Brahmanism
the religious and social system of the Brahmans and orthodox Hindus, characterized by the caste system and diversified pantheism.
the Hinduism of the Vedas, Brahmanas, and Upanishads.
Historical Examples
Hinduism and Buddhism, Vol I. (of 3) Charles Eliot
Hindu Gods And Heroes Lionel D. Barnett
Ten Great Religions James Freeman Clarke
Korean Buddhism Frederick Starr
The Modern Woman’s Rights Movement Kaethe Schirmacher
From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan Helena Pretrovna Blavatsky
Ten Great Religions James Freeman Clarke
Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions T. W. Doane
Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions T. W. Doane
Ten Great Religions James Freeman Clarke
noun (sometimes not capital)
the religious and social system of orthodox Hinduism, characterized by diversified pantheism, the caste system, and the sacrifices and family ceremonies of Hindu tradition
the form of Hinduism prescribed in the Vedas, Brahmanas, and Upanishads
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