brahminism

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

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1. C1formal

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

   Bramanismo

   • Brahminism established a strict hierarchy in ancient Indian society.
   • The rituals of Brahminism were complex and required specialized knowledge.
   • Many modern Hindu practices have roots in Brahminism.

   Sinônimosbrahmanism

2. Ancient Indian beliefsC1formal

   The religious beliefs of ancient India as prescribed in the sacred Vedas, Brahmanas, and Upanishads.

   Crenças da Índia Antiga

   • The philosophical ideas of Brahminism are explored in the Upanishads.
   • Brahminism emphasized sacrifice and ritual as a means to spiritual progress.
   • Scholars study the transition from Vedic religion to Brahminism.

   Sinônimosbrahmanismvedism