Sivaism (Noun)
Meaning 1
Worship of Shiva one of the 3 chief gods of the Hindu pantheon.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
A Hindu sect worshiping Shiva.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The temple was a sacred site for the followers of Sivaism, who came to worship the deity and seek spiritual enlightenment.
- Sivaism emphasizes the importance of devotion and self-discipline in achieving spiritual liberation.
- The teachings of Sivaism stress the unity of the individual self with the ultimate reality of Shiva.
- In the rigid caste system of Hindu society, Sivaism offered a more inclusive and egalitarian path to spiritual growth.
- The mystical traditions of Sivaism have influenced the development of yoga and other spiritual practices in Hinduism.