Vaisnavism (Noun)
Meaning 1
Hindu sect worshiping of Vishnu.
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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 2
Worship of Vishnu one of the 3 chief gods of the Hindu pantheon.
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- In Hinduism, Vaisnavism is the worship of Vishnu, one of the three chief gods of the Hindu pantheon, and is considered one of the four main branches of the religion.
- The temple's intricate carvings depicted various scenes from the mythology of Vishnu, reflecting the priest's devotion to Vaisnavism.
- Throughout India, numerous sects and movements have emerged within Vaisnavism, each with their own distinctive philosophy and spiritual practices.
- Vaisnavism teaches that the path to salvation lies in devotion to Vishnu and his various avatars, such as Krishna and Rama.
- The Bhakti movement, which emphasized personal devotion to a chosen deity, was a significant influence on the development of Vaisnavism in the medieval period.