Associations to the word «Brahmanism»

Wiktionary

BRAHMANISM, proper noun. The principles and religious practice of the Brahmins, aspects of Hinduism as practiced by the Brahmin caste of India.
BRAHMANISM, proper noun. Historical Vedic ritualism, contrasted with Shramana traditions.
BRAHMANISM, proper noun. The conduct or attitudes ascribed to the social or cultural elite within a given society.

Dictionary definition

BRAHMANISM, noun. The religious and social system of orthodox Hinduism.
BRAHMANISM, noun. The religious beliefs of ancient India as prescribed in the sacred Vedas and Brahmanas and Upanishads.

Wise words

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