Vedism — noun the form of Hinduism that revolves primarily around the mythic version and ritual ideologies in the Vedas • Derivationally related forms: ↑Vedist • Hypernyms: ↑Hinduism, ↑Hindooism … Useful english dictionary
Vedic religion — or Vedism Ancient religion of India that was contemporary with the composition of the Vedas and was the precursor of Hinduism. The religion of the Indo European speaking peoples who entered India с 1500 BCE from the region of present day Iran, it … Universalium
History of Hinduism — An article related to Hinduism … Wikipedia
Historical Vedic religion — This article discusses the historical religious practices in the Vedic time period; see Hinduism and Indian religions for details of continued religious practices. See Śrauta for the continuing practice of performance of rituals by an oral… … Wikipedia
Krishnaism — Krishnaism, is a term that is often used to describe a number of Hindu religious traditions, that are among the Hindu denominations centered on devotion to Radha Krishna or other forms of Krishna, or Vishnu in a sentiment of Krishna. [… … Wikipedia
Sacrifice — • This term is identical with the English offering (Latin offerre) and the German Opfer Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Sacrifice Sacrifice … Catholic encyclopedia
Ahimsa — For other uses, see Ahimsa (disambiguation). Mahavira, The Torch bearer of Ahimsa … Wikipedia
Hinduism — /hin dooh iz euhm/, n. the common religion of India, based upon the religion of the original Aryan settlers as expounded and evolved in the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, etc., having an extremely diversified character with many… … Universalium
Priesthood — • Brief yet thorough examination of this sacrament Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Priesthood Priesthood † … Catholic encyclopedia
védisme — [ vedism ] n. m. • 1859; de védique ♦ Didact. (Relig.) Brahmanisme primitif. ● védisme nom masculin Ensemble des rites et des croyances renfermés dans les Veda. védisme [vedism] n. m. ÉTYM. 1859; de Véda. ❖ ♦ Didact. (relig.) … Encyclopédie Universelle