brahminism

• Существительное, обозначающее религиозную и социальную систему ортодоксального индуизма, а также древние религиозные верования Индии, изложенные в Ведах, Брахманах и Упанишадах.

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.

   Брахманизм

   • 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.

   Синонимыbrahmanism

2. Ancient Indian beliefsC1formal

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

   Древнеиндийские верования

   • 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.

   Синонимыbrahmanismvedism