BRAHMANISM

Brahmanism, Brahminism

(noun) the religious beliefs of ancient India as prescribed in the sacred Vedas and Brahmanas and Upanishads

Brahmanism, Brahminism

(noun) the religious and social system of orthodox Hinduism

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Proper noun

Brahmanism

The principles and religious practice of the Brahmins, aspects of Hinduism as practiced by the Brahmin caste of India.

Historical Vedic ritualism, contrasted with Shramana traditions.

The conduct or attitudes ascribed to the social or cultural elite within a given society.

Source: Wiktionary


Brah"man*ism, Brah"min*ism, n.

Definition: The religion or system of doctrines of the Brahmans; the religion of Brahma.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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