Majuli has been the cultural capital of Assam since the 16th century when social reformer Sankardeva, who preached a monotheist form of Hinduism called Vaishnavism, visited the island and established monasteries and hermitages known as 'satras'. From Wordnik.com. [Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7] Reference
Madhavi Dasi was a victim of patriarchal Vaishnavism. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2009-06-01] Reference
Rasa lila or dramatic enactments of the life of Krishna are a special feature in regions of Mathura and Vrindavan, and regions following Vaishnavism in Manipur. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2009-08-01] Reference
In a letter to his brother written in April 1920, he wrote that the current revival of Vaishnavism, like the earlier revival of Vedanta, was all "very old and unsuitable for the new age". From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2009-08-01] Reference
The Noctes also practise elementary form of Vaishnavism. From Wordnik.com. [Zee News : India National] Reference
Badrinath to Ramesvaram: the Vaishnavism of Trichinopoly, Muttra and. From Wordnik.com. [Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1] Reference
These are Saivism, or the worship of Siva, and Vaishnavism, or the worship of Vishnu. From Wordnik.com. [India's Problem, Krishna or Christ] Reference
After Charai Rongba, his son Gareeb Niwaz fell under the influence of the Chaitanya school of Vaishnavism. From Wordnik.com. [DesiPundit] Reference
Vaishnavism (the worship of Vishnu) has many popular sects which wield extensive influence throughout the country. From Wordnik.com. [India's Problem, Krishna or Christ] Reference
The modern debate over homosexuality in Vaishnavism has only recently begun and gay-friendly organizations such as the. From Wordnik.com. [New Statesman] Reference
In the second of our series on faith and homosexuality, we take a look at the all-inclusiveness and compassion preached by Vaishnavism. From Wordnik.com. [New Statesman] Reference
In the region of Bengal, that other sect of Vaishnavism, which was inculcated by Chaitanya four centuries ago, is to-day the popular cult. From Wordnik.com. [India, Its Life and Thought] Reference
We may argue that Buddhism is merely Vaishnavism or Śaivism in travelling dress, but its rejection of Brahmanic authority is of capital importance. From Wordnik.com. [Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1] Reference
Generic "types" of Hinduism that attempt to accommodate a variety of complex views span folk and Vedic Hinduism to bhakti tradition, as in Vaishnavism. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to Hindus welcome endorsement of yoga in a Catholic publication] Reference
Majuli is the principal place of pilgrimage for Vaishnavites in the state since Sankardev started preaching Vaishnavism from the island in the 16th century. From Wordnik.com. [The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) - Frontpage] Reference
For his doctorate, Das plans to study a subject close to his heart - how his native Bohori village helped in the spread of neo-Vaishnavism, a liberal and monotheistic stream of the. From Wordnik.com. [Thestar.com - Home Page] Reference
Vaishnavism, original Tamil poems, epic poems and allegorical dramas in Sanskrit, dialectical works such as Satadushani directed against rival religious schools, treatises on daily life and several other miscellaneous treatises. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Business News] Reference
After referring to the Lord's compassion and other attributes and giving a dazzling description of the Lord in Vaikunta, Alavandar offers absolute self-surrender at the feet of the Lord, which is the cardinal philosophy of Vaishnavism. From Wordnik.com. [The Hindu - Front Page] Reference
To fully explain this whole thing, I'd need to go into the evolution of the ichcha devas or Gods of personal choice and the kula devas or the family Gods and the evolution of Vaishnavism and Shaivism, which would be too huge a topic to take up here. From Wordnik.com. [Yahoo! Answers: Latest Questions] Reference
Yamuna, popularly known as Alavandar, was the first to introduce the stotra form of devotional literature in Vaishnavism, although the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the Bhagavata do indeed contain several devotional hymns/prayers by the celestials and sages. From Wordnik.com. [The Hindu - Front Page] Reference
Vaishnavism. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to Hindus welcome endorsement of yoga in a Catholic publication] Reference
Alvar of Vaishnavism. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Business News] Reference
Vaishnavism, 65. From Wordnik.com. [India's Problem, Krishna or Christ] Reference
Vaishnava, Vaishnavism. From Wordnik.com. [Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3] Reference
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