What is another word for vishnuism?

Pronunciation: [vˈɪʃnjuːzəm] (IPA)

Vishnuism is a religion that is based on the worship of Vishnu, one of the major deities in Hindu mythology. This religion is also known by several other names such as Vaishnavism, a term derived from the Sanskrit word 'Vaishnava' which refers to the devotees of Vishnu. Other synonyms for Vishnuism include Bhagavatism and Krishnaism, which are both derived from the worship of Vishnu's avatar, Krishna. Another term used to describe Vishnuism is Hari Bhakti, which translates to 'devotion to Hari', another name for Vishnu. Regardless of what it is called, Vishnuism is a vibrant and important aspect of Hinduism, and is celebrated by millions of devotees around the world.

What are the hypernyms for Vishnuism?

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What are the hyponyms for Vishnuism?

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Usage examples for Vishnuism

He, however, admitted only the higher castes into his order, and cannot therefore be considered as the founder of the liberalising principle of vishnuism.
"The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II"
R. V. Russell
4. The Ramanandis Ramanand, the great prophet of vishnuism in northern India, and the real founder of the liberal doctrines of the cult, lived at Benares at the end of the fourteenth century, and is supposed to have been a follower of Ramanuj.
"The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II"
R. V. Russell
It asserts even more plainly than vishnuism that the teaching of the Vedas is too difficult for these latter days and even useless, and it offers to its followers new scriptures called Tantras and new ceremonies as all-sufficient.
"Hinduism and Buddhism, Vol I. (of 3) An Historical Sketch"
Charles Eliot

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