vaishnava

Thân thiện

A Vaishnava offers flowers at a temple shrine.

Definition

Noun: A follower or devotee of the god Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. A Vaishnava is a practitioner within the Vaishnavism tradition, which emphasizes devotion (bhakti) to Vishnu and his incarnations, such as Rama and Krishna.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He is a devout Vaishnava who visits the temple daily.
  • The teachings of the saint were influential among the Vaishnavas of the region.

Advanced Usage

• Vaishnava traditions: This refers to the various theological and ritual schools within Vaishnavism, such as those following the teachings of Ramanuja, Madhva, or Chaitanya.
  • The festival is celebrated with particular fervor by followers of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition.

Variants and Related Words

• Vaishnavism (n): The major tradition within Hinduism focused on the worship of Vishnu.
  • Vaishnavism is known for its rich tradition of devotional poetry and music.

Synonyms

• Vishnu devotee: A worshipper of Vishnu.
• Bhakt: A devotee (a more general term for a practitioner of bhakti, or devotional worship).

Related Phrases

• Vaishnava acharya: A spiritual teacher or preceptor within the Vaishnava tradition.
  • The community was founded by a renowned Vaishnava acharya.

Học thuật

Noun

1. worshipper of Vishnu

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