated god, long since a member of the Brahmanic pantheon.

From The Religions of India Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume 1, Edited by Morris Jastrow by Hopkins, Edward Washburn

We can write about Vishnuism and Śivaism as if they were different religions and this, though incomplete, is not incorrect.

From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 by Eliot, Charles, Sir

All varieties of Vishnuism show an effort to reconcile these double aspirations and theories.

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

In their main outlines the histories of Vishnuism and Śivaism are the same.

From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 by Eliot, Charles, Sir