brahmanism

• 指正统印度教的宗教和社会体系，也指古印度婆罗门教及其基于吠陀、梵书和奥义书的宗教信仰。

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.

   宗教与社会制度

   • 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.

   同义词brahminismvedism

2. Ancient Indian beliefsC1formal

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

   古印度信仰

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

   同义词brahminismvedism