sivaism

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A proper noun referring to a major Hindu sect that venerates Shiva as the supreme deity, encompassing the worship of Shiva, one of the three principal gods of the Hindu pantheon.

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1. Hindu sectC1formal

   A major tradition within Hinduism that reveres Shiva as the supreme being.

   الشيفية

   • Sivaism is one of the oldest forms of Hinduism still practiced today.
   • Many temples in South India are dedicated to the worship central to Sivaism.
   • Scholars study the philosophical texts of Sivaism to understand its doctrines.

   المرادفاتshivaism

2. Worship of ShivaC1formal

   The devotional practice and theology centered on Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism.

   عبادة شيفا

   • Sivaism emphasizes the worship of Shiva as the destroyer and transformer.
   • The rituals of Sivaism often include meditation and the chanting of mantras.
   • Followers of Sivaism believe Shiva is both immanent and transcendent.

   المرادفاتshivaism