sivaism

/'sivəizm/

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • A major Hindu tradition centered on the worship of Shiva: Sivaism refers to the religious beliefs, practices, and sects that venerate Shiva as the supreme deity. It is one of the principal denominations within Hinduism.
   • The theological and philosophical systems associated with Shaivism: This encompasses the diverse doctrines, rituals, and schools of thought that characterize devotion to Shiva.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Sivaism has a rich tradition of temple architecture and yogic practices.
  • The scholar dedicated her life to studying the ancient texts of Sivaism.

Advanced Usage

• As a theological concept: The term can be used in academic or comparative religious studies to discuss the characteristics that distinguish Shaivism from other Hindu traditions like Vaishnavism.
  • The paper explores the concept of monism in classical Sivaism.

Variants and Related Words

• Shaivism: This is the more common modern transliteration and spelling of the same tradition.
• Saivism: An alternate historical spelling.
• Shaiva (adj/n): Pertaining to Shaivism; a follower of Shaivism.
  • He is a Shaiva philosopher.
• Shiva: The name of the deity who is the focus of this tradition.

Synonyms

• Shiva worship
• Shaivism (Note: This is a variant spelling, not a true synonym with a different meaning.)

Notes on Meaning

The term specifically denotes the religious system. It is not used to describe a single act of worship but the entire tradition. While "Sivaism" and "Shaivism" refer to the same tradition, "Shaivism" is the more prevalent spelling in contemporary academic and general usage.

Học thuật

Noun

1. worship of Shiva one of the 3 chief gods of the Hindu pantheon
2. a Hindu sect worshiping Shiva

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Shivaism
• Sivaism