What is another word for vaishnavism?

Pronunciation: [vˈe͡ɪʃne͡ɪvˌɪzəm] (IPA)

Vaishnavism is a popular sect in Hinduism that is based on the worship of Vishnu and his incarnations. There are various synonyms for Vaishnavism, including Vaishava dharma, Bhagavata dharma, and Vishnuism. Vaishava dharma refers to the path of devotion to Lord Vishnu, while Bhagavata dharma emphasizes the study of the Bhagavata Purana, which contains the stories and teachings related to Lord Vishnu. Vishnuism is another synonym for Vaishnavism and pertains to the belief in Vishnu as the supreme deity. These synonyms are all related to the same tradition of worship and spirituality in Hinduism.

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What are the hypernyms for Vaishnavism?

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    hinduism, indian religions, monotheistic religions.

What are the hyponyms for Vaishnavism?

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What are the holonyms for Vaishnavism?

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What are the meronyms for Vaishnavism?

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  • meronyms for vaishnavism (as nouns)

Usage examples for Vaishnavism

Besides the main sects as described above, vaishnavism has produced many minor sects, consisting of the followers of some saint of special fame, and mendicants belonging to these are included in the body of Bairagis.
"The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II"
R. V. Russell
Pilgrims go from Badrinath to Ramesvaram: the vaishnavism of Trichinopoly, Muttra and Bengal does not differ in essentials, the worship of the linga can be seen almost anywhere.
"Hinduism and Buddhism, Vol I. (of 3) An Historical Sketch"
Charles Eliot
These are Saivism, or the worship of Siva, and vaishnavism, or the worship of Vishnu.
"India’s Problem Krishna or Christ"
John P. Jones

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