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Vedism

Vedism

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An ancient Indian religion that worships many gods and follows rituals in the Vedas
  • noun
  • /ˈveɪdɪzəm/
  • Specialized
: vedismo
  • The rituals and hymns of Vedism are preserved in the four Vedas.

Examples

  • Vedism is considered the precursor to classical forms of Hinduism.

  • Many scholars study Vedism to understand early Indian beliefs.

  • Scholars often study Vedism to understand the origins of Indian religious traditions.

  • The principles of Vedism are rooted in ancient texts.

  • Many scholars study Vedism to understand the religious practices of ancient India.

  • The rituals and hymns of Vedism are essential for understanding the Vedic period.

  • Vedism involves the worship of deities as described in the ancient Vedas.

Synonyms

Brahmanism
vsVedism
  • Specialized
1 9.9

An ancient Indian religious and social system based on the Vedas and led by Brahmin priests

focuses on worship and ritual practice rather than priestly social authority

Surface Forms

Vedism singular
Vedisms plural

Morphology

Vedism = Veda (transparent) = Veda + ism

The term 'Vedism' is transparently derived from 'Veda' with the suffix '-ism' indicating a system of beliefs or practices.

Etymology

Vedism comes from Veda, a Sanskrit word meaning 'knowledge', and from the base vid 'to know'. So Vedism is the early Indian religion built around those Vedas, their hymns, and rituals.