Brahminism
[brɑ:minizәm]
Definition
(n.) The religion or system of doctrines of the Brahmans; the religion of Brahma.
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Examples
- Brahminism had long since ousted Buddhism from India, but the converts to Islam were still but a small ruling minority in the land. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- In Rajputana also the rule of Islam was replaced by Brahminism, and at Bhurtpur and Jaipur there ruled powerful Rajput princes. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Brahminism held its own against Buddhism, and the two religions prospered side by side. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Much of its gentleness and charity had, however, become incorporated with Brahminism. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
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