- Brahmanism
- Brahmanism Brah"man*ism, Brahminism Brah"min*ism, n. The religion or system of doctrines of the Brahmans; the religion of Brahma. [1913 Webster]
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brahmanism — BRAHMANÍSM s.n. Religie antică indiană întemeiată pe Vede, al cărei zeu suprem era Brahma. – Din fr. brahmanisme. Trimis de valeriu, 21.03.2003. Sursa: DEX 98 BRAHMANÍSM s. (bis.) vedism. Trimis de siveco, 05.08.2004. Sursa: Sinonime … … Dicționar Român
Brahmanism — or Brahminism may refer to: *The belief in the existence of Brahman (universal soul or impersonal universal God), ref. Advaita Vedanta *Historical Vedic Brahmanism, in particular in opposition to Shramana traditions [S. Cromwell Crawford, review… … Wikipedia
Brahmanism — [brä′mən iz΄əm] n. the religious doctrines and system of the Brahmans … English World dictionary
Brahmanism — Brahmanist, n. /brah meuh niz euhm/, n. 1. the religious and social system of the Brahmans and orthodox Hindus, characterized by the caste system and diversified pantheism. 2. the Hinduism of the Vedas, Brahmanas, and Upanishads. Also, Brahminism … Universalium
Brahmanism — noun a) The principles and religious practice of the Brahmins, aspects of Hinduism as practiced by the Brahmin caste of India. Alongside Brahmanism was the non Aryan Shramanic culture with its roots going back to prehistoric times. b) Historical… … Wiktionary
Brahmanism — noun Date: 1816 orthodox Hinduism adhering to the pantheism of the Vedas and to the ancient sacrifices and family ceremonies … New Collegiate Dictionary
brahmanísm — s. n … Romanian orthography
Brahmanism — n. system of beliefs followed by the Brahmans and other orthodox Hindus (Hinduism) … English contemporary dictionary
Brahmanism — [ brα:məˌnɪz(ə)m] (also Brahminism) noun the early form of Hinduism that emerged in India (c.900 BC) under the influence of the Brahmans … English new terms dictionary
brahmanism — brah·man·ism … English syllables
