brahmanism

• Substantivo que designa o sistema religioso e social do hinduísmo ortodoxo, bem como as antigas crenças religiosas da Índia expostas nos Vedas, Brâmanes e Upanixades.

A noun referring to the religious and social system of orthodox Hinduism, as well as the ancient religious beliefs of India prescribed in the sacred Vedas, Brahmanas, and Upanishads.

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1. Religious and social systemC1formal

   The religious and social framework of orthodox Hinduism, centered on the authority of the Vedas and the role of the Brahmin priestly class.

   Sistema religioso e social

   • Brahmanism established a complex hierarchy of social classes.
   • The rituals of Brahmanism heavily influenced later Hindu practices.
   • Scholars study Brahmanism to understand the origins of caste systems.

   Sinônimosbrahminismvedism

2. Ancient Indian beliefsC1formal

   The religious doctrines of ancient India as recorded in the sacred texts of the Vedas, Brahmanas, and Upanishads.

   Antigas crenças indianas

   • Brahmanism emphasized sacrifice and the cosmic order.
   • The Upanishads represent a philosophical shift within Brahmanism.
   • Ancient Brahmanism laid the foundation for many Hindu concepts.

   Sinônimosbrahminismvedism