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Krishnaism

Krishnaism

9.7
A Hindu religious tradition that worships Krishna as the supreme god
  • noun
  • /ˈkrɪʃnəˌɪzəm/
: krishnaísmo
  • Krishnaism emphasizes devotion to Krishna as the highest form of worship in Hinduism.

Examples

  • Many followers of Krishnaism participate in festivals such as Janmashtami to celebrate Krishna's birth.

  • Scholars study Krishnaism to understand the development of devotional movements in India.

  • Many followers of Krishnaism gather for festivals each year.

  • Is Krishnaism the same as Vaishnavism?

  • Krishnaism centers on the worship of Krishna, who is revered as the Supreme God in this tradition.

  • Devotees of Krishnaism often chant mantras and participate in rituals to express their love for Krishna.

  • The teachings of Krishnaism encourage followers to cultivate a personal relationship with Krishna through prayer and service.

Surface Forms

Krishnaism singular
Krishnaisms plural

Morphology

Krishnaism = Krishna (opaque) = Krishna + ism

The suffix '-ism' denotes a belief system, but the specific religious context is not transparent to learners unfamiliar with Hindu traditions.

Etymology

Krishnaism comes from the name Krishna, a major Hindu god from India, plus the ending -ism, which means 'belief' or 'system'. So Krishnaism is the religious system that focuses on loving and worshiping Krishna as the highest god.