Brahmanism (redirected from Brahman Hinduism)

Brah·man·ism  (bräm-nzm) also Brah·min·ism (bräm-)

n. Hinduism

1. The religious practices and beliefs of ancient India as reflected in the Vedas.

2. The social and religious system of orthodox Hindus, especially of the Brahmins, based on a caste structure and various forms of pantheism.

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Brahman·ist n.

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Brahmanism [ˈbrɑːməˌnɪzəm], Brahminism

n (sometimes not capital)

1. (Non-Christian Religions / Hinduism) the religious and social system of orthodox Hinduism, characterized by diversified pantheism, the caste system, and the sacrifices and family ceremonies of Hindu tradition

2. (Non-Christian Religions / Hinduism) the form of Hinduism prescribed in the Vedas, Brahmanas, and Upanishads

Brahmanist , Brahminist n

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Brahmanism, Brahminism

the doctrines and practices of Brahmans and orthodox Hindus, characterized by the caste system, a diverse pantheism, and primary devotion to Brahma, the creator-god of the Hindu trinity.

See also: Hinduism

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	Brahmanism - the religious and social system of orthodox Hinduism Brahminism Hindooism, Hinduism - the religion of most people in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal
	2.	Brahmanism - the religious beliefs of ancient India as prescribed in the sacred Vedas and Brahmanas and Upanishads Brahminism faith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality"