BRAHMANISM


Meaning of BRAHMANISM in English

— 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 .

[ 1810-20; BRAHMAN + -ISM ]

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