Vishnuism

American  

[vish-noo-iz-uhm] / ˈvɪʃ nuˌɪz əm /

noun

1. a less common variant of Vaishnavism.

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Example Sentences

Nevertheless the fundamental conception of Śivaism, the cosmic force which changes and in changing both destroys and reproduces, is strictly scientific and contrasts with the human, pathetic, loving sentiments of Vishnuism.

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

Any historical treatment of Hinduism inevitably makes Vishnuism seem more prominent than other sects, for it offers more events to record.

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

Perhaps Śivaism was dominant first and Vishnuism somewhat later but at no epoch did either extinguish the other.

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

A limiting date to the antiquity of Śivaism and Vishnuism, as their cults may be called, is furnished by Buddhist literature, at any rate for north-eastern India.

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