Brahmanism

/'brɑ:minizm/ Cách viết khác : (brahmanism) /'brɑ:mənizm/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A historical religious tradition: Brahmanism refers to the early religious beliefs and practices of ancient India that are based on the sacred texts known as the Vedas, the Brahmanas, and the Upanishads. It forms the ancient, ritualistic foundation for what later developed into classical Hinduism.
    • A social and doctrinal system: It also denotes the orthodox religious and social system that emphasizes the authority of the priestly class (Brahmins), the performance of elaborate rituals, and the philosophical concepts explored in the Upanishads.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The study of Brahmanism provides insight into the early Vedic period of Indian history.
    • Ritual sacrifice was a central component of ancient Brahmanism.
    • The philosophical ideas in the Upanishads marked a significant development within Brahmanism.
Advanced Usage
  • In historical or religious studies: The term is often used to distinguish the early, textually-based Vedic religion from the later, more diverse traditions of Hinduism.
    • Scholars trace the evolution of Hindu theology from Brahmanism through the epic and puranic periods.
Variants and Related Words
  • Brahman (noun): In Hindu philosophy, the ultimate, unchanging reality or universal soul. (Note: This is a distinct philosophical concept, not a variant spelling of Brahmanism).
  • Brahmin (noun): A member of the priestly class, the highest varna (social order) in the traditional Hindu caste system.
  • Brahminical (adjective): Pertaining to Brahmins or to orthodox Hindu ritual and tradition.
Synonyms
  • Vedic religion: Emphasizes the foundation in the Vedas.
  • Orthodox Hinduism: Highlights its role as the traditional, textually-prescribed core of Hindu practice.
Notes on Meaning
  • Historical vs. Contemporary Use: "Brahmanism" is primarily a scholarly term used to describe ancient religious systems. In modern contexts, the beliefs and practices it describes are generally considered part of the broader continuum of Hinduism.
  • Distinction from "Brahminism": While sometimes used interchangeably, "Brahminism" can place more specific emphasis on the social dominance and rituals of the Brahmin priestly class.
Noun
  1. the religious beliefs of ancient India as prescribed in the sacred Vedas and Brahmanas and Upanishads
  2. the religious and social system of orthodox Hinduism

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