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Brahmanism

DEFINITIONS OF: Brahmanism

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n the religious beliefs of ancient India as prescribed in the sacred Vedas and Brahmanas and Upanishads

Synonyms:
Brahminism
Type of:
faith, religion, religious belief
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

n the religious and social system of orthodox Hinduism

Synonyms:
Brahminism
Type of:
Hindooism, Hinduism
the religion of most people in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal
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