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Meaning of HINDUISM

Pronunciation:  'hindoo`izum

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  1. [n]  a complex of beliefs and values and customs including worship of many gods especially the Trimurti composed of Brahma the Creator; Vishnu the preserver; and Shiva the destroyer
  2. [n]  the dominant religion of India; characterized by a caste system and belief in reincarnation
 
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 Synonyms: Hindooism, Hindooism
 
 See Also: Brahmanism, Brahminism, faith, faith, Hare Krishna, Hindoo, Hindu, International Society for Krishna Consciousness, ISKCON, Krishnaism, religion, religion, religious belief, Saktism, Saktism, Shaktism, Shaktism, Shivaism, Shivaism, Sivaism, Sivaism, Vaishnavism, Vaishnavism, Vaisnavism, Vaisnavism, Vishnuism, Yoga

 

 

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Hinduism
Discusses the origins, history, and practice of Hinduism, including information about various festivals and celebrations.

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