shivaism

• Nome próprio que designa um importante ramo do hinduísmo que venera Shiva como divindade suprema, incluindo a adoração a Shiva, um dos três principais deuses do panteão hindu.

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.

   Shivaísmo

   • Shivaism is one of the oldest branches of Hinduism.
   • Many temples in South India are dedicated to Shivaism.
   • The philosophy of Shivaism emphasizes meditation and asceticism.

   Sinônimossivaism

2. Worship of ShivaC1formal

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

   Shivaísmo

   • Shivaism involves rituals like the worship of the lingam.
   • The sacred texts of Shivaism include the Agamas and Puranas.
   • In Shivaism, Shiva is seen as both the destroyer and the creator.

   Sinônimossivaism