Vaishnavism

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[vahysh-nuhv-iz-uhm] / ˈvaɪʃ nəvˌɪz əm /

noun

1. Hinduism. adherence to the beliefs and practices of the Vaishnava tradition; worship of or particular devotion to the god Vishnu.

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Example Sentences

Everywhere the Master established the dogmas of Vaishnavism, which none could refute.

From Chaitanya's Life And Teachings From his contemporary Begali biography the Chaitanya-charit-amrita by K???ad?sa Kavir?ja Gosv?mi

Thus did the nectar of Krishna's name overflow the country, Vaishnavism spreading from man to man.

From Chaitanya's Life And Teachings From his contemporary Begali biography the Chaitanya-charit-amrita by K???ad?sa Kavir?ja Gosv?mi

Besides the main sects as described above, Vaishnavism has produced many minor sects, consisting of the followers of some saint of special fame, and mendicants belonging to these are included in the body of Bairāgis.

From The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II by Russell, R. V. (Robert Vane)

Pilgrims go from Badrinath to Ramesvaram: the Vaishnavism of Trichinopoly, Muttra and Bengal does not differ in essentials, the worship of the linga can be seen almost anywhere.

From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1 by Eliot, Charles, Sir

God is alluded to in Vaishnavism most frequently as Anandamaya—meaning all joy.

From Cosmic Consciousness by McIvor-Tyndall, Alexander J. (Alexander James)